Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment has recently introduced a comprehensive set of "win-win" measures designed to achieve a dual objective: the robust safeguarding of public health and the environment, alongside the creation of a more streamlined and secure framework tailored for foreign investors. This significant initiative, aimed at bolstering transparency and enhancing social accountability within Cambodia's environmental sector, was officially unveiled by Environment Minister Eang Sophalleth. The announcement took place during a pivotal meeting at the Ministry’s headquarters, where Minister Sophalleth engaged with Japanese Ambassador Ueno Atsushi and a delegation of Japanese investors, underscoring the international significance behind these new policy reforms.
A central pillar of these progressive reforms is the launch of a pilot online checklist system, which will be readily accessible on the Ministry’s official website. This innovative digital tool is specifically engineered to provide foreign companies with direct, unhindered, and clear access to all pertinent regulatory requirements related to environmental compliance. Its primary objective is to inject a much-needed layer of clarity into the complex investment process, thereby significantly reducing the bureaucratic hurdles and administrative complexities that foreign firms might typically encounter when operating in Cambodia. Minister Sophalleth strongly urged all companies and potential investors to actively utilize this online checklist system, emphasizing its critical role in fostering a fair and efficient investment climate. He highlighted that leveraging this system is an essential step for investors to acquire accurate information and to guarantee that environmental compliance is managed with transparency and accountability, cultivating a trustworthy investment landscape.
Furthermore, the Minister clarified that this advanced digital platform is not an isolated measure but rather an integral component of a broader, overarching strategic vision. This vision actively seeks to establish a truly level playing field for all international stakeholders who demonstrate an interest in contributing to Cambodia’s burgeoning green economy and its vital environmental sectors. The overarching goal is to ensure fairness, equity, and equal opportunity for every investor committed to Cambodia's sustainable development and environmental protection efforts.
In a positive response, Japanese Ambassador Ueno Atsushi warmly welcomed the new environmental and investment measures. He enthusiastically lauded the Ministry of Environment’s proactive commitment to providing robust support to the international business community, with a particular focus on facilitating smoother operations for Japanese firms. Ambassador Atsushi articulated his firm belief that such substantial regulatory improvements are highly likely to boost overall investor confidence and, as a direct consequence, attract a significantly greater influx of foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Kingdom of Cambodia. He eloquently underscored that "Adhering to investment laws through transparent and accountable frameworks provides the necessary trust for long-term commitment," further solidifying the perception that these strategic measures are positioning Cambodia as an increasingly competitive, attractive, and reliable destination for high-quality global investment.
Quelle: Khmer Times, Cambodia unveils ‘win-win’ environmental measures to boost foreign investment, Khmer Times, January 9, 2026.
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