Cambodia approves more investment projects.

Vietnamese investment projects in Cambodia's agricultural sector have created tens of thousands of jobs for local people. (Photo: NGUYEN HIEP)

According to a recent report by the Cambodian Development Council, among the aforementioned projects, noteworthy are the project to build a monkey breeding and farming facility, the project to expand cement factories, and the project to establish two special economic zones.

The report states that domestic investors accounted for 17.19% of total investment. Among foreign investors, China was the largest investor, with 15.35%; followed by the Netherlands, accounting for 6.98%.

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The capital Phnom Penh and Preah Sihanouk province attracted the highest number of approved projects, with 7 projects each. This was followed by the provinces of Takeo, Svay Rieng, Kampong Speu, Kandal, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Cham, Thbong Khmum, Kampong Thom, Kampot, and Koh Kong.

According to statistics, in the first quarter of 2026, Cambodia approved 146 new investment projects worth a total of US$2.5 billion, creating more than 82,000 jobs. In 2025, this Southeast Asian nation approved 630 investment projects worth a total of US$10 billion, a 45% increase compared to 2024.

Meanwhile, the Cambodian News Agency, citing a report from the Cambodian General Department of Customs and Excise Tax, stated that in the first five months of 2026, the country's goods exports continued to grow strongly, reaching over $14 billion, a 19% increase compared to the same period last year.

According to analysts, these figures demonstrate the resilience of Cambodia's export sector despite current global economic and security uncertainties. They also show Cambodia's increasing integration into the international market thanks to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and bilateral free trade agreements with other countries.

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