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

Call for Cambodia to establish deposit-protection schemes

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has urged the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) to establish deposit-protection schemes to enhance the stability of the banking framework in the country. The NBC should intervene ...

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Rese...

January 2, 2024

Market Update

Over 11,000 new companies are registered by the ministry in the first 11 months of 2023

The Cambodian Ministry of Commerce registered 11,506 new companies and enterprises in January-November 2023, reflecting a 14.58% increase compared to the same period last year. Of these, over 61% ...

The Cambodian Ministry of Comm...

December 29, 2023

Market Update

January-November 2023 saw a 14.8% YoY decrease in Cambodia's textile and apparel exports

In the first 11 months of this year, Cambodia experienced a 15% year-on-year (YoY) decline in the export value of textiles, garments, footwear, and travel products, amounting to $9.9 billion. The decrease ...

In the first 11 months of this...

December 28, 2023

Market Update

The census of Cambodia records 753,670 economic entities

The official results of the 2022 Economic Census reveal that Cambodia is home to 753,670 business establishments, employing 2.98 million people. This marks a significant increase of 49% from the 2011 Economic Census, which ...

The official results of the 20...

December 27, 2023

Market Update

In just 11 months, Cambodia welcomes almost half million Chinese tourists

According to a report released by the Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia welcomed 498,250 Chinese visitors in the first 11 months of 2023. This figure constituted 10.1% of the total 4.91 million international tourist arrivals ...

According to a report released...

December 26, 2023

Market Update

Cambodia's exports to South Korea rise by 22%

In the initial 11 months of 2023, Cambodia experienced a noteworthy surge in exports to South Korea, surpassing $253 million and contributing to a bilateral trade volume exceeding $683 million. The country's trade deficit with ...

In the initial 11 months of 20...

December 25, 2023

Market Update

RCEP trade with Cambodia reaches $26 billion in January-November

In the January-November period of 2021, Cambodia's trade with RCEP nations exceeded $26.5 billion, constituting 61% of the country's overall international trade, which stood at $43 billion. Throughout this ...

In the January-November period...

December 22, 2023

Market Update

Bakong has reached ten million accounts

The Central Bank of Cambodia's digital currency, Bakong, has seen a significant adoption rate, with around 10 million accounts created since its launch in October 2020. This represents 60% of Cambodia's population, indicating ...

The Central Bank of Cambodia's...

December 21, 2023

Market Update

Electrical machinery exports increase by 70%

In the initial 11 months of 2023, Cambodia witnessed a substantial increase in exports of electrical machinery, equipment, and related products, totaling nearly $3 billion. This marked a significant growth of 70% compared to the corresponding ...

In the initial 11 months of 20...

December 20, 2023

Market Update

ITU approves 6GHz mobile use in Cambodia

Cambodia has received approval from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to utilize the 6GHz band for the expansion of mobile services. This approval was granted subsequent to the 2023 World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRC) held ...

Cambodia has received approval...

December 19, 2023