The Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) recently announced that resident enterprises had reached 217 by 2025. A flagship project jointly invested in and developed by Cambodian and Chinese businesses, the zone was accelerating its upgrade towards high-end manufacturing and strengthening industrial clustering.
In 2025, the zone focused on three core industry groups: vehicle manufacturing and parts; new-energy components and mechanical processing; and electrical equipment. It was speeding development of complete industrial and supply chains. Twenty enterprises joined in the past year alone, bringing the total to 217 and indicating strong development momentum.
Employment effects were also becoming evident. About 3,000 jobs were added in 2025, bringing total employment to roughly 35,000 and noticeably improving local living standards, according to the report. A relevant official said growth reflected not only expansion but substantive industrial upgrading, with the zone integrating deeply into regional and global supply chains and becoming a modern industrial centre with relatively advanced technology and close external connections.
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