Economy & Industry

The new government wants to achieve 7% economic growth

The new Royal Government of Cambodia, set to take office on August 22, will set a macroeconomic target of 7% GDP growth in the medium or long-term. This commitment was revealed at a discussion forum at Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, where representatives ...

11th August 2023

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Market Update

MEF and DPs to provide a standard framework for direct lending

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has partnered with development partners (DPs) and non-sovereign arms to develop a common framework for providing direct loans to the private sector. The forum, held at Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, aimed ...

10th August 2023

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Market Update

In 1H, Cambodia collected $2.79 billion in taxes

Cambodia collected 11,497.98 billion riels (approximately $2.79 billion) in taxes in the first half of 2023, 49.1% of the target ($5,692 million). The country has two tax collection institutions: the General Department of Taxation (GDT) and the ...

09th August 2023

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Market Update

Next month, a business merger sub-decree will go into effect

The Ministry of Commerce has announced that the sub-decree on requirements and procedures for business merging will take effect on September 6, 2023. The sub-decree outlines three main obligations for businesspeople when merging multiple ...

08th August 2023

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Industry Report

Industry Report 2023: Is Cambodian Banking Sector Highly Oversaturated?

The Cambodian banking industry is facing increasing systemic risks due to the looming economic uncertainty and rising non-performing loans (NPLs). Key indicators, such as Total Credit (% of GDP), Credit Non-financial (% of GDP), and Domestic Credit to Private Sector (% of GDP) are recorded at 195%, 188%, and 177%, respectively, as of the end of 2022..

07th August 2023

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Market Update

The insurance industry records a $28.7M premium in June

Cambodia's insurance sector experienced a 7.5% increase in premiums in June 2022, driven by 18 general insurers, 14 life insurers, seven micro-insurance companies, one reinsurance firm, and 20 insurance brokers, 34 ...

07th August 2023

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Market Update

Cambodia calls on the US Congress to reinstate the GSP

Cambodia's Minister of Commerce has called on Jason Smith, chairman of the US House Committee on Ways and Means, to strongly consider re-authorising the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) for Cambodia. The GSP scheme lapsed ...

04th August 2023

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Market Update

With more than 20.2 million e-wallets, digital payments in Cambodia have significantly increased

Cambodia has experienced a significant increase in mobile payments due to the shift from cash-based to digital transactions. The number of registered e-wallet accounts reached 20.2 ...

03rd August 2023

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Market Update

NBC will raise its foreign currency reserve requirements to 12.5% in 2024

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) plans to increase the reserve requirements in foreign currency, particularly US dollars, for banks and financial institutions to 12.5% in 2024. This move follows a 9% increase since January 1, 2023, from ...

02nd August 2023

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Market Update

$27 million in government bonds are issued by Cambodia in H1

The Cambodian government raised $27 million in bonds in the first six months of 2023, accounting for 13.5% of the $200 million target. The government issues bonds through the National Bank of Cambodia Auction Platform (NBCP), with ...

01st August 2023

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