The Cambodian Investment Committee, under the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), recently convened a significant One-Stop Service (OWSO) meeting to deliberate and approve proposals for eight qualified investment projects. These ventures represent a substantial total investment of approximately $74.3 million.
Mr. Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Board of Investment of Cambodia, presided over the pivotal meeting held on October 30th. The session saw active participation from representatives across various ministries, institutions, and relevant capital-provincial administrations, underscoring the collaborative effort behind facilitating economic growth.
According to an official announcement from the Council for the Development of Cambodia, these eight new investment projects are strategically located across key provinces and the capital, including Phnom Penh, Takeo, Kampong Speu, and Kampong Chhnang. Crucially, these initiatives are projected to create approximately 4,400 new employment opportunities for the local workforce.
The diverse portfolio of approved projects includes one significant agro-industrial investment focused on the processing of agricultural products and the production of food derived from these resources. The remaining seven projects fall within the industrial sector, encompassing a broad range of manufacturing activities. These include the production of essential test equipment (for electricity and temperature) and measuring instruments, the manufacturing of various pet supplies (utilizing plastic), the creation of kitchen appliances, the production of accessories for automobiles and ships, the manufacturing of toys, and the production of spare parts for stoves and handles, specifically from recycled metals.
Providing a broader context to these recent approvals, Mr. Chea Vuthy also highlighted previous successes. In September 2025 alone, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) greenlit 55 investment projects, representing a total capital injection of $467 million and expected to generate around 37,000 jobs.
Looking at the year-to-date performance, from January to September 2025, the CDC has registered a remarkable 546 investment projects, with a cumulative capital of approximately $7.8 billion. This figure marks a significant increase compared to the same period in 2024, showing a rise of 231 projects, equivalent to an increase of approximately 73 percent. The total investment capital also surged by $2.5 billion, or about 47 percent, over the previous year.
The leading source of this burgeoning investment capital continues to be China, followed by domestic Cambodian investment. Other significant international investors include Singapore, Vietnam, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Samoa, and the United States, reflecting a diverse global interest in Cambodia’s economic landscape.
