The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce is strengthening its business presence in France with a new Paris liaison office designed to connect French investors with Cambodia’s investment opportunities and private sector.
The establishment of the Paris liaison was formalised through a decree signed by Prime Minister Hun Manet and published on September 25.
According to CCC Vice-President Lim Heng, the new office will provide a platform for the chamber to engage more closely with French investors, business associations and potential partners while improving access to information about Cambodia’s investment environment.
“The liaison of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce in Paris aims to promote our nation’s investment laws, economic policies and potential to attract investors to Cambodia,” Heng told Khmer Times.
Paris Office to Promote Cambodia’s Investment Opportunities
The CCC plans to use its presence in Paris to introduce French businesses to investment opportunities across a range of sectors.
These include:
Manufacturing
Agriculture and agro-processing
Tourism
Logistics
Infrastructure
Emerging industries
The initiative comes as Cambodia seeks to broaden its international business relationships, attract more foreign direct investment and diversify its economic base.
For French companies, a permanent CCC presence in Paris could also provide a more direct channel for obtaining information about Cambodia’s investment policies, business environment and potential private-sector partners.
CCC Already Has Eight Overseas Liaison Offices
The Paris office will become part of the CCC’s existing overseas liaison network.
The chamber currently has eight liaison offices overseas, including offices in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
Heng said these overseas offices have helped bring businessmen and investors from their respective countries and cities to Cambodia.
The network also provides a channel for Cambodian businesses seeking international partnerships, technology, expertise and access to overseas markets.
France Remains an Important European Business Partner
The expansion comes as Cambodia and France continue to develop economic relations spanning trade, investment, tourism and development cooperation.
According to the figures cited in the report, French foreign direct investment in Cambodia reached €692 million, or around $790 million, in 2025, representing a 25% increase from the previous year.
Bilateral trade has also continued to grow.
Cambodia-France trade reached $384 million during the first seven months of 2026, an increase of 15% compared with the same period in 2025, according to official data cited in the report.
Cambodia-France Economic Indicators
| Indicator | Reported figure |
|---|---|
| French FDI in Cambodia, 2025 | €692 million |
| Approximate value in US dollars | $790 million |
| Growth in French FDI | 25% year-on-year |
| Cambodia-France trade, Jan-Jul 2026 | $384 million |
| Trade growth | 15% year-on-year |
| CCC overseas liaison offices | 8 |
CCC Looks to Expand Across Europe
The Paris initiative may not be the final step in the CCC’s European expansion.
Heng said the chamber is considering establishing additional representative offices in other European Union markets to broaden efforts to attract investors and strengthen business connections.
The approach reflects the CCC’s increasing focus on what it describes as private-sector diplomacy and business-to-business engagement.
Rather than relying only on traditional government-to-government economic relations, the chamber is seeking to establish direct links between Cambodian companies, foreign investors and overseas business organisations.
Angkor Times Analysis: Why the Paris Liaison Matters
The establishment of the Paris liaison gives the CCC a physical presence in one of Europe’s major business centres at a time when Cambodia is seeking to diversify investment sources and strengthen international market connections.
The potential value of the office extends beyond simply promoting Cambodia as an investment destination.
First, it can improve investor access to information. Foreign companies considering Cambodia often need to understand investment regulations, sector opportunities, local partners and the operating environment before committing capital. A business chamber representative can help create a more direct information channel.
Second, it can support business matchmaking. The CCC says its overseas offices bring businessmen and investors to Cambodia. The Paris office could therefore function as a bridge between French companies and Cambodian businesses looking for technology, expertise, capital or commercial partnerships.
Third, it can support Cambodian companies expanding internationally. The relationship is not necessarily one-way. Cambodian businesses can also use stronger institutional links in France to explore partnerships, expertise and access to European markets.
Fourth, the investment opportunity is becoming more diversified. The sectors identified by the CCC range from manufacturing and agriculture to tourism, logistics, infrastructure and emerging industries. This gives French businesses several potential entry points rather than limiting cooperation to traditional trade.
The reported growth in both French investment and bilateral trade provides a commercial backdrop for the initiative. The effectiveness of the new liaison, however, will ultimately depend on how successfully it converts business contacts into concrete investment projects, partnerships and market opportunities.
What the Paris Office Could Mean for Cambodian Businesses?
For Cambodian companies, the expanded CCC network could create opportunities in several areas:
| Potential benefit | Possible business impact |
|---|---|
| Investor connections | Greater exposure to French investors |
| Business matchmaking | New partnerships and joint ventures |
| Technology and expertise | Access to international know-how |
| Market access | More opportunities to reach European markets |
| Investment information | Better understanding of foreign business requirements |
| Private-sector diplomacy | Stronger Cambodia-France business networks |
The planned expansion into other EU markets could further extend these benefits if additional representative offices are established.
For Cambodia, the broader objective is to strengthen private-sector links that can contribute to investment, trade diversification and long-term economic cooperation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce establishing a liaison office in Paris?
The CCC says the Paris liaison will promote Cambodia’s investment laws, economic policies and investment potential while connecting French investors and businesses with Cambodia’s private sector.
When was the Paris liaison formalised?
The establishment was formalised through a decree signed by Prime Minister Hun Manet and published on September 25.
Which sectors will the CCC promote to French investors?
The sectors identified include manufacturing, agriculture and agro-processing, tourism, logistics, infrastructure and emerging industries.
How many overseas liaison offices does the CCC currently have?
The CCC currently has eight overseas liaison offices, including locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
How much French investment was reported in Cambodia in 2025?
French foreign direct investment in Cambodia reached €692 million, or around $790 million, in 2025, according to the figures cited in the report.
How much did Cambodia-France trade reach in the first seven months of 2026?
Bilateral trade reached $384 million from January through July 2026, up 15% from the same period a year earlier, according to official data cited in the report.
Could the CCC establish more offices in Europe?
Yes. CCC Vice-President Lim Heng said the chamber is considering additional representative offices in other European Union markets.