PHNOM PENH: Cambodia experienced a significant surge in new investment projects during the first five months of 2025, with the number of registered projects climbing by 90% year-on-year to reach 290. This influx of investment also brought a substantial increase in registered capital, which grew by 52% to a total of US$4.2 billion, as reported by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) today.
The momentum was particularly strong in May, with 59 new investment projects registered. This represents a 136% increase in project numbers compared to May of last year, and these projects are valued at US$816 million—a remarkable US$570 million jump in investment capital for the month. These new ventures are projected to create approximately 44,000 jobs.
Of the projects registered in May, 21 are situated within special economic zones (SEZs), while the remaining 38 are located outside these zones.
Key investments include a 150-megawatt wind power station in Mondulkiri province, along with a tire manufacturing facility and an industrial chemical plant in Svay Rieng province.
China continues to be Cambodia’s leading source of foreign investment, contributing a dominant 84.80% of the total capital from January to May 2025. Other significant investors include Cambodia itself, Singapore, the British Virgin Islands, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, the Cayman Islands, Samoa, the Republic of Korea, and the United States.
This robust increase in investment is anticipated to not only inject substantial capital but also introduce cutting-edge technologies and create considerable employment opportunities, further bolstering Cambodia’s economic growth.