Cambodia Approves $9.2 Billion in Investment Projects Over 10 Months, Up 67% Year-on-Year

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Nov.07, 2025) — Cambodia’s government approved 575 investment projects worth more than $9.2 billion between January and October 2025, marking a 67% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to a statement released Thursday by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC).

The surge in approvals reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to improving the investment climate and attracting both domestic and foreign capital. In 2024, the CDC recorded 346 projects valued at $5.5 billion during the same 10-month span.

The newly approved projects are expected to generate approximately 400,000 jobs nationwide, the CDC said. In October alone, 29 projects worth over $1.4 billion were endorsed, with an estimated 25,000 new jobs to be created.

China remained the leading source of investment, accounting for 52.38% of total capital, followed by Cambodia (32.89%), Singapore (5.97%), Vietnam (4.42%), and the British Virgin Islands (1.69%).

The Cambodian government has prioritized investment promotion as a key driver of economic diversification and job creation. In recent years, it has introduced a new Law on Investment, streamlined approval procedures through the One Window Service, and expanded incentives for strategic sectors such as manufacturing, agro-processing, and renewable energy.

Officials say the country’s favorable geographic location, improving infrastructure, and expanding trade agreements—including with China, South Korea, and under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)—have positioned Cambodia as an increasingly attractive destination for investors seeking access to regional markets.

The CDC said it will continue to work with relevant ministries and provincial authorities to ensure that approved projects are implemented efficiently and contribute to inclusive and sustainable growth.