This marks a significant increase of 220 projects, or about 57 percent, and an additional US$3 billion in total investment capital—equivalent to roughly 47 percent—compared to the same period in 2024.

Notably, the number of FDI projects approved in just the first eleven months of 2025 has already surpassed the total number approved throughout the entire year of 2024 by 195 projects, signaling robust economic performance.

November Investment Drives Job Creation

In November alone, the Cambodian Investment Board approved 34 investment projects with a total investment capital of approximately US$262 million. These projects are expected to generate around 24,000 jobs for the local workforce.

Of the November approvals, 22 projects are located outside Special Economic Zones (SEZs), representing a total investment of about US$196 million, while 12 projects are situated within SEZs, with a combined investment of approximately US$66 million.

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