Cambodia Boosts Investment Climate as FDI Rises and Worker Benefits Improve

PHNOM PENH, April 27, 2026 (KPT) — Cambodia is intensifying efforts to strengthen its business environment as foreign direct investment rises and new measures are introduced to improve worker welfare, Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet said Sunday.

According to the Council for the Development of Cambodia, 105 foreign investment projects worth about US$966 million were approved in the first two months of 2026, signaling sustained investor confidence in the country’s economic outlook. The number of registered enterprises has also grown to more than 47,000, employing around 2.3 million workers nationwide.

Alongside investment growth, the government has taken steps to enhance workers’ livelihoods, including raising the minimum wage in the textile, garment, footwear and travel goods sectors to US$210 per month. Temporary travel allowances and fuel price relief have also been introduced to ease cost of living pressures.

The dual focus on attracting investment and improving worker benefits underscores Cambodia’s strategy to promote inclusive growth, strengthen competitiveness and ensure long term resilience amid global uncertainty.