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

Global economic pressures are placed on garment exports

Cambodia experienced a 17% decrease in apparel and clothing accessories exports in the first nine months of 2023 compared to the same period last year. However, exports have shown signs of recovery in recent months, according to the General ...

Cambodia experienced a 17% dec...

October 31, 2023

Market Update

GDP per capita in Cambodia is expected to reach $2,071 in 2024

Cambodia's GDP per capita is expected to reach $2,071 in 2024, up from $1,917 in 2023, according to a report from the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The economy is expected to grow 6.6% next year, driven by garment exports, tourism, ...

Cambodia's GDP per capita is e...

October 30, 2023

Market Update

Cambodia's $5.8 billion in exports to RCEP nations increase by 23%

Cambodia's exports to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries increased by 23% in the first nine months of 2021, according to a Ministry of Commerce report. The country exported $5.8 billion worth ...

Cambodia's exports to the Regi...

October 27, 2023

Market Update

PM hope the Funan Techo Canal to ripe economic growth

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet has expressed confidence in the Funan Techo Canal waterway project, a significant infrastructure investment in the country's transport sector to boost the country's economic development. The project, also ...

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun ...

October 26, 2023

Market Update

As construction activity increases, steel imports rise

Cambodia imported over $280 million worth of iron and steel in the first nine months of 2023, representing over 1% of the country's total imports. The country's construction sector has shown some improvement this year, attributed to an uptick in projects approved ...

Cambodia imported over $280 mi...

October 25, 2023

Market Update

G-PSF to address business challenges, boost economy

The Government-Private Sector Forum (G-PSF) is set to take place in November this year to address challenges in businesses and investment and set up strategic drives to boost the economy. The forum will be chaired by Prime Minister Hun Manet, ...

The Government-Private Sector ...

October 24, 2023

Market Update

Chinese company express interest to construct airport metro

Cambodia's Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has revealed plans by Chinese firm Guangzhou Metro Group to connect Phnom Penh with the new international airport. Chairman of Guangzhou Metro Group, Jianlong Ding, expressed ...

Cambodia's Council for the Dev...

October 23, 2023

Market Update

In the first nine months, rubber exports bring in $320.5 million for Cambodia

Cambodia exported 242,304 tons of dry rubber in the first nine months of 2023, a 3.5% increase from 234,100 tons in the same period last year, according to a report from the General Directorate of Rubber. The country earned $320.5 million ...

Cambodia exported 242,304 tons...

October 20, 2023

Market Update

Cambodia FDI surges 27% in the first nine months of 2023, despite global economic turmoil

Cambodia has approved 191 new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects from 2023 to September, a 27% increase on last year's approvals. The growth is driven by recent policy directives, despite global trade ...

Cambodia has approved 191 new ...

October 19, 2023

Market Update

China will invest $3.6 billion to boost the Kingdom's energy sector

Cambodia's energy sector has received over $3.6 billion from Chinese corporations, thanks to Prime Minister Hun Manet's efforts at the 'Belt and Road Forum' in Beijing. Wang Bo, Chairman of China Machinery Engineering Corporation, ...

Cambodia's energy sector has r...

October 18, 2023