Phnom Penh: As of the first 5 months of 2026, the number of enterprises, companies, and factories increased from 46,649 in 2025 to 47,299, meaning 650 new enterprises were registered with the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, resulting in a total increase in workers and employees of 2,296,348 (1,309,190 women).
Mr. Sun Mesa, spokesman for the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, said that with the increase in the establishment of new factories, there will be a large demand for labor and the momentum of orders and exports will increase day by day. These factors, due to the stability of the investment climate and the maintenance of competitiveness, have attracted new investments.
He emphasized that the growth in investment capital, factory growth and jobs reflects the strength of the Cambodian economy, which stems from the right policies of the 7th Royal Government, which has made investment reforms easier.
Furthermore, he stated: “Through the policies of the 7th term government, we see that there is an increase in the creation of new factories and a large demand for labor. We hope that the momentum of orders and exports will increase day by day.”
The spokesperson strongly believes that the wise leadership of the Royal Government, continuing the strong spirit of solidarity, will become a driving force in attracting new investments. And build confidence for new investors and increase confidence for existing investors. The success of this new mandate will bring direct benefits to employers and workers through job creation and income generation, in line with the government’s long-term vision.
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