In the first half of 2025, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 373 investment projects worth $5.8 billion, nearly two-thirds in the industrial sector. The projects are expected to create around 255,000 jobs.
Compared to H1 2024, approvals rose by 183 projects and investment capital grew by $2.5 billion — a 77% increase.
By sector:
- Industrial & Manufacturing: USD 4.2 billion
- Agriculture & Agro-industry: USD 130 million
- Tourism: USD 20 million
- Other sectors: USD 1.5 billion
By source country:
In H1 2025, China remained Cambodia’s largest investment source, accounting for 56.23% of approved projects, followed by Cambodia and Singapore.
By location:
- Top provinces: Kampong Speu (92 projects), Svay Rieng (85), Phnom Penh (40), Koh Kong (38), Takeo (37), Preah Sihanouk (32), Kandal (25)
- Project placement: 216 outside Special Economic Zones (SEZs), 157 within SEZs
Notable developments outside SEZs include hydropower, solar and wind power plants, cattle farming expansion, metal processing, and integrated tourism resorts. Within SEZs, projects include tyre manufacturing, automotive assembly, and medical equipment production.
Source: Cambodia approves investment projects worth $5.8 bln in H1, up 77 pct | Khmer Times