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

Cambodia, UK sign agreement to strengthen governance via regulatory reform

Cambodia and the UK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the reform of Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA), aiming to enhance governance and the rule of law through capacity building. This initiative will improve ...

Cambodia and the UK have signe...

September 12, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia's exports surpass $20 billion, rising 14.8% in the first eight months of 2025

In the first eight months of 2025, Cambodia's exports reached $20.18 billion, a 14.8% increase from the previous year, with major goods including apparel, footwear, travel items, bicycles, car tires, and agricultural products. The primary export destinations ...

In the first eight months of 2...

September 11, 2025

Market Update

Banks, MFIs step in with debt relief for fallen soldiers' families

A total of 79 banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Cambodia have pledged support for a government initiative to alleviate the financial burden on families of soldiers impacted by the recent conflict with Thailand. This initiative, spearheaded by ...

A total of 79 banks and microf...

September 10, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia accelerates shift to renewables

Cambodia has approved two new wind energy projects in Mondulkiri province with a cumulative 300 MW capacity and an investment of $430 million, signaling a significant step in its clean energy transition. One 150 MW facility is expected to launch ...

Cambodia has approved two new ...

September 9, 2025

Market Update

Major economic pacts to be signed between Cambodia and Philippines

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has begun a three-day visit to Cambodia, with major economic agreements expected in areas including air connectivity, tourism, and agriculture. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral economic and political ...

Philippine President Ferdinand...

September 8, 2025

Market Update

CDC greenlights about 500 investment projects

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 51 investment projects in August 2025, totaling approximately $608 million in capital and expected to create around 27,000 jobs. This brings the total for the first eight months of 2025 to 491 projects, a 71% increase ...

The Council for the Developmen...

September 5, 2025

Market Update

Unions push for $232 minimum wage by 2026 amid tripling living costs

Non-governmental organisations and trade unions in Cambodia are demanding an urgent increase of the monthly minimum wage from $208 to $232 by 2026, asserting that the current wage is insufficient to cover the real cost of living. Citing reports, ...

Non-governmental organisations...

September 4, 2025

Market Update

Riel steady, edges up vs. Dollar

The Cambodian riel has shown slight gains against the US dollar in the first seven months of 2025, with an average of 4,011 KHR per USD between January and July. This is a 1.7% increase compared to the same period last year. The monthly exchange ...

The Cambodian riel has shown s...

September 2, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia secures $260M+ in grants and loans during H1 2025

Cambodia has signed grant and concessional loan agreements worth $266.22 million to support the implementation of 10 key development projects and programmes in the first half of 2025. The loans, totaling $196.48 million, represent 7.12% of the national Finance ...

Cambodia has signed grant and ...

August 29, 2025

Market Update

CSBA drives growth in Cambodia's bond market

The Cambodia Sustainable Bond Accelerator (CSBA) has supported over $60 million in green bond issuances, enabling a pipeline of over $100 million in additional bond offerings and strengthening market confidence. The CSBA Phase III, launched in ...

The Cambodia Sustainable Bond ...

August 28, 2025