China tops list of investors in H1 in Cambodia

The Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway is one of the major projects in Cambodia invested by Chinese companies. - The Phnom Penh Post/ANN

PHNOM PENH, July 20 (Phnom Penh Post/ANN): China was ranked first in terms of foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflows to Cambodia in the first half of this year, at about US$2 billion, according to the Chinese ambassador.

Speaking in a recent interview with Bayon Television (BTV), Wang Wentian said major projects invested by Chinese companies include the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway, a coal-fired power station in Preah Sihanouk province and the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport.