Chinese Company Plans to Open Garment Factories in Cambodia’s Special Economic Zones

• 28 March 2025
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In a significant move for Cambodia’s garment industry, Chinese company Nanchang Shunmin has announced its intention to establish garment factories in three special economic zones across the country.

The announcement came during a recent meeting between Mr. Kong Puthera, Cambodia’s Trade Attaché in Beijing, and representatives from Nanchang Shunmin, as they discussed potential investment and business ventures in Cambodia.

The company is particularly interested in setting up factories in several key locations, including the Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone, the Preah Sihanouk Province Special Economic Zone, and the Maha Than Special Economic Zone in Svay Rieng Province.

This development aligns with ongoing trends in Cambodia, where Chinese investment has consistently ranked as one of the top sources of foreign capital for over a decade. According to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), in the first two months of 2025 alone, the CDC approved 112 investment projects amounting to over $1 billion. Remarkably, investment from China accounted for nearly 80% of this total.

As the Cambodian economy continues to attract foreign investment, the potential establishment of these garment factories could further bolster the local job market and enhance the country’s manufacturing capabilities.

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