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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 registers 37 investment projects worth $570 million in May

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) announced the registration of 37 investment projects in May, totaling $570 million. According to the CDC's ...

The Council for the Developmen...

June 12, 2026

Market Update

Korean jewelry firm seeks to expand investment in Cambodia

South Korean jewellery firm Sukarf is interested in investing in Cambodia and partnering with local manufacturers to strengthen its presence. During a meeting with the Cambodian Ambassador in Seoul, plans for cooperation were discussed, including training in gemstone craftsmanship and participation in ...

South Korean jewellery firm Su...

June 10, 2026

Market Update

Czech-Cambodia ties shift from aid to investment partnership

As the Czech Republic and Cambodia celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations, their partnership is shifting focus from traditional development assistance to trade, investment, and technology cooperation. Ambassador Marketa Kolc Hajkova ...

As the Czech Republic and Camb...

June 9, 2026

Market Update

Preah Sihanouk evaluates US$39 million in investments to shape Koh Rong's tourism future

The Preah Sihanouk Provincial Investment Promotion Working Group has evaluated 15 investment projects worth over $39 million to transform Koh Rong into ...

The Preah Sihanouk Provincial ...

June 8, 2026

Market Update

ABC and GGGI promote climate risk management and sustainable finance

The financial sector in Cambodia is crucial for addressing the climate finance gap necessary for achieving national climate goals. A recent workshop, organized by the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), gathered over ...

The financial sector in Cambod...

June 1, 2026

Market Update

Cambodia hosts conference of Francophone central bank governors

The National Bank of Cambodia hosted the 28th Conference of Central Bank Governors of Francophone Countries in Phnom Penh. The two-day forum gathered 26 central bank leaders globally to address "Central Bank Autonomy in the Face of Expectations of the State and the Public". Opening remarks ...

The National Bank of Cambodia ...

May 29, 2026

Market Update

Prime Minister calls for a new growth model driven by agro-processing development

Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged Cambodian ministries to establish a new economic model focused on agro-processing, aiming to reduce import reliance and boost value-added exports. Speaking at the inauguration of KIMS Rubber's new $30 million factory in Tbong Khmum ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has u...

May 28, 2026

Market Update

Cambodia and Laos explore cross-border power grid interconnection

The agreement between Electricite Du Cambodge and Electricite Du Laos initiates a feasibility study for a cross-border power grid aimed at enhancing energy cooperation between the two nations. Signed in Phnom Penh, this project, funded by the World Bank and coordinated by the ...

The agreement between Electric...

May 27, 2026

Market Update

Cambodia promotes investment opportunities at Chongqing trade fair for Chinese investors

A Cambodian trade delegation led by the Council for the Development of Cambodia completed a five-day investment mission at the eighth Western China International Fair from May 21 to 25. The delegation, including representatives from various sectors like smart vehicles ....

A Cambodian trade delegation l...

May 26, 2026

Market Update

Cambodia is leveraging its young population to accelerate the development of its digital economy

Driven by a young, digitally native population with around 20 million internet subscriptions, Cambodia is accelerating its transition into a modern digital economy. Under national strategies like the "Cambodia Digital Economy and Society Policy Framework 2021–2035," the government is ...

Driven by a young, digitally n...

May 25, 2026