AKP Phnom Penh, August 12, 2026 --

Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has urged relevant institutions to further streamline investment procedures and improve investment conditions to make Cambodia more attractive to domestic and foreign investors.

Speaking at the inauguration of various achievements in Stung Treng city, Stung Treng province, on Wednesday, the Premier said that, as of Aug. 7, 2026, the four northeastern provinces had received 72 investment project proposals with total investment capital of approximately US$2.7 billion, expected to create nearly 80,000 jobs.

Of the 72 proposed projects, 57 have been reviewed and are undergoing the necessary procedures for implementation, he said.

Samdech Thipadei noted that the strong investment interest in the northeastern region reflects the growing potential of Stung Treng, Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri and Kratie provinces to attract investment, stimulate local economic activity and create employment opportunities.

Nationwide, Cambodia had attracted 214 investment projects as of Aug. 7, with total investment capital of approximately US$4 billion, expected to generate around 140,000 jobs, according to the Prime Minister.

Samdech Thipadei also highlighted the effectiveness of investment project implementation over the past three years, noting that 95.75 percent of registered investment projects had proceeded to implementation.

The Prime Minister stressed that Cambodia remains competitive as an investment destination and that the Royal Government will continue simplifying procedures and creating favourable conditions to attract additional investment, regardless of whether projects are small, medium-sized or large.

He instructed relevant institutions to continue improving investment procedures and conditions to further enhance Cambodia's attractiveness to investors.

At the same time, the Royal Government will continue supporting and promoting informal businesses so that they can participate more actively in the formal economy, expand their business activities, create jobs and increase income-generating opportunities for the people.

The growing number of investment proposals in the northeastern region also highlights the area's increasing potential, particularly in sectors that can utilise local resources, create employment and strengthen connectivity among the northeastern provinces and with domestic and regional markets.

Samdech Thipadei reaffirmed that maintaining and enhancing Cambodia's competitiveness by reducing procedural complexities and creating a more favourable business environment will be crucial to attracting investment capital and supporting economic growth in the years ahead.

He also reminded all relevant parties to stay away from illegal and illicit economic activities.

By Heng Panha