Research

Our research reports provide comprehensive, up-to-date
information and analysis on the Cambodian economy in regional
and global context, selected industries, and the equity market in Cambodia.

Market Update

Central Bank holds firm on restructuring wind-down despite rising impairments

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has rejected requests from banks and microfinance institutions to extend preferential loan restructuring measures despite rising debt impairments. Lenders argued that continued relief would help borrowers ...

The National Bank of Cambodia ...

September 3, 2026

Market Update

Cambodia, UNDP finalise $40M climate investment facility

Cambodia's Ministry of Environment and the UNDP are enhancing efforts to secure climate finance, having finalized $40 million in financing over the past year. A partnership dialogue on August 31 highlighted 20 projects valued at approximately ...

Cambodia's Ministry of Environ...

September 2, 2026

Market Update

Employment to hit 11M in Cambodia, but skills gaps persist

Cambodia's employment is projected to reach about 11 million by end-2026, up from 9.2 million in 2019, with nearly all growth coming from industry and services as agriculture declines and investment picks up (Qualified Investment Projects rose from ...

Cambodia's employment is proje...

September 1, 2026

Market Update

US accounts for nearly half of Cambodia's total exports

The US is Cambodia's largest export market, with shipments exceeding $9 billion in the first seven months of 2026, a 30.6% YoY increase. These exports accounted for 43.5% of Cambodia's total exports, which reached $20.81 billion. Imports from the ...

The US is Cambodia's largest e...

August 31, 2026

Market Update

Cambodia modernizes regulatory framework to drive foreign direct investment

Cambodia is strengthening its legal and regulatory framework to attract investment, as highlighted by Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Vongsey Vissoth at a workshop on Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) and Good Regulatory Practice (GRP). Attended by around 500 officials, the workshop focused on improving regulatory ...

Cambodia is strengthening its ...

August 27, 2026

Market Update

CDC, China EXIM Bank strengthen efforts to attract investment to Funan Techo Corridor

The Council for the Development of Cambodia and China EXIM Bank agreed to host a joint forum to attract investment to the Funan Techo Economic Corridor. This decision followed talks between Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol and bank ...

The Council for the Developmen...

August 26, 2026

Market Update

Cambodia positions demographic dividend as catalyst for high-income economy by 2050

Cambodia aims to leverage its ""demographic window"" to drive economic growth and achieve high-income status by 2050, as discussed in a seminar hosted by the Senate. Over 270 participants, including government officials and World Bank representatives, gathered ...

Cambodia aims to leverage its ...

August 4, 2026

Market Update

Cambodian Senate approves four trade agreements to strengthen regional commerce and aviation connectivity

In a unanimous vote, Cambodia's Senate approved four draft laws aimed at enhancing the aviation sector, reducing trade barriers, and promoting regional economic integration. The laws include ratification of the Cape Town Convention for international interests in mobile ...

In a unanimous vote, Cambodia'...

July 31, 2026

Market Update

CDC approves 1,000MW clean energy investment

Cambodia plans to add nearly 1,000 megawatts of clean electricity generation capacity to its national grid after the Council for the Development of Cambodia approved several renewable energy projects during the first half of 2026, totaling $1.04 billion. These projects, which ...

Cambodia plans to add nearly 1...

July 24, 2026

Market Update

Cambodia's trade with ASEAN and the EU reaches $13.3 billion in H1 2026

In the first half of 2026, Cambodia's trade with ASEAN and the EU reached $13.3 billion, representing 34.8% YoY of its $38.2 billion total global trade. Trade with ASEAN surged 21.8% YoY to $10.3 billion (27% of global trade), while trade with the EU ...

In the first half of 2026, Cam...

July 21, 2026