Cambodia opens stock market, but no trading yet

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia officially launched its long-delayed stock exchange Monday although no companies are yet listed for trading.

Finance Minister Keat Chhon said at the opening of the Cambodia Securities Exchange that trading was expected to begin by the end of the year. He said three state-owned companies — the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority, Telecom Cambodia and the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port — have announced plans for listing. Read more