AKP Phnom Penh, May 06, 2025 --

Cambodia attracted fixed-asset investments totaling US$860 million in April 2025, marking a 178 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to a report released by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) on May 6.

The CDC approved 59 investment projects during the month, 37 more than in April 2024, which are expected to generate approximately 39,000 jobs.

Key approved projects include the establishment of an auto garage equipment manufacturer, a car tyre plant, a car assembly plant, metal processing facilities, plastic product factories, an aluminum processing plant, a medical equipment manufacturing facility, a solar power plant, and factories producing garments and travel goods.

China, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States were among the top five sources of foreign investment, with China accounting for 58 percent of the total, the CDC noted.

H.E. Penn Sovicheat, Secretary of State and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, highlighted the role of trade agreements in boosting foreign direct investment. He cited the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and Cambodia’s bilateral free trade agreements with China, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates as key drivers of investor interest.

“These regional and bilateral FTAs act as magnets for foreign investors,” he said.

The new investments are expected to bring capital, advanced technologies, and new job opportunities to Cambodia.

By Chea Vannak