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

Government Debt-to-GDP expected to exceed 27% this year

The Cambodian government announced a public debt stock of $12.67 billion by the end of Q2 2025, with a debt-to-GDP ratio projected to reach a five-year high of 27.3%. This ratio has steadily increased from 20.8% in 2020 to an estimated 26.1% in 2024...

The Cambodian government annou...

October 1, 2025

Market Update

Trademark registration moves to a paperless system starting today

The Cambodian Ministry of Commerce is introducing a Paperless Trademark Registration System to enhance the business environment and improve transparency. The system will be available from September 30 and will manage the trademark registration process in ...

The Cambodian Ministry of Comm...

September 30, 2025

Market Update

Vietnam-Cambodia trade progressing toward $20 billion target

Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Vietnam has tripled between 2014 and 2024, reaching $10.1 billion, with an average annual growth rate of about 12%. The two countries have established a solid legal framework through key agreements, including the 2019 ...

Bilateral trade between Cambod...

September 29, 2025

Market Update

ADB backs $52 million initiative for Cambodia's green energy path

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $52.72 million loan for Cambodia's Grid Expansion Project, aimed at strengthening the nation's transmission network to integrate more renewable energy and meet escalating electricity demand. Cambodia has ...

The Asian Development Bank (AD...

September 19, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia sees trade with ASEAN soar to $11B

Cambodia's trade with ASEAN member states reached $10.96 billion in the first eight months of 2025, a 4.5% YoY increase. Exports rose 16% to $3.98 billion, while imports declined 1.16% to $6.98 billion. ASEAN trade accounted for 25.62% of Cambodia's total trade ...

Cambodia's trade with ASEAN me...

September 18, 2025

Market Update

Beijing reaffirms Funan Techo Canal completion by 2028

China has pledged to advance collaboration to ensure the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal is completed by 2028. This commitment follows Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol's request to Chinese Vice Minister Zhou Haibing for increased Chinese investment in Cambodia's ...

China has pledged to advance c...

September 17, 2025

Market Update

Shipments to RCEP exceed $6.6B between January and August

Cambodia's exports to RCEP countries reached $6,628 million from January to August of this year, a nearly 10% increase from the same period last year, constituting 31.8% of Cambodia's total exports. Imports from RCEP nations increased by 16.95% to $19,728 million. This led to a 15% YoY increase in Cambodia's two-way trade with RCEP nations, reaching $26,375 million, which accounted for 61.5% of the country's total international trade. Officials attribute these positive figures to the RCEP ...

Cambodia's exports to RCEP cou...

September 16, 2025

Market Update

Techo International Airport set to welcome more carriers

Cambodia's newest and largest airport, Techo International Airport (KTI), is set to expand its airline offerings in October with the addition of two major carriers: Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways. Etihad Airways, in particular, has announced plans to commence direct ...

Cambodia's newest and largest ...

September 15, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia, UK sign agreement to strengthen governance via regulatory reform

Cambodia and the UK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the reform of Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA), aiming to enhance governance and the rule of law through capacity building. This initiative will improve ...

Cambodia and the UK have signe...

September 12, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia's exports surpass $20 billion, rising 14.8% in the first eight months of 2025

In the first eight months of 2025, Cambodia's exports reached $20.18 billion, a 14.8% increase from the previous year, with major goods including apparel, footwear, travel items, bicycles, car tires, and agricultural products. The primary export destinations ...

In the first eight months of 2...

September 11, 2025