AKP Phnom Penh, June 23, 2026 --

Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has announced that the Royal Government of Cambodia will continue providing tax incentives for domestically produced cement for an additional two years, extending support measures through the end of 2028.

The announcement was made during a meeting at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh on Tuesday with Oknha Vinh Hour, Chairman of the Board of the Cambodia Cement Manufacturers Association, and the association’s delegation.

During the meeting, the association briefed the Prime Minister on the sector’s performance and business operations, highlighting that member companies have invested approximately US$1.2 billion and currently possess an annual production capacity of around 12 million tonnes of cement.

According to the association, the industry currently supplies between 8 million and 9 million tonnes of cement annually to the domestic market and utilises around 85 percent locally sourced materials across its production chain, helping maintain competitiveness and support local economic activity.

The sector has also generated employment for 2,119 workers and staff, of whom approximately 1,900 are Cambodian nationals, representing about 90 percent of the workforce.

Beyond business activities, the association noted that member companies have contributed to community development through humanitarian and social initiatives, including infrastructure construction and rehabilitation, school and health facility support, and public street lighting projects.

In response, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet congratulated the association on maintaining stable cement supplies for the domestic market and praised the industry’s internal unity, which he said has helped ensure production volume, product quality, and competitiveness.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting both domestic and foreign investors operating in Cambodia through policies and mechanisms aimed at ensuring business success and long-term investment confidence.

As part of that support, Samdech Thipadei confirmed that the government will continue to absorb tax burdens and maintain existing tax incentives for domestic cement producers for another two years, extending the measure until December 2028.

He emphasised that the success of existing investors serves as one of Cambodia’s strongest tools for attracting additional investment and encouraged cement producers and private enterprises to strengthen production chains while maintaining high product quality at competitive prices to earn continued public trust and support.

By C. Nika