Phnom penh: A total of 42 investment projects with a combined capital of approximately US$222 million were approved in April 2026. According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the newly approved projects are expected to create around 24,000 jobs for local people. The projects primarily focus on the sectors of agriculture, agro-industry, and industry. Among the approved initiatives, 12 are located in Kandal province and 10 in Kampong Speu province, while the remaining projects are distributed across Takeo, Svay Rieng, Preah Sihanouk, Kampot, Koh Kong, Thbong Khmum, and Battambang provinces. China emerged as the leading source of investment, followed closely by domestic Cambodian investment. Notably, two significant investments include the establishment of a fruit plantation and processing factory in Banan district, Battambang province, and a factory for producing and processing oil for vehicle tyres and rubber products in the Sin Bavet Special Economic Zone in Svay Rieng province. With investment capital of US$20 million and US$9.6 million respectively, the first project is expected to create 174 jobs, while the second will generate 350 jobs.