PHNOM PENH: National bank of Cambodia Daily Exchange Rate is 4,103 KHR to the USD$.

The CSX Index is currently at 471.55 Points up 1.57 Points or 0.33%

The Cambodia Development Council has issued 5 more certificates for investment project registration. With a total of approximately US $27 million dollars with investments and employment of nearly 5,000 locals.

1. Establish a garment and laundry factory in Chroy Changva area with an investment of approximately US $ 5.4 million also with an employment with 2,400 locals.

2. Establish a shoe accessories factory in Kampong Speu province investment capital of approximately 5.3 million US dollars and provide with employment of over 1,000.

3. Establish a factory to produce solar panels and components Phnom Penh, with an investment of 12 million US dollars, offering 500 jobs.

4. Establish a factory of all kinds of cabinets located in, Sihanoukville, with an investment of 3 million US dollars and create about 250 jobs.

5. Establish a rubber factory located in the Phnom Penh, with an investment of 620,000 US dollars and creating work for 20 people.

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