AKP Phnom Penh, February 10, 2026 -- Cambodia approved 43 fixed-asset investment projects in January 2026, with a total investment capital of US$752 million, generating 26,000 jobs for the locals, according to a report released on Feb. 10 by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC).

The approved projects span key sectors, including industry, infrastructure, agriculture, and agro-industry, reflecting continued investor confidence in the Kingdom’s economic prospects.

China remained the largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Cambodia, accounting for 35.9 percent of the total investment capital, followed by investors from Malaysia, Cambodia, and Singapore.

Among the major projects approved early this year were the establishment of three Special Economic Zones (SEZs), with a combined investment of US$260 million, and a 150-megawatt wind power development project valued at US$200 million.

By Phal Sophanith