Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), H.E. Sun Chanthol, announced that Cambodia’s investment climate has achieved sustained global recognition for two consecutive years.
In 2025, Cambodia secured the No. 1 ranking in the Asia-Pacific region and the 9th spot globally on the Greenfield FDI Performance Index. This index specifically measures a country’s effectiveness in attracting investment relative to its economic size. Furthermore, H.E. Sun Chanthol projected that Cambodia will break a new record this year by approving over 600 investment projects.
Global Endorsement: Cambodia Tops FDI Standouts Watchlist
The Deputy Prime Minister made the remarks on December 4, 2025, while presiding over the opening of the Cambodia Trade Expo in Phnom Penh, held under the theme: “New Era of Commerce: Increasing the Prestige of Local Products.”
H.E. Sun Chanthol emphasized the global acknowledgment of Cambodia’s investment environment, noting that this success spans two years:
“According to fDi Intelligence, in 2024, Cambodia topped the FDI Standouts Watchlist, confirming Cambodia as a leading emerging market for investment. This momentum continued into 2025, with Cambodia ranking No. 1 in Asia-Pacific and 9th globally for the Greenfield FDI Performance Index.”
Record-Breaking $9.5 Billion Investment Boom
Speaking with pride, he highlighted the tangible results of this success:
New Record Set: Over 600 Projects Approved
H.E. Sun Chanthol confirmed that the number of investment projects approved in 2025 will exceed 600. He highlighted the official statistics:
- As of the end of November 2025, the CDC had approved 609 Qualified Investment Projects (QIPs).
- The total investment capital reached approximately US$9.5 billion.
- These projects are expected to create more than 400,000 jobs.
This achievement marks a new record, significantly surpassing the 414 investment projects approved in 2024, demonstrating the government’s effective strategy in drawing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
READ MORE: Cambodia FDI Surges 47%, Approving $9.5 Billion in Investment Projects