Takeo Province Emerges as an Industrial Powerhouse with 120 Percent Surge in New Factory Investments

• 20 January 2026
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Strategic regional positioning and pro-business reforms drive record-breaking manufacturing growth and large-scale job creation in southern Cambodia

Takeo province has reached a historic industrial milestone, recording a 120 percent increase in new factory investment projects during 2025 compared to the previous year. During an annual review meeting on January 12, 2026, Provincial Governor Vei Samnang announced that 44 new companies registered projects through the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) over the past twelve months. Even more striking was the growth at the local level, where the Provincial Investment Sub-Committee approved 51 additional projects, representing a staggering 292 percent rise in regional investment activity.

The surge in Takeo is part of a broader national trend that saw Cambodia approve a total of 630 investment projects worth approximately 10 billion dollars in 2025. This national performance created roughly 438,000 jobs across the Kingdom, with Takeo securing a prominent spot among the top five most attractive provinces for manufacturing alongside Kampong Speu and Svay Rieng. Governor Vei Samnang attributed this localized success to the Royal Government’s Pentagonal Strategy, which has focused on maintaining peace, political stability, and a favorable environment for both domestic and foreign entrepreneurs.

A key catalyst for Takeo’s transformation is the rapid development of infrastructure, most notably the Funan Techo Canal project. The province has already seen the successful installation of over 500 boundary poles across a 58-kilometer stretch of the canal, a project expected to revolutionize logistics and reduce transportation costs for local factories. Furthermore, new industrial hubs are on the horizon, including a proposed 32-hectare Special Economic Zone initiated by the Chaoshan Business Association, which aims to further diversify the provincial economy and curb migration by providing high-quality local employment.

Looking ahead to 2026, provincial authorities are committed to further streamlining administrative procedures and enhancing digital services to maintain this momentum. By focusing on sectors such as garment manufacturing, electronics assembly, and agro-processing, Takeo is positioning itself as a vital link in the regional supply chain. As the province continues to attract diverse capital from major investors in China, Singapore, and Vietnam, it stands as a testament to Cambodia’s resilience and its growing reputation as a premier destination for industrial investment in Southeast Asia. (read more)

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