the “Going Global Series | Cambodia Investment Workshop”

On May 6, 2025, the “Going Global Series | Cambodia Investment Workshop”, co-hosted by the UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office Shanghai and the UNIDO Regional Office in Cambodia, was successfully held at Shanghai Tower. The event brought together over 30 guests from the business, investment, and professional services sectors, along with UN officials, for in-depth dialogue.

Mr. Feng Ji, Secretary-General of the Shanghai Pudong Service Center for Overseas Investment Deputy Director of Department of Economic Development (Headquarters Services Department) of China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone Lujiazui Administration Bureau, delivered the opening remarks. He introduced Pudong’s ongoing efforts to build a one-stop comprehensive platform for supporting Chinese enterprises going global and expressed hope that, with UNIDO’s support, enterprises could gain first-hand information to help them explore international markets.

Mr. Narin SOK, UNlDO Country Representative in Cambodia, traveled from Cambodia to Shanghai to deliver the keynote speech. Focusing on the theme “Investing in Cambodia: Priority Sectors, Potential Investment, and Incentives”, Mr. SOK provided a comprehensive overview of investment opportunities in manufacturing, agro-processing, green energy, and infrastructure, and offered a detailed explanation of government incentives, including tax exemptions, foreign investment protections, and land use policies.

During the dialogue session, participants held in-depth discussions with UN officials on market access, local cooperation resources, and policy adaptability, while also gaining a deeper understanding of UNIDO’s role as a specialized UN agency in promoting sustainable industrial development, global partnerships, and open innovation.

Looking ahead, UNIDO ITPO Shanghai will continue working with its partners to fully leverage UNIDO’s global network, offering policy guidance, project matchmaking, and international cooperation support to help Chinese enterprises “go global” with greater stability and long-term success.