Cambodia Launches Technical Working Group, Highlights $2.5 Billion Q1 Investment Surge

PHNOM PENH, April 29, 2026 (KPT) — Ministry of Economy and Finance has launched a technical working group to advance its Public Investment Management Database System, as the country reported a sharp rise in investment approvals worth US$2.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026.

Secretary of State Pen Thirong, chaired the kick‑off meeting at the ministry, joined by Under‑Secretaries of State Ros Borrom and Sim Vireak, along with directors and officers from relevant departments. Around 50 participants attended.

The meeting announced the composition of the new working group and reviewed progress in building the database system, designed to improve monitoring and coordination of investment projects. Officials discussed ways to ensure smooth and consistent implementation across institutions, in line with the Public Investment Management System Reform Strategy Update 2025‑2028 and the Digital Ecosystem Architecture Framework approved late last year.

The initiative comes as Cambodia attracted 146 fixed‑asset investment projects valued at US$2.5 billion in Q1 2026, spanning special economic zones, wind power, vehicle assembly, and tyre manufacturing. Authorities said the system will serve as a cornerstone for evidence‑based policy and more effective management of public investment projects, reinforcing resilience and competitiveness amid global uncertainty.