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'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

Market Update

Cambodia-China trade experiences strong growth in the first half of 2024

Cambodia and China have experienced a significant surge in bilateral trade during the first half of 2024, with trade volume reaching $7.31 billion from January to June, marking an 18.8% increase from $6.15 billion in the same ...

Cambodia and China have experi...

July 15, 2024

Market Update

GFT exports increase by 17% YoY in the first half of 2024

Cambodia's garment, footwear, and travel goods (GFT) exports surged by 16.89% YoY in the first half of 2024, generating $6.15 billion, according to data from the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). The GFT sector is a cornerstone ...

Cambodia's garment, footwear, ...

July 12, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia's trade increases by 12.7% YoY in the first half of the year, reaching $26 billion

Cambodia's international trade reached $26.09 billion in the first half of 2024, marking a 12.7% increase from the same period last year. Exports totaled $12.29 billion, while imports stood at $13.8 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $1.5 billion ...

Cambodia's international trade...

July 11, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia records 1,614 electric vehicles by June 2024

As of June 2024, Cambodia has registered 1,614 electric vehicles (EVs), with popular brands including China's BYD, Japan's Toyota, and Tesla. The country promotes EV usage due to their environmental benefits and cost savings, having reduced import ...

As of June 2024, Cambodia has ...

July 10, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia-France bilateral trade hits $515M in 2023, reaches $206M in early 2024

During the 2nd Cambodia-France Business Forum, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasized France's growing role in the country's trade and investment sector. Bilateral trade between Cambodia and France reached $515.21 million ...

During the 2nd Cambodia-France...

July 9, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia experiences investment boom in first half of 2024

Cambodia's Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved $3.2 billion in fixed-asset investments for 190 projects in the first half of 2024, marking a remarkable 194% increase from the $1.1 billion recorded during the same period last year. The approved projects encompass ...

Cambodia's Council for the Dev...

July 8, 2024