Cambodia Investment Review
The Ministry of Commerce has officially recognised 40 prominent Cambodian business leaders as Advisory Members of the Phnom Penh Chamber of Commerce (PPCC), in a move aimed at strengthening the chamber’s access to private sector expertise and industry perspectives.
The appointments were formalised through a Prakas signed by Minister of Commerce H.E. Cham Nimul on June 5, 2026, under the Phnom Penh Chamber of Commerce’s Fourth Mandate (Second Round). The names contained in this article are based on an unofficial English translation of the Khmer-language proclamation published by the Ministry of Commerce.
The Phnom Penh Chamber of Commerce serves as the principal representative body for businesses operating in the capital and forms part of Cambodia’s wider chamber network led by the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce. Established under the Law on Chambers of Commerce, the PPCC works to promote trade, investment, entrepreneurship and economic development, while serving as a bridge between the private sector and government institutions.
The chamber regularly engages with ministries, regulators and development partners on issues affecting the business environment, including investment promotion, trade facilitation, taxation, skills development and sector-specific challenges facing companies operating in Phnom Penh.
Newly recognised advisory body
While the proclamation does not specifically outline the duties of advisory members, such appointments are typically intended to provide strategic guidance, industry knowledge and professional expertise to support the chamber’s activities and priorities.
The newly recognised advisory body brings together leaders from banking, real estate, logistics, tourism, education, manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, professional services and other sectors that collectively represent a significant portion of Cambodia’s formal economy.
Among the most notable names are Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se of Canadia Group, Dr. In Channy of ACLEDA Bank, Oknha Lu Meng of the Cambodian tourism sector, Oknha Sin Chanthy of the logistics industry, Neak Oknha Dr. Kuoch Mengly of Mengly J. Quach Education, Oknha Song Saran of Amru Rice and Oknha Dr. Kim Heang of Khmer Real Estate.
The list also includes a number of prominent female business leaders, including Lok Chumteav Oknha Sreyat Momsotha, Lok Chumteav Oknha Son Sothea, Lok Chumteav Oknha Keo Chamroeun, Lok Chumteav Oknha Chan Theany, Lok Chumteav Neak Oknha Ung Seang Rithy and Mrs. Chea Chan Kakada.
The appointments come at a time when Cambodia is placing increasing emphasis on private sector development, investment attraction and competitiveness as the Kingdom prepares for its scheduled graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2029.
According to the Ministry of Commerce proclamation, the following individuals have been recognised as Advisory Members of the Phnom Penh Chamber of Commerce:
- Lok Neak Oknha Dr. Pung Kheav Se
- Oknha Charles Vann
- H.E. Oknha Dr. Leang Vanda
- Neak Oknha Cham Khunnat
- Dr. In Channy
- Mr. Arnold Dac
- Oknha Lu Meng
- Oknha Sin Chanthy
- H.E. Dr. Heng Vuthy
- Oknha Thai Van
- Neak Oknha Dr. Som Sokneun
- Neak Oknha Tang Houng
- Neak Oknha Dr. Kuoch Mengly
- Neak Oknha Sok Leng
- H.E. Ly Kimsan
- Neak Oknha Dr. Chea Sok Kheang
- Neak Oknha Ung Lirong
- Oknha Chan Sokheang
- Oknha Mong Riththa
- Neak Oknha Si Hoo Huy
- Oknha Mey Tararith
- Mr. Hong Heng Meng
- Mr. Thom Kimsun
- Mr. Am Song Bora
- Oknha Leng Rithy
- Oknha Song Saran
- Oknha Bech Bolen
- Lok Chumteav Oknha Sreyat Momsotha
- Lok Chumteav Oknha Son Sothea
- Oknha Dr. Kim Heang
- Oknha Sothey Sovichea
- H.E. Ung Kiriya
- Lok Chumteav Oknha Keo Chamroeun
- Oknha Dr. An Bunhak
- Lok Chumteav Oknha Chan Theany
- Lok Chumteav Neak Oknha Ung Seang Rithy
- H.E. Sang Ratha
- Mrs. Chea Chan Kakada
- Mr. Kav Sophi
- Mr. Chhun Vattanapheap
Although the proclamation does not define specific powers for the advisory members, the appointments create a formal network of senior business figures that can help the chamber draw upon expertise from across Cambodia’s economy as it advances its mandate of supporting commerce, investment and private sector growth.
