The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has officially approved a significant investment project for establishing a new fabric and yarn manufacturing factory. This substantial venture involves an investment capital of approximately US$50 million and is projected to create 1,820 new employment opportunities for the local workforce.
The newly approved textile factory, which will specialize in producing various types of fabrics and yarns, is being spearheaded by Panjer Company, specifically PENTHER DENIM (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD. Its strategic location will be in Prek Treng 2 village, Samrong Thom commune, within the Kien Svay district of Kandal province. The CDC has expressed its enthusiasm for this project, particularly highlighting the substantial number of jobs it will generate, thereby contributing significantly to local employment and economic development in the Kien Svay district.
This approval forms part of a broader trend of increased investment activity in Cambodia. In September 2025 alone, the CDC gave the green light to 55 investment projects, collectively representing a total investment of US$467 million. These diverse projects are expected to generate approximately 37,000 jobs across various sectors. Notably, out of these 55 approved projects, 38 are situated outside Special Economic Zones, while the remaining 17 are located within these designated zones.
Furthermore, the period from January to September 2025 has seen remarkable growth in investment. During these nine months, the CDC registered a total of 546 investment projects, accumulating an impressive capital of roughly US$7.8 billion. This figure represents a substantial increase compared to the same period in the previous year, with 231 more projects registered, signifying a 73% rise in project count. Concurrently, the total investment capital saw an increase of US$2.5 billion, marking an approximately 47% growth over 2024 figures. The CDC has underscored that the investment projects registered in just the first nine months of 2025 have already surpassed the total number of projects registered throughout the entire year of 2024 by 132 projects, illustrating accelerated economic interest.
The leading source of this foreign direct investment into Cambodia continues to be China, followed by domestic Cambodian investment. Other significant contributing nations and regions include Singapore, Vietnam, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Samoa, and the United States, underscoring the international confidence in Cambodia’s investment climate.
