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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

Cambodia raises minimum wage to $208 from 2025

Cambodia has announced a new monthly minimum wage of $208 for workers in the garment, footwear, and travel goods sectors, which employ nearly 1 million people. This represents a 1.96% increase from the current $204 and will take effect on January 1, 2025. The decision came after discussions ...

Cambodia has announced a new m...

September 20, 2024

Market Update

Gold certificate taxpayers to get service of special auditors

At the 2024 Tax Forum in Phnom Penh, General Department of Taxation (GDT) Director General Kong Vibol announced that businesses holding gold certificates, earned through high tax compliance and strong internal audits, will receive specialized auditing services from an elite unit. Vibol highlighted GDT's modernization efforts, including ...

At the 2024 Tax Forum in Phnom...

September 19, 2024

Market Update

NBC plans to promote riel with single KHQR

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) is introducing a unified KHQR code for both riel and US dollar transactions to streamline digital payments and boost the use of the Khmer Riel. This initiative, starting in March 2024, will allow ...

The National Bank of Cambodia ...

September 18, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia's public debt stands at $11.27 billion

Cambodia's public debt reached $11.27 billion by the end of the second quarter of 2024, with 99% being external debt, primarily in US dollars, Special Drawing Rights (SDR), Chinese yuan, and ...

Cambodia's public debt reached...

September 17, 2024

Market Update

Trade between Cambodia and Indonesia to exceed $1.1 billion

Cambodia and Indonesia's economic cooperation continues to strengthen, with bilateral trade growing by 15% in 2023 and nearly $580 million recorded in the first half of 2024, projecting over $1.1 billion by year-end. At the "Sousdey Indonesia" exhibition ...

Cambodia and Indonesia's econo...

September 16, 2024

Market Update

Joint Statement by the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia and the Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia

The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) and the Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) have recently identified unauthorized promotions of securities-related products and services through various telecommunication channels

The Securities and Exchange Re...

September 13, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia seeks China's assistance in establishing first FTZ

Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia, has requested Chinese officials to collaborate on establishing the Kingdom's first free trade zone (FTZ) and expanding special economic zones (SEZs). During meetings with high-ranking ...

Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Min...

September 13, 2024

Market Update

Australia pledges to support Cambodian rice exports

Australia has assured Cambodia of continued support in developing its rice sector and helping local exporters find global markets. During the 7th Cambodia Rice Forum 2024 in Phnom Penh, Australian Ambassador Derek Yip highlighted ...

Australia has assured Cambodia...

September 12, 2024

Market Update

Senate President Hun Sen urges South Korea to boost investment in Cambodia

Senate President Hun Sen has called on the South Korean government to encourage more Korean investors to explore opportunities in Cambodia, assuring them of protection ...

Senate President Hun Sen has c...

September 11, 2024

Market Update

Two new tyre plants approved in August following 3,500 jobs created

In August, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved two tyre manufacturing factories with a combined investment of $686 million, creating 3,459 jobs. These projects are part of a larger approval of 53 investments totaling ...

In August, the Council for the...

September 10, 2024