柬今年前5月吸引42亿美元投资 62%来自中国

Core Insights - The Cambodian Development Council (CDC) reported that 290 investment projects were approved in the first five months of this year, with a total investment amount of $4.2 billion, indicating a strong foreign investment trend in Cambodia [1] - China remains the largest source of foreign investment, accounting for 62% of the total investment amount [1] - The number of approved investment projects increased by 90% year-on-year, while the investment amount grew by 52% year-on-year [1] Investment Breakdown - In May alone, the CDC approved 59 projects with an investment amount of $820 million, expected to create approximately 44,000 jobs [1] - Chinese investments accounted for 84.8% of the investment amount in May, maintaining its position as the top source of investment [1] - Local Cambodian enterprises contributed 8.9%, while Singapore accounted for 3.4%, Samoa 1.7%, and South Korea 1% in May [1] Key Projects - Notable projects include a 150 MW wind power plant by Hong Kong Oasis Power Energy Development Co. in Mondulkiri Province, with an investment of $210 million, expected to create 144 jobs [1] - A tire manufacturing plant located in the New Bay Economic Zone in Tbong Khmum Province, with an investment of $240 million [1] Regional Distribution - Tbong Khmum Province leads with 19 projects, followed by Siem Reap Province with 15 projects, and other provinces such as Takeo, Kratie, Phnom Penh, and Sihanoukville with fewer projects [2]