Non-SEZ Investment Value at US2-billion in First two months of 2022, Over 230% Rise Y-o-Y

The number of investment projects based outside special economic zones (SEZ) that were registered with the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) in the first two months of 2022 was recorded at 35 projects with a total investment of value of approximately US$2 billion.

According to a recent Ministry of Economy and Finance report, the project numbers increased by 14 projects compared to the same period last year, while the investment value rose by 236.5%.

The licensed investment projects created approximately 31,000 new jobs, also an increase of 75.3% year on year.

 

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