2026-03-18
H.E.Dr. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, received a high-level delegation from the Bank of China, led by Mr. Sun Yu, Chief Executive of Bank of China (Hong Kong), for a courtesy call and working discussion on 18 March 2026 at the National Bank of Cambodia, Wat Phnom Building.
The meeting aimed to enable the Bank of China delegation to explore new investment potential in Cambodia’s financial sector and opportunities for further expansion of its operations.
During the meeting, Mr. Sun Yu highlighted the strong progress of the Bank of China’s operations in recent years and reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to further contributing to the development of Cambodia’s financial sector, in full compliance with applicable regulations. He also noted that the bank is studying the feasibility of introducing new financial instruments and promoting the broader use of the Khmer riel in financial transactions.
In response, H.E. Governor welcomed the bank’s expansion plans in Cambodia and emphasized key priorities, including promoting the use of the riel, maintaining exchange rate stability and financial stability, and supporting overall economic development.
H.E. also shared insights on Cambodia’s economic outlook, highlighting both potential opportunities and challenges, particularly those related to regional and global geopolitical tensions, as well as rising international oil prices.
