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 rises to $14.17 billion

A Ministry of Commerce report released indicated that Cambodia's trade with Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries rose to $14.17 billion in the first five months of 2024, a 14.2% increase from ...

A Ministry of Commerce report ...

June 6, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia aims to drive green financing through policy reforms

National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Governor Chea Serey emphasized Cambodia's commitment to green financing during her visit to Brussels, Belgium, for the Francophone Central Bank Governors' meeting, which gathered officials from 20 central banks representing ...

National Bank of Cambodia (NBC...

June 5, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia embraces wind energy farms

Cambodia is set to establish its first wind farms in Mondulkiri and Kampot provinces, according to Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak. The wind farms will ...

Cambodia is set to establish ...

June 4, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia's tourism rebounds with Angkor Wat ticket sales leading the way

Cambodia's tourism sector is witnessing a robust recovery, highlighted by a significant increase in visitors to the Angkor Archaeological Park. In the first five months of this year, the park welcomed ...

Cambodia's tourism sector is w...

June 3, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia and Turkey aim for $1 billion trade

Cambodia and Turkey have committed to boosting bilateral trade to $1 billion annually and advancing plans for direct flights between Phnom Penh and Istanbul. The agreement was ...

Cambodia and Turkey have commi...

May 31, 2024

Market Update

Wholesale and trade sector surpasses pre-pandemic levels

Cambodia's wholesale and retail trade sector has not only recovered post-Covid but also surpassed pre-pandemic levels, driven by higher disposable incomes and a growing economy. In 2023, wholesale and retail trade reached 13,182 billion riels ...

Cambodia's wholesale and retai...

May 30, 2024

Market Update

CDC approves four new industrial projects in Kampong Speu

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved four new industrial projects in Kampong Speu province, with a total investment of $25 million, creating over 1,200 jobs. Confirmed by Chea Vuthy, CDC Secretary General, and ...

The Council for the Developmen...

May 29, 2024

Market Update

Life insurance renewals increased by more than 70% in 2023

Cambodians' trust in insurance is evident as renewals drove the life insurance business with over 70% growth in 2023, despite the overall industry facing a slight decline of 0.5% due to banking turmoil linked to a real estate crisis. Renewals accounted ...

Cambodians' trust in insurance...

May 28, 2024

Market Update

MoC and NBC urges Khmer Riel label on products

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) recently held a high-level meeting to strategize on promoting the use of the Khmer Riel, focusing on implementing price tag labeling in Khmer Riel. Co-chaired ...

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC)...

May 27, 2024

Market Update

Cambodian banks see slowest credit growth in two decades

According to the Annual Financial Stability Review report 2023 of the NBC, bank credit growth in Cambodia has reached its lowest in two decades, with household mortgage loans showing weak growth. The NBC noted that ...

According to the Annual Financ...

May 23, 2024