Phnom penh: A total of 42 investment projects with a combined capital of about US$166 million were registered in Cambodia in February 2026, according to a press release released on Wednesday evening by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). The projects are expected to create approximately 24,000 jobs, the CDC said.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, of the total, 18 projects were approved by the CDC. This includes an equal division of nine projects located outside special economic zones (SEZs) and nine projects within SEZs. Additionally, 24 projects were registered by the Provincial-Municipal Investment Sub-Committees, showcasing a collaborative effort at various administrative levels.
The newly registered projects cover a wide range of industries. Notably, they include the establishment of factories dedicated to producing garments, footwear, and bags. There are also plans for the production of cardboard boxes and paper products, household furniture, and camping equipment. Other significant projects involve tin processing, plywood, wood chips, metal processing, and plastic products. The investment landscape is further diversified with projects focusing on chemicals, artificial Christmas trees, faucet heads, and components for solar panels and electrical equipment, among others.