Amara Capital Featured in the Los Angeles Times

Amara Capital was the subject of an article entitled “Paving the Way for Foreign Investment in Cambodia’s Growing Economy” in the Los Angeles Times on 29th December 2024.

The article states “As Cambodia’s economy evolves, Amara Capital is leading the charge in connecting foreign investors with high-potential opportunities in this dynamic emerging market.”

We are proud to be featured in the Los Angeles Times and hope our future work continues to be recognised worldwide.

Read the article on the LA Times website at: https://www.latimes.com/specialsupplements/one-world-media/story/paving-the-way-for-foreign-investment-in-cambodias-growing-economy or download a PDF copy.

Chhayleang NGUON

Partner

Chhayleang brings with him over 10 years of professional experience in property brokerage, valuation, management, consultancy, and development. Currently, he is the CEO of Pointer Property, a top real estate agency in Cambodia with over 100 sales agents. As a licensed real estate agent and a member of the Cambodian Valuers and Estate Agents Association, he has provided development consultation and sales and marketing support to renowned local and international property developers and led his teams to close deals worth over 100 million dollars. He is motivated by meeting new people and offering property advice. His vision is to see a world where people have access to accurate information and data so that they are empowered to make the right decisions when buying property.

Chhayleang holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the University of Cambodia, and a Bachelor of English Literature from the Institute of Foreign Languages.

Lim Chhoung TANG

Partner–Head of Investment

Chhoung possesses over a decade of extensive professional experience in the fields of finance, investment advisory, and private equity fund management. Currently serving as the Partner and Head of Investment at Amara Capital Plc, he plays a pivotal role in all aspects of debt and equity investment, ranging from deal origination to conducting thorough due diligence to executing deals and managing portfolios.

Prior to his current position, Chhoung excelled as an Investment Manager at a Cayman-based fund management firm, managing a USD 50-million fund with investment portfolios spanning across Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam. Additionally, he has served on corporate board and acted as an investor for various enterprises in Cambodia. Demonstrating his expertise, Chhoung has contributed as both a buy-side and sell-side advisor, facilitating transactions with a cumulative value exceeding USD 100 million. Additionally, he possesses invaluable experience with the Cambodia Securities Exchange, having served as a listing and disclosure manager.

Chhoung’s academic qualification comprise a Master’s Degree in Economics with finance specialization from the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, complemented by a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and English for Communication. Furthermore, he has earned certifications as a Certified Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst and Certified Financial Planning & Wealth Management Professional from the Corporate Finance Institute.

Kim Soung EUNG

Investment Analyst

Soung brings extensive research experience in the areas of personal finance, behavioral finance, and investment advisory. Prior to joining Amara Capital Plc, she contributed significantly to the publication “Digital Insights: Future of Cities” with her article “The Role of Fintech in Smart Cities,” which explored the transformative impact of financial technology on urban development and was published by KAS Cambodia. Soung also developed her expertise in financial content creation as a writer for Kakcent, a social platform focused on finance-related topics.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Banking and Finance from Paragon International University in Cambodia and is a CFA Level 2 candidate.

Press