In the first eight months of 2025, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 491 investment projects worth USD 7.2 billion, marking a 50% YoY increase. The projects are expected to create more than 300,000 jobs.
Compared to January-August 2024, approvals rose by 77 projects from the previous year’s 414 projects.
By sector:
- Manufacturing: USD 5.0 billion
- Infrastructure: USD 1.8 billion
- Agro-industry: USD 370 million
- Tourism: USD 175 million
By source country:
In January-August 2024, China remained Cambodia’s largest investment source, accounting for 52.82% of total investment, followed by Cambodia and Singapore.
By location:
- Top provinces: Kampong Speu (117 projects), Svay Rieng (113 projects)
- Project placement: 191 projects within Special Economic Zones (SEZs), with remaining projects distributed across various provinces
Notable developments within SEZs include manufacturing operations across multiple sectors. Projects outside SEZs span infrastructure development, agro-industrial facilities, and tourism sector investments.
Source: Kingdom attracts nearly 500 investment projects | Khmer Times