CDC: Registration of 59 Investment Projects with a Total Capital of Approximately USD 816 Million

Press Release

Registration of 59 Investment Projects Worth Approximately USD 816 Million by the Council for the Development of Cambodia in May 2025

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – June 2025 — The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) officially registered 59 new investment projects in May 2025, with a total capital investment of approximately USD 816 million. These projects are expected to generate around 44,000 new jobs across the Kingdom.

Of the 59 projects:

 • 38 projects are located outside Special Economic Zones (SEZs)

 • 21 projects are located within SEZs

This represents a significant increase of 34 projects, or approximately 136%, compared to the same month in May 2024. In terms of capital, investment increased by USD 570 million, or 231% year-over-year.

From January to May 2025, the CDC registered a total of 290 investment projects, marking a 90% increase (137 more projects) compared to the same period in 2024. The cumulative investment capital reached USD 4.2 billion, a 52% increase from the previous year’s total.

Key Projects Registered in May 2025

1. Infrastructure and Ancillary Projects (Outside SEZs)

  Development of a Wind Power Plant (150 MW)

 • Location: O’Reang District, Mondulkiri Province

 • Investment Capital: Approximately USD 207 million

 • Estimated Jobs Created: 144

2. Industrial Projects (Within SEZs)

  Expansion of Automotive Tire Manufacturing

 • Location: Sihanoukville Bavet Special Economic Zone, Svay Rieng Province

 • Additional Investment: Approximately USD 244 million

  Establishment of a Chemical Production Factory

 • Location: HuangShang International Special Economic Zone, Svay Rieng Province

 • Investment Capital: Approximately USD 20 million

 • Estimated Jobs Created: 461

Source: The Council for the Development of Cambodia