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 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

Market Update

Cambodia rolls out new rice export plan

Cambodia has launched the "Cambodia's Milled Rice Market Expansion and Export Diversification Strategy 2025-2030" to diversify and expand its rice export markets. In 2024, the country exported over 650,000 tonnes of milled rice, generating nearly $500 million ...

Cambodia has launched the "Cam...

August 27, 2025

Market Update

Tax revenues hit $3.3B in Cambodia for H1

Cambodia collected KHR 13,134,974 million (approximately $3,304 million) from all sources of taxes in the first half of 2025, achieving 53.4% of the target plan. The country's General Department of Taxation (GDT) and General Department of Customs and Excise collect ...

Cambodia collected KHR 13,134,...

August 26, 2025

Special Report

From Remittances to Resilience: Harnessing Returning Migrant Workers for Cambodia’s Growth

From Remittances to Resilience...

August 25, 2025

Market Update

Reduced road tax aims to accelerate EV uptake in Cambodia

Cambodia has reduced road tax for electric vehicles (EVs) to encourage their use, with new vehicles paying between $25 and $200, and vehicles at least 10 years old paying $15 to $50. The new rate applies to EVs classified under Article 4, such as small ...

Cambodia has reduced road tax ...

August 25, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia, China ink deal for 500,000 tonnes of dried cassava exports

Cambodia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China to supply 500,000 tonnes of dried cassava chips for 2025-2026. The agreement, signed at the Ministry of Commerce headquarters, underscores the Royal Government's commitment ...

Cambodia has signed a Memorand...

August 22, 2025

Market Update

Joint QR payment system between Cambodia and Philippines on the horizon

Cambodia and the Philippines are promoting bilateral financial cooperation and accelerating the adoption of a QR cross-border payment system, aiming to facilitate trade and tourism between the two countries. The initiative was discussed during an annual ...

Cambodia and the Philippines a...

August 21, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia launches 1297 hotline to aid returning workers, strengthen economy

Cambodian workers returning from Thailand can find work in Cambodia by calling the 1297 hotline or using the Telegram group "Job Search - MLVT". The ministry is also promoting a campaign to help returnees register for employment opportunities at companies ...

Cambodian workers returning fr...

August 20, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia tops 2025 Greenfield FDI Performance Index in Asia-Pacific

Cambodia has been ranked first in the Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2025 in the Asia-Pacific region and ninth globally, according to fDi Intelligence. The Southeast Asian nation recorded a record year for inbound FDI projects in 2024, with investments ...

Cambodia has been ranked first...

August 19, 2025