Phnom Penh, June 20 – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced a major boost in investment and tourism during a speech marking the first anniversary of the Cambodia Confederation of Investors Association (CCIA). The Prime Minister revealed that the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 290 investment projects between January and May 2025, representing a total capital of USD 4.2 billion.
This marks a 90% surge in the number of projects compared to the same period in 2024, which saw just 153 approvals. Investment capital also rose significantly, increasing by over USD 1.4 billion, or around 52%, year-on-year.
Speaking at the event in Phnom Penh, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet attributed this robust growth to the country’s stable economic climate and investor-friendly policies. “The increase in both investment projects and international tourist arrivals reflects growing confidence in Cambodia’s economic stability, security, and peace—all of which are protected under our Win-win policy,” he said.
According to the Prime Minister, data from the Ministry of Tourism shows that Cambodia received approximately 2.95 million international visitors in the first five months of 2025, marking an 11.7% increase compared to the same period last year.
Highlighting Cambodia’s regional integration, the Prime Minister emphasized that the Kingdom’s participation in multiple bilateral and multilateral trade agreements has created vast market access for businesses. These include the ASEAN Economic Community, representing over 662 million people, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) bloc, with a combined population of about 2.3 billion.
“These agreements provide vast opportunities for production, supply, and services from Cambodian enterprises to reach regional and global markets,” he noted.
Prime Minister Hun Manet reaffirmed the Royal Government’s commitment to maintaining a peaceful and secure environment that encourages both domestic and foreign investments. He underscored that Cambodia’s flexible investment policies and strong investor protection mechanisms continue to play a key role in fostering business confidence and long-term growth.
The Prime Minister’s remarks came as the CCIA celebrated one year of operations. The association, which brings together investors and business leaders across sectors, is expected to play a growing role in shaping Cambodia’s private sector development and facilitating public-private dialogue.
The surge in investment and tourism signals Cambodia’s steady post-pandemic recovery and positions the Kingdom as an increasingly attractive destination for global investors and international travelers alike.
