Phnom Penh:In September 2026, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the Capital-Provincial Investment Sub-Committees registered a total of 36 investment projects valued at approximately $470 million.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, these projects are anticipated to create about 17,000 jobs for Cambodians. Out of the total, the CDC registered 23 projects with a combined investment of around $435 million, expected to generate approximately 11,000 jobs. The remaining 13 projects, registered by the Capital-Provincial Investment Sub-Committees, are valued at about $35 million and projected to create around 6,000 jobs.

Significant projects include two solar power plants in Krakor district, Pursat province, with capacities of 350 megawatts and 30 megawatts, and investment capitals of $225 million and $33 million, respectively.

Investment capital distribution includes approximately $258 million allocated to infrastructure and other sectors, $172 million to industry, $29 million to agriculture and agro-industry, and $11 million to tourism. Domestic investors accounted for 57.80% of the total investment capital, followed by China with 28.66% and Malaysia with 6.52%. Other contributors included Viet Nam, the Republic of Korea, and Japan.

The CDC highlighted that during the first nine months of 2026, Cambodia has consistently attracted quality investment projects, reflecting the resilience of the country's investment climate and the confidence investors have in the government's efforts to enhance business activities and investment.