Cambodia Draws Interest of Jim Rogers, Private Equity (Update1)

By Netty Ismail
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May 14 (Bloomberg) -- Private-equity investors are venturing into Cambodia, as the nation that three decades ago abolished money under the Khmer Rouge seeks more than $6 billion to rebuild itself.

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Pol Pot Victims From Killing Fields Plan Resorts by Angkor Wat

By Yoolim Lee and Netty Ismail
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August 28 (Bloomberg) -- Kith Meng grew up in Australia as an orphan and a refugee from Cambodia's genocide. He tells of washing dishes and mowing lawns to make ends meet while living in Canberra. Bei... [MORE]

Hun Sen's reminder: Cambodia needs $500 million to build the railroad line between Cambodia and Vietnam

$500 million needed to link Cambodia to Vietnam?
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen speaks at the ground breaking ceremony of a new railway at Serey Sophon town in Banthey Meachey province, 469km (291 miles) northwest of P... [MORE]

Along with bringing ATMs to Cambodia and destruction to the Bassac Theatre in Phnom Penh, Kith Meng’s Royal Group is set to unleash Kentucky Fried Chicken on an unsuspecting Phnom Penh in a new joint venture, according to the Malaysian Star.

QSR Brands Bhd is expanding its restaurant business under the KFC brand to Cambod... [MORE]

Kith Meng (Owner of Royal Group of Companies: CTN, MobiTel-012,
the Camlot lottery company and a 45% stake venture with Australia's ANZ Bank
and the head of the Phnom Penh Chamber of Commerce)
Southeast Asia
Sep 1, 2007



The rise and rise of a Cambodian capitalist
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H.E. CHEA CHANTO
GOVERNOR NATIONAL BANK OF CAMBODIA
Could you tell us briefly the historical development of the central Bank of Cambodia since its creation and its main responsibilities and objectives within the economic development of Cambodia?

The National Bank of Cambodia is the Central Bank of the country. In thi... [MORE]

Cambodia's plans for a stock exchange
PHNOM PENH: Until recently, the buzzwords of hope for lifting Cambodia out of dire poverty were "offshore oil."

Now the government hopes that a "securities market" will attract international capital and help the country expand the economic base beyond the clothing industry, which has be... [MORE]

Graphic Roots Co., Ltd
Background

Graphic Roots, based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, has built a solid reputation as a reliable and creative source for print and web design services over the past 8 years. Graphic Roots is jointly owned by French and Cambodian shareholders.
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H.E. Sok Chenda Sophea
The new Investment Law has reinforced the role of the CDC as the one-stop shop for investors. Could you tell us more about the organisation and the goals of the Council for the development of Cambodia?

In 1993 the first general elections were organized in Cambodia with the assistance of the United N... [MORE]

MR. LU KIM CHHUN GENERAL DIRECTOR PORT AUTHORITY OF SIHANOUKVILLE.
Could you introduce us briefly the Port of Sihanoukville and its main activities since it started operations in 1960?

Our port facility began operations in 1960 and the cargo that flowed through here grew well until we reached in 1967 a cargo handling of nea... [MORE]

Mr. Xiaoming Ou General Manager CETIC International Hydropower Development Co., Ltd.
CETIC ranks very high in the list of top Chinese Import and Export companies as well as in the listing of top contractors in the world. Can you introduce us your company in Cambodia and how it has developed since it was established here?

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DR. TY NORIN Chairman - Secretary of State
Electricity Authority of Cambodia.
Can you explain us when and with which purposes was created the Electricity Authority of Cambodia?

EAC is a regulatory body, our function is to issue the regulations and give licenses to power service providers. We also review and set the tari... [MORE]

CAMBODIANA
Cambodiana Investment Pte. Ltd. was one of the first foreign investors coming to Cambodia. Can you introduce us the hotel and its historical background?

Hotel Cambodiana is an investment realized by a Singaporean company called Cambodiana Investment Pte. Ltd. The owners of the company, Mr. Lim Bantoon, Mr. Stev... [MORE]

ONE MILLION TOURISTS WILL BE COMING TO SEE IT

Cambodia; with its capital in Phnom Penh, is a country of some 11,500,000 inhabitants and covers an area of 181,035sq km. After long years of debilitating war, the country has at last found peace and security, and is now entering a period of economic development.
Cambodia, a me... [MORE]

Could you present us the Sofitel Royal Angkor and its historic since it started business in Cambodia?

The hotel opened in October 2000 on a first phase. On a second phase, in October/November 2001, we opened the rest of the hotel. Now we are 100% completed; we have 239 rooms, five restaurants, a swimming pool, a sauna, a spa an... [MORE]

HISTORY

The Association was formed in 1994 and is recognised by the Royal Government as the official organisation to represent the country's private banking sector. Our purpose is to promote constructive dialogue among member banks and to serve as an industry voice to the public and the Government.

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H.E. BUN NARITH

PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR APSARA AUTHORITY
Vous êtes le Président Directeur Général de l'agence gouvernementale qui gère les sites d'Angkor Wat. Pouvez-vous nous expliquer quels sont les pouvoirs et les attributions de l'Autorité Apsara ?

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Can you present us your bank since its formation and its main developments ever since?

SCB started in 1993 with the aim of providing all the commercial banking services to Cambodians and any foreigner that come to invest in Cambodia. When we first arrived in this country, Cambodians were used to buy everything from overseas wit... [MORE]

President & Chief Executive Officer
MekongBank

Can you give us a brief history of MekongBank since its formation and significant developments over the past four years?

Mekong Bank began operations in May 1999. It is licensed to provide all forms of domestic and international banking services. The Bank's client... [MORE]