Synopsis: Mr Hun Manet hoped that investors will continue to invest in the Kingdom and that those who have just come to seek investment opportunities can choose to invest and connect production chains between Cambodia and other countries across the world.
Prime Minister Hun Manet Friday urged Chinese, local, and international investors, particularly new foreign visitors, to consider Cambodia as a destination for all forms of cooperation, underlining that the government highly values investment and welcomes all without discrimination.
Speaking at the first anniversary of the Cambodia Confederation of Investors Association (CCIA) and the 2025 Solidarity Dinner at Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre in Phnom Penh, Mr Hun Manet hoped that investors will continue to invest in Cambodia and that those who have just come to seek investment opportunities can choose to invest and connect production chains between Cambodia and other countries across the world.
The ceremony was attended by members of the Senate, the National Assembly, ambassadors from various countries in Cambodia, the CCIA members, and more than 4,000 investors, both national and international, from over 20 countries.
“Cambodia continues to build and maintain the confidence of investors and the public, both domestically and internationally, thanks to its many favourable and high-potential factors. Among the most important of these are peace and nationwide stability,” he said.
“The government remains firmly committed to safeguarding and upholding peace and complete stability at all costs, to ensure sustainable development, attract investment, and improve the livelihoods of its people.”
Mr Hun Manet praised Ly Khun Thai, President of the Cambodia Confederation of Investors Association (CCIA) and its members, for their strong commitment to promoting and attracting investment in Cambodia. He commended their efforts to seize opportunities for bilateral cooperation in investment, trade, tourism, and more.
He added that with the favourable environment, the government has been working diligently to improve the business climate in Cambodia by implementing a range of policies aimed at ensuring stability and safeguarding investor interests.
“On this auspicious occasion, I would like to encourage Chinese investors, as well as national and international investors, especially new foreign visitors, to choose Cambodia as a destination for all forms of cooperation,” Mr Hun Manet said, adding, “The Cambodian government consistently values investment and treats all investors equally, without discrimination. I sincerely commend the progress made by factories and enterprises that have invested in Cambodia.”
“I hope investors will continue to choose Cambodia as an investment destination. Our friends can see the peace and stability that prevail in the country. Although there are some ongoing issues along the border, the government is firmly committed to resolving them and ensuring continued peace and stability for both countries and the region as a whole.”
On the occasion, the CCIA President Khun Thai said that his confederation remains firmly committed to continuing its activities, including expanding outreach, building investor confidence, promoting national economic development, improving the livelihoods of the people, and enhancing Cambodia’s international image.
He emphasised the confederation’s alignment with the government’s vision of transforming Cambodia into an upper-middle-income country by 2030 and a high-income country by 2050.
“I would like to warmly welcome and encourage all investors present here, especially those visiting Cambodia for the first time, to explore the country and take advantage of the abundant opportunities across all sectors,” he said.
Khun Thai highlighted Cambodia’s strong potential, citing its lasting peace, political stability, security, macroeconomic balance, and a young, dynamic workforce as key strengths.
According to a report from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), in the first five months of 2025, a total of 290 investment projects were approved with a combined investment capital of $4.2 billion. Compared to the same period in 2024, this represents an increase of 137 projects, or about 90 percent, while investment capital rose by over $1.4 billion, equivalent to approximately 52 percent.
