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

Vietnam will increase its electricity supply to Cambodia to 400 MW in 2025

Vietnam has agreed to increase its electricity supply to Cambodia from the current 250 MW to 400 MW, aiming to boost Cambodia's economy and prevent power shortages. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced the plan during a ...

Vietnam has agreed to increase...

July 30, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia reveals ambitious strategy for developing coastal provinces

The Royal Government of Cambodia has unveiled a master plan aimed at transforming the coastal provinces into a multi-purpose economic corridor and a premier beach tourism destination. Titled "Master Plan for the Development of Cambodia's Coastal Provinces as a Multi-Purpose Economic Corridor and Cell Interface," the ...

The Royal Government of Cambod...

July 29, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia's banking and finance sectors continue to grow in the first half of the year

Cambodia's banking and financial industry saw moderate growth in loans and deposits in the first half of 2024, according to the National Bank of Cambodia's biannual report. Outstanding loans grew by 2.6% YoY to $58.9 billion, while customer deposits ...

Cambodia's banking and financi...

July 26, 2024

Market Update

Chinese Ambassador believes Phnom Penh has the potential to become a key business hub in Indochina and ASEAN

Chinese Ambassador Wang Wenbin has expressed confidence in Phnom Penh's potential to become a major business center and energy hub in Indochina and ASEAN due to its rapid development. During his visits to ...

Chinese Ambassador Wang Wenbin...

July 25, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia receives 3.16 million foreign tourists in the first half of the year

Cambodia welcomed 3.16 million foreign tourists in the first half of this year, marking a 22.7% increase from the previous year, according to a Ministry of Tourism report. Thailand led the list with 955,250 visitors, despite a 9.7% decrease from the previous ...

Cambodia welcomed 3.16 million...

July 24, 2024

Market Update

Hong Kong business leaders eye Cambodia as new leadership signals a more pro-trade approach

Top Hong Kong business executives are set to join the city leader's trip to Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam to explore new business opportunities under Prime Minister Hun Manet's more "aggressive" preferential policies. The financial ...

Top Hong Kong business executi...

July 23, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia's trade with RCEP countries increased by 14% YoY in the first half of 2024

In the first half of this year, Cambodia's trade volume with Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries reached $16.9 billion, a 14% increase from the previous year, according to a Ministry ...

In the first half of this year...

July 22, 2024

Market Update

Feasibility study for Phnom Penh-Siem Reap-Poipet Expressway completed

China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) has completed a feasibility study for the proposed Phnom Penh-Siem Reap-Poipet Expressway, Cambodia's third expressway project. This project, which begins at Win-Win Boulevard and ends at Poipet ...

China Road and Bridge Corporat...

July 18, 2024

Market Update

3,130 new enterprises generate 77,436 jobs in Cambodia in the first half of 2024

In the first six months of 2024, Cambodia saw a notable surge in new enterprises, with 3,130 businesses launched, employing 77,436 workers, including 43,172 women, primarily in the garment sector. As of June 2024, there are ...

In the first six months of 202...

July 17, 2024

Market Update

NEA offers 3,380 jobs to 17,535 applicants in the first half of the year

The National Employment Agency (NEA) of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) in Cambodia provided 3,380 jobs to 17,535 registered job seekers in the first half of 2024. Most of these positions were filled by ...

The National Employment Agency...

July 16, 2024