In the first ten months of 2025, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 575 investment projects worth USD 9.2 billion, marking a 67% increase from the same period in 2024. The projects are expected to create over 400,000 jobs nationwide.
Compared to January-October 2024, approvals rose by USD 3.7 billion from the previous year’s USD 5.5 billion. The number of approved projects increased by 229, from 346 projects in the same period of 2024.
By Source Country:
In January-October 2025, China remained Cambodia’s largest investment source, accounting for 52.38% of total investment capital, followed by Cambodia (32.89%), Singapore (5.97%), and Vietnam (4.42%).
By Location:
Provinces with highest number of approved projects:
· Kampong Speu: 130 projects
· Svay Rieng: 129 projects
· Phnom Penh: 68 projects
· Takeo: 59 projects
· Koh Kong: 50 projects
· Preah Sihanouk: 45 projects
· Other provinces: Remaining projects
Key Sectors:
· Manufacturing
· Renewable energy
· Infrastructure
· Tourism
· Agriculture, and agro-industry sectors.
The 575 projects approved in January-October 2025 already exceed the entire year 2024 total of 414 projects by 161 projects. Investment value in the first ten months reached USD 9.2 billion, surpassing 2024’s full-year total of USD 6.9 billion by 33%. Domestic investment accounts for nearly one-third of total capital, indicating substantial local investor participation alongside foreign capital inflows. Geographic distribution shows investment activity extending beyond Phnom Penh, with Kampong Speu and Svay Rieng provinces leading in project approvals.
Source: Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC)