(Phnom Penh): In April 2025, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved a total of 59 projects worth USD 860 million, according to a press release seen by Fresh News on Wednesday (May 7).

The approved projects are expected to generate around 39,000 jobs.

Of the total investment projects, 32 are located outside Special Economic Zones (SEZ), while 27 are within SEZs.

Overall, the number of approved projects in April 2025 increased by 37 projects, equivalent to a 168 per cent rise compared to the same month in 2024. Investment capital also saw significant growth, rising by over USD 550 million, a 178 per cent increase year-on-year.

From January to April 2025, the CDC approved a total of 231 investment projects, with combined capital of approximately USD 3.4 billion. This represents an increase of 103 projects, or 80 per cent, and an investment capital rise of more than USD 856 million, about 34 per cent, compared to the same period in 2024.
=FRESH NEWS