Royal Group Phnom Penh SEZ Plc. (PPSP), the developer of Royal Group Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone (RGPPSEZ), is proud to announce a significant milestone in its growth path. The total workforce across its two Special Economic Zones—RGPPSEZ and the newly established Royal Group Kandal Special Economic Zone (RGKSEZ) located just a bridge away from each other—has surpassed 50,000 employees, underscoring the zones’ roles as key drivers of employment and industrial development in Cambodia.

As of April 2025, the RGPPSEZ employs 48,730 workers, while the RGKSEZ—developed by Royal Group Kandal SEZ Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of PPSP—employs 2,016 workers, bringing the combined total to 50,746 employees. In addition, 802 foreign professionals from 13 countries are also employed here. The leading number is personnel from China (577), followed by Japan (109), Vietnam (40), Thailand (34), and Malaysia (15). This reflects the two SEZs' growing international presence and the diverse talent pool contributing to their development. 

This achievement highlights the strong growth of both SEZs as the leading investment destinations in Cambodia. Together, the two SEZs are home to 117 companies from 14 countries, bringing a wide range of manufacturing such as automotive and parts, electrical and electronics, garments, food and beverages, household goods and more. In the first quarter of 2025, export volume from our zones reached USD 431 million, marking a significant 8.6% increase compared to USD 397 million during the same period in 2024. Over time, the zones have evolved into vital engines of job creation and industrial transformation, playing a key role in the country’s economic development. Neak Oknha KITH Meng, Chairman of PPSP and Chairman of the Royal Group, is very happy to lead this contribution to the development in which living standard of the workers and their families is improved, and the industry sector in the country is diversified.

Attributed to the country’s political and social stability, under the far-sighted leadership of Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN MANET Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, along with ongoing support from the Royal Government of Cambodia, a strong, investor-friendly environment has been established. As the zone developer, we remain dedicated to delivering high-quality services to all our investors, and efforts that continue to drive job creation for the Cambodian people. This, above all, is what we consider our greatest accomplishment and a source of true pride. 

About Royal Group

Cambodia’s strategic investment holding company, the Royal Group is recognized as the country’s most dynamic and diversified business conglomerate. With interests in a wide range of industries including banking & finance, insurance, telecommunications, power energy, transport, media & entertainment, hotels & resorts, education, property development, and import and export trading.