(Phnom Penh): ABA Bank has become the largest investor in Cambodia's first-ever agriculture bond, issued by Daun Penh Agrico. The investment reaffirms the bank's strong commitment to support sectors critical to Cambodia's sustainable economic development.
The investment will finance the expansion of fruit production and processing facilities for bananas, pineapples, and mangoes in Ratanakiri Province, one of Cambodia's key agricultural growth regions in the northeast.
The project is expected to enhance export-oriented production capacity, strengthen the national agricultural value chain, and generate stable employment opportunities for local communities.
ABA Bank's participation highlights its intentions to become an active player in structured financing and capital-market solutions, mobilizing long-term funding for high-impact projects aligned with national development priorities.
Daun Penh Agrico is a wholly owned subsidiary of Truong Hai Agriculture Joint Stock Company (THACO AGRI), the agricultural arm of Truong Hai Group Corporation (THACO), one of the region’s leading diversified conglomerates.
The successful issuance of this bond reflects the ongoing transformation of Cambodia’s agricultural sector toward a more structured, modernized, scalable, and investment-ready industry capable of attracting institutional capital.
"This investment reflects ABA Bank's strategic vision and long-term commitment to support industries that generate both economic and social value," said Zhiger Atchabarov, Chief Operating Officer, Deputy CEO of ABA Bank. "By expanding into the structured and project financing, we aim to unlock Cambodia's export potential, help to create jobs, and contribute to the development of capital market."
Building on this milestone transaction, ABA Bank remains firmly committed to supporting future bond issuances and multi-million-dollar structured financing initiatives across other key sectors of the Cambodian economy
ABA Bank stands ready to partner with businesses seeking scale, stability, and long-term investment support, reinforcing its role as a trusted financial institution backing Cambodia's real economy and sustainable growth ambitions.
About ABA Bank
ABA Bank is Cambodia's largest commercial bank by assets, deposits, loans, and profitability, according to the Annual Supervision Report 2021-2024 of the National Bank of Cambodia.
The Bank's wide-reaching footprint covers 105 branches, 46 self-banking spots, 1,900+ self-banking machines, and advanced online and mobile banking platforms, providing around 6 million customers with the convenience of modern financial services.
About Daun Penh Agrico
Daun Penh Agrico is a key member of THACO AGRI in the Kingdom of Cambodia, currently operating a flagship agricultural project in Ratanakiri Province with a total area of 7,376 hectares. At present, Daun Penh Agrico is developing a large-scale, integrated, and circular agricultural ecosystem based on organic principles, with comprehensive application of mechanization and digitalization, to supply fresh and processed fruit products to both the domestic market and export markets.
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