Chhorn Norn The Phnom Penh Post Fri, June 12, 2026

A total of 37 investment projects were registered in Cambodia in May 2026, representing approximately $570 million in investment capital and the potential creation of around 26,000 jobs. STPMPHNOM PENH – The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has announced that 37 investment projects were registered in Cambodia in May 2026, with a combined investment capital of approximately $570 million and the potential to create around 26,000 jobs.

Most of the investment was concentrated in the industrial sector, which attracted the largest share of capital.

According to a June 11 CDC press release, 29 of the 37 projects, representing approximately $544 million in investment and an estimated 23,000 jobs, were registered directly by the CDC.

Among these, 16 projects were located outside special economic zones (SEZs), two projects involved the establishment of new SEZs, and 11 projects were investments located within existing SEZs.

The Capital-Provincial Investment Sub-Committees registered eight projects with a combined investment value of approximately $27 million. They are expected to create around 2,200 jobs.

Cambodian investors accounted for the largest share of investment capital, contributing 67.19% of the total. They were followed by investors from China (15.34%), the Netherlands (6.98%), Singapore (4.94%), the Marshall Islands (2.09%), Samoa (1.04%), India (0.96%), Thailand (0.56%), Japan (0.55%) and the British Virgin Islands (0.36%).

The CDC noted that of the total $570 million in registered investment capital, the industrial sector attracted the largest share at $363 million. Investment in infrastructure and other sectors totalled $157 million, while agriculture and agro-industry projects accounted for approximately $50 million.

The projects were distributed across 12 provinces and Phnom Penh.

Phnom Penh and Preah Sihanouk province attracted the highest number of projects, with seven projects each. Takeo and Svay Rieng provinces each received five, while Kampong Speu received four and Kandal received three. Koh Kong, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Thom, Kampong Cham, Tbong Khmum and Kampot provinces each attracted one project.

Among the most notable industrial investments approved during May was a project to expand production capacity and construct additional facilities at a cement manufacturing plant in Dang Tong district, Kampot province. The project carries an investment value of approximately $210 million and is expected to create 512 jobs.

In the infrastructure sector, a major project involves the establishment of a new special economic zone in Phnom Sruoch district, Kampong Speu province, with an investment value of approximately $116 million and the creation of 518 jobs.

Another significant project is the development of the Cambodia Digital Park Special Economic Zone in Chroy Changvar district, Phnom Penh. The project is valued at approximately $42 million and is expected to generate around 2,080 jobs.

In the agriculture and agro-industry sector, the largest project approved was an animal breeding and monkey farming facility in Kampong Svay district, Kampong Thom province. The project represents an investment of approximately $40 million and is expected to create 282 jobs.

The CDC noted that investment activity increased substantially compared to the previous month. In April 2026, a total of 42 investment projects were registered through the CDC and the Capital-Provincial Investment Sub-Committees, with a combined investment value of approximately $222 million and the potential to create around 24,000 jobs.

SOURCE: THE PHNOM PENH POST, CAMBODIA

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