Hong Leong Bank Eyes Expansion in Cambodia’s High-Potential Sectors

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Oct.21, 2025) — Hong Leong Bank (Cambodia) PLC is planning to expand its operations to support Cambodian enterprises in high-growth sectors including food processing, agriculture, and value-added manufacturing, according to CEO Leong Wai Mun.

Leong outlined the bank’s strategic direction during a courtesy and working meeting with Dr. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, on Oct. 20, 2025, at the central bank’s Wat Phnom headquarters. He said the bank aims to deepen its engagement with local businesses and facilitate investment flows from affiliated Malaysian companies, particularly in healthcare and emerging industries.

Hong Leong Bank (Cambodia) PLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hong Leong Bank Berhad, a leading Malaysian financial institution headquartered in Kuala Lumpur. The Cambodian subsidiary was licensed in June 2013 and began operations in August that year, offering a full suite of retail and corporate banking services.

During the meeting, Leong praised Cambodia’s infrastructure development, citing the progress of Techo International Airport as a positive signal for investors. He also shared updates on the bank’s operational performance and reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the Cambodian market.

Governor Dr.Serey welcomed the bank’s achievements and encouraged further expansion. She briefed the delegation on Cambodia’s economic outlook and ongoing regulatory reforms aimed at strengthening the resilience of the banking system. The governor also emphasized the importance of stakeholder input to enhance the effectiveness of policy implementation.