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

China leads Cambodia's investment inflows with $3.6B

Chinese investors poured about $3.6 billion into Cambodia in the first seven months of 2025, making up over half of the country's approved investment value. This surge reflects Beijing's role in driving Cambodia's industrial and infrastructure growth, while ...

Chinese investors poured about...

August 15, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia's economy forecast to expand 5.2% in FY25, says MEF

Cambodia's Macroeconomic Situation and Outlook for 2025 and 2026 report predicts GDP growth of 5.2% in 2025 and 5.0% in 2026, in line with the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework published in May. The report highlights the resilience of key sectors, including agriculture, garment ...

Cambodia's Macroeconomic Situa...

August 14, 2025

Market Update

Up to 100 job forums per day to aid returning workers starting next week

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training in Cambodia is planning to schedule daily job forums across all 25 capital-provinces to provide employment information to migrant workers who have returned from Thailand. The ministry has urged factory ...

The Ministry of Labour and Voc...

August 13, 2025

Market Update

Inflation pressures to ease in Cambodia after mid-year

Cambodia's headline inflation averaged 3.5% in the first half of 2025 and is projected to slow to 1.3% in the second half, according to the National Bank of Cambodia's (NBC) latest First Semester Report and Work Direction for the Second Semester. Food inflation ...

Cambodia's headline inflation ...

August 12, 2025

Market Update

International trade rises by nearly 20% YoY in first half of the year

Cambodia's international trade volume increased by nearly 20% YoY in the first seven months of 2025, reaching over $36 billion, with exports reaching $17.1 billion. Key trading partners included China, the US, Vietnam, Thailand, and Japan. Ly Kunthai, president ...

Cambodia's international trade...

August 11, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia's 5.9% GDP growth in 1H2025 led by manufacturing surge

Cambodia's economy grew by 5.9% in the first half of 2025, largely due to the manufacturing sector, particularly garment exports, despite external challenges, according to the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC)'s report for the first half of 2025. The growth was supported by tourism and agriculture, while construction and real estate sectors remain weak...

Cambodia's economy grew by 5.9...

August 8, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia's foreign reserves reach $25 billion milestone

Cambodia's international reserves reached $24.8 billion in the first half of 2025, a 10.4% increase from December 2024. This is a high level for a developing country, indicating the country's resilience amidst a volatile global environment. Key factors contributing ...

Cambodia's international reser...

August 7, 2025

Market Update

Non-garment export sector records strong growth

Cambodia is experiencing a significant increase in the export of non-garment manufacturing products, indicating the country's successful economic diversification strategy. The exports of non-garment manufacturing products, including bicycles, electric goods ...

Cambodia is experiencing a sig...

August 6, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia's banking sector sees 2.9% YoY credit growth in first half of 2025

Cambodia's banking and financial institutions experienced slow credit growth in the first half of 2025, primarily due to a slow recovery of construction and real estate. Outstanding loans rose 2.9% YoY to $61.8 billion by June 2025, while customers' deposits increased 14.5% YoY ...

Cambodia's banking and financi...

August 5, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia aims to become ASEAN's automotive manufacturing hub

Cambodia has been granted exclusive rights by General Motors (GM) to assemble Chevrolet vehicles, marking a significant milestone in the country's automotive industry. The announcement was made during the official launch of the Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck. The Secretary ...

Cambodia has been granted excl...

August 4, 2025