Chinese Investors Eye Cambodia’s Garment, Footwear and Travel Goods Sector

NANNING, China (Sept. 19, 2025) — A growing number of Chinese investors are expressing interest in Cambodia’s garment, footwear and travel goods (GFT) sector, following the Cambodian government’s commitment to creating a favorable investment climate—particularly for Chinese enterprises.

During the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo, held Sept. 17–21 in Nanning, the Textile, Apparel, Footwear & Travel Goods Association in Cambodia (TAFTAC), alongside the Royal Government of Cambodia, participated in efforts to attract Chinese investment in GFT and other key industries.

Mr. Enjoy Ho, deputy chairman of TAFTAC, represented the association at the Cambodia Trade, Investment and Tourism Promotion Forum. He presented “Cambodia’s Industry: Sustainable, Value-Added GFT Manufacturing for the Global Market and Investment Opportunities,” outlining investment incentives and government support available to potential investors, suppliers and business leaders.

“The investment climate in Cambodia is favorable for manufacturing sectors such as textiles, apparel, footwear, travel goods, accessories and supporting products,” Ho told the forum’s 350 attendees. “Export-oriented manufacturers receive full incentives, support and tax exemptions from the Cambodian government.”

TAFTAC, the Ministry of Commerce and the Council for the Development of Cambodia reaffirmed their readiness to assist and facilitate Chinese investors entering the Cambodian market.

Since early 2025, Cambodia has seen a rise in Chinese investment, driven by strong bilateral trade and efforts to deepen Cambodia-China relations.