Core Insights - In 2025, the Cambodia Development Council approved a total of 630 investment projects with a total investment amount of 10 billion USD, marking a significant increase in both project numbers and investment value compared to the previous year [1][1][1] Investment Overview - The approved investment projects are expected to create over 430,000 jobs in Cambodia, with project numbers and total investment increasing by 52% and 45% year-on-year, respectively [1][1][1] - China remains the largest source of foreign investment in Cambodia, accounting for over 54% of the total investment in 2025 [1][1][1] - Other major foreign investment sources include Singapore and Vietnam [1] Sector Focus - The investment projects are primarily concentrated in sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture and agro-processing, infrastructure, and tourism [1][1][1] - These projects are mainly located in the capital city of Phnom Penh, the coastal region of Sihanoukville, and the border province of Banteay Meanchey [1][1][1]

Core Insights - Ghana has launched a comprehensive apprenticeship program aimed at assisting 1.2 million young people who are unemployed or working in unstable informal jobs [1] - Approximately 70% of young people in Ghana are employed in the informal sector, lacking job security and clear advancement opportunities [1] - The official unemployment rate for youth aged 15 to 24 is 5.4%, but when considering unstable informal employment, the unemployment rate rises to 38.8% [1] Program Details - The national apprenticeship program aims to provide skills training to 10,000 beneficiaries aged 15 to 25, aligning with the demands of the modern labor market [1] - Training will cover key economic sectors such as agriculture and agro-processing, information technology, renewable energy, hospitality, fashion, beauty, construction, traditional crafts, and creative industries [1] - The focus areas of the program are aligned with sectors that Ghana identifies as having growth potential and the ability to create job opportunities [1]