09:00 – 09:25

Opening Remarks:

• Mr Koji Hachiyama, Chief Operating Officer, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)

• H.E. Sok Chenda Sophea, Minister attached to the Prime Minister, Secretary-General of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC)

09:25 - 10:00

Session 1: Setting the scene: The RCEP Investment Provisions

Moderator: Mr Sven Callebaut, International Trade Consultant, ERIA

Presenters:

• Ms Deborah ELMS, Founder and CEO, Asian Trade Centre
• Dr. SAR Senera, Director, Department of Legal Affairs and Investment Law, Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC)

Q&A with the audience.

This session will provide a precise description of what the RCEP provisions on investment are, how they apply to future investors in Cambodia and how Cambodia’s legal and regulatory environment for FDI is fit-for-purpose.

10:00 – 11:00

Session 2: Private sector perspectives on opportunities for Investing in Cambodia through RCEP provisions

Moderator: Mr Sven Callebaut, International Trade Consultant, ERIA

Panellists:

• Mr Paul Clements, Executive Chairperson, IBC
• Mr Soreasmey Ke Bin, CEO Confluences and Chairman CCIFC
• Mr Kenneth Tang, CEO Dynamic Group and Chairman, Auscham Cambodia
• Mr Harrison White, CEO, Cambodia Investment Review

Q&A with the audience.

This session will explore how the RCEP chapter on investment could be a game changer for Cambodia to attract FDI in priority sectors from RCEP members.

11:05 -11:15

Session 3: Summary of discussions and key items of a continued Public-Private Dialogue on Investment in Cambodia

• Mr Clint O’Connell, DFDL.

Q&A with the audience.