Cambodia officially launches stock exchange

(Vietstock) - Cambodia officially launched the country's first stock exchange Monday after years of planning and delays, though no companies are expected to be ready to list until later in the year.

Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX), a joint venture between the Cambodian government and the Korea Exchange (KRX), which hold 55 percent and 45 percent of the CSX, respectively.

Theo following is some pictures on the inauguration ceremony at Canadia Tower, the highest building in Cambodia and the headquarter of Canadia Bank:

Picture 1: Welcoming remarks of Deputy Prime Minister Keat Chhon, Chairman of Securities and Exchange Commission of Cambodia (SECC) and Minister of Economy and Finance

Picture 2: Many Cambodian senior officials; representatives of foreign securities company, funds (including VinaCapital), and companies in Cambodia attend the inauguration ceremony

Picture 3-4: Deputy Prime Minister Keat Chhon, Chairman of Securities and Exchange Commission of Cambodia (SECC) and the guests

Picture 5: H. E. Dr. Hean Sahib, Deputy Secretary-General of Ministry of Economy and Finance and Chairman of the CSX

Picture 6: Mr. Chang Ho-Jin, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Cambodia

Picture 7: Mr. Kim Bongsoo, Chairman and CEO of Korea Exchange which holds 45% stake of CSX

Picture 8: Deputy Prime Minister Keat Chhon grants the license to Mr. Tran Minh Trung - General Director of SBS-Cambodia, one of fifteen securities companies granted license to operate on CSX

Picture 9: Trading room of CSX.

Picture 10: Image on stock trading board of CSX

Pham Thi Phuoc

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