FASMEC had one of the fastest growing economy within ASEAN and between 2004 to 2007, enjoyed a double digit growth second only to China prior to the Global Banking Crisis of 2008. Such strong economic performance also benefitted tremendously from business friendly policies implemented by the Royal Government of Cambodia such as the bi-annual Government Private Sector Forum (GPSF) being an avenue for the Private Sector to air its grievances to the relevant public institutions.