Phnom Penh, Cambodia – The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has announced a significant surge in investment, with its Cambodia Investment Committee (C.I.C.) registering 575 new investment projects totaling approximately $9.2 billion US dollars during the first ten months of 2025. This impressive figure, detailed in a recent statement from the CDC, underscores robust investor confidence and a dynamic economic landscape in the Kingdom.
The latest data reveals a substantial year-on-year increase in investment activity. Compared to the same ten-month period in 2024, the number of investment projects has risen by 229, marking a remarkable 66% growth. Concurrently, the total investment capital saw an increase of nearly $3.7 billion US dollars, representing approximately 67% growth. For reference, Cambodia had registered only 346 investment projects with a total capital of about $5.5 billion US dollars for the entire year of 2024.
Highlighting the accelerated pace of economic development and attraction of new ventures, the CDC further noted that the volume of investment projects registered within just the first ten months of 2025 has already surpassed the total registrations for the entire year of 2024 by 161 projects.
Focusing on the month of October 2025 alone, the Cambodia Investment Committee approved a total of 29 investment projects, collectively valued at approximately $1.4 billion US dollars. These projects are projected to generate around 25,000 new employment opportunities across various sectors. Of these, 18 projects are situated outside Special Economic Zones (SEZs), while the remaining 11 are located within designated SEZs.
Among the prominent projects approved outside the Special Economic Zones in October, several stand out for their scale and potential impact:
* **Funan Techo Canal Project:** A major infrastructure endeavor involving the construction and operation of the Funan Techo Canal. This project alone accounts for approximately $1.2 billion US dollars in investment and is slated to create over 3,000 jobs. Its route spans across Kandal, Takeo, and Kep provinces, promising significant connectivity and economic benefits.
* **New Hospital in Phnom Penh:** A healthcare investment project for the establishment of a 221-bed hospital in Meanchey district, Phnom Penh. Valued at approximately $76 million US dollars, this facility is expected to generate 741 employment opportunities, enhancing healthcare services in the capital.
* **Textile Manufacturing Plant:** A project to construct a factory for the production of various types of fabric and yarn in Kien Svay district, Kandal province. With an investment of around $50 million US dollars, this facility is projected to provide 1,820 jobs, boosting the local industrial sector.
Within the Special Economic Zones, a notable approval in October includes a project to establish a factory for producing various types of wooden tiles. Located within the Koh Kong Cheay Cheang Special Economic Zone in Koh Kong province, this venture represents an investment of approximately $16 million US dollars and is expected to create 285 jobs.
