Add value where Cambodia grows
Rice, cassava, cashew, rubber, fruit, fisheries and food manufacturing offer room to process more Cambodian production inside the country.
INVEST · BUILD · PARTICIPATE
Look beyond
the obvious.
Cambodia is young, connected and still being shaped. The opportunity is real—but it rewards preparation, trusted partners and a long view.Economic snapshot reviewed 31 August 2026 · Figures are sourced to the World Bank and should be refreshed as new releases appear.
2025 FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT$5.1bn
Foreign investment helped create an estimated 400,000 formal jobs, according to the World Bank’s 2026 macroeconomic outlook.
SOURCE ↗Q1 2026 GOODS EXPORT GROWTH17.7%
Exports remained a source of strength even as Cambodia navigated a more difficult global environment.
SOURCE ↗2026 REAL GDP FORECAST3.9%
Growth is projected to moderate before recovering to 4.9% in 2027—an opportunity story with genuine near-term risks.
SOURCE ↗WHY CAMBODIA
Momentum with
room to matter.
Cambodia’s appeal is not that everything is finished. It is the chance to enter a developing market, build useful capability and grow alongside its people. The strongest businesses solve real problems, train well and form durable Cambodian partnerships.
COUNCIL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CAMBODIA ↗WHERE OPPORTUNITY LIVES
Six sectors
to understand.
The supply chain is diversifying
Garments remain important while electronics, automotive parts, machinery, furniture and assembly broaden the industrial base.
A country still under-discovered
New gateways, improving roads and internationally recognised luxury create openings beyond Angkor—in coast, nature, wellness, food and experience-led travel.
Build the next economy
Official priority areas include renewable energy, efficiency, digital services, data infrastructure, electric mobility and climate adaptation.
Closer to the region
Techo International Airport, the Phnom Penh–Sihanoukville Expressway, port investment and special economic zones are changing how Cambodia connects.
Grow with a young society
Demand is developing across skills, professional services, healthcare, modern retail and products built for a connected urban population.
INFRASTRUCTURE THAT CHANGES THE MAPA new global
A new global
front door.
Techo International Airport gives Phnom Penh a landmark 4F-class gateway designed for long-haul growth. It joins new expressway capacity, upgraded border links and port development in a broader national push toward easier movement of people and goods.
EXPLORE THE NEW AIRPORT ↗BUILD INSIDE THE NETWORKSpecial economic
Special economic
zones.
Cambodia’s SEZs combine strategic locations, serviced industrial land and investment administration. They sit around the capital, coast and borders, supporting export manufacturing and a more diverse industrial economy.
- Phnom Penh corridor — electronics, parts and export manufacturing
- Sihanoukville corridor — port access, logistics and larger industry
- Border corridors — proximity to Thai and Vietnamese supply chains
ENTER WELL
Serious capital
does its homework.
- 01
Visit the market
Spend time in Phnom Penh and the relevant province. Meet customers, suppliers and operators—not only intermediaries.
- 02
Use independent advisers
Obtain Cambodian legal, tax, labour, licensing and environmental advice before committing funds or signing land arrangements.
- 03
Verify incentives
Investment incentives depend on the project and qualification. Confirm them directly with the CDC and qualified professionals.
- 04
Choose partners carefully
Perform proper due diligence, document ownership and governance, and build relationships that can withstand difficult conversations.
- 05
Invest in people
Training, safe conditions, transparent pay and clear advancement are not extras—they are competitive advantages.
BANKING & PAYMENTS
Modern money.
Remarkably easy.
Cambodia has a large, competitive banking market supervised by the National Bank of Cambodia. Major institutions offer sophisticated apps, US-dollar and riel accounts, cards, business banking and international transfers.
NATIONAL BANK OF CAMBODIA ↗Licensed institutions
Use the National Bank of Cambodia’s current directory to verify any bank or financial provider before opening an account or transferring capital.
Everyday dollar access
The US dollar remains widely used alongside the Cambodian riel, making many transactions familiar for international residents and businesses.
Bakong & KHQR
Cambodia’s interoperable payment infrastructure makes instant QR payments and transfers routine across participating banks and wallets.
EXPLORE BAKONG ↗Never assume your home-country guarantee applies
Before placing a large balance, ask the institution and the National Bank of Cambodia what depositor-protection and resolution rules cover that exact bank, account and currency. Assess concentration and counterparty risk professionally.
VERIFY WITH NBC ↗START WITH PRIMARY SOURCES
Your official
investor desk.
DON’T JUST WATCH CAMBODIA GROW