In 2025, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved more than 600 investment projects, with total registered investment capital exceeding $10 billion. This marks a major increase over 2024, when 414 projects approved.

The increase in the number of approved projects reflects the positive investment climate in Cambodia, as well as the expanding scope of Cambodia’s export markets, according to Sun Chanthol, CDC first vice-chairman.

While addressing a December 24 workshop, Chanthol explaind that the efforts of the CDC, together with relevant institutions, attracted a large amount of direct investment in 2025.

He noted that in 2023, the CDC approved 268 qualified projects, which increased to 414 in 2024. As of December 19, this year, the CDC had approved 626, with the announcement of an additional four projects expected before the end of the year. This will bring the total number of investment projects in 2025 to 630, representing more than $10 billion in investment capital and the expected creation of over 400,000 jobs.

“This is a historic achievement for the CDC, unprecedented in the past 30 years. This growth reflects the positive business and investment environment in Cambodia, as well as the conclusion of reciprocal trade agreements with the US at a tariff rate of 19%. Cambodia was the first country in the world to provide such clarity and a high level of confidence for investors exporting products to the vast US market,” he said.

Chanthol reaffirmed his commitment to exploring new markets, such as Russia, while continuing efforts to attract more investors from the EU, the US and Canada.

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By: Hin Pisei

Publication date: 25 December 2025

Source: The Phnom Penh Post