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

CDC approves $4.68bn worth of investment project in 2022

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved $4.68bn worth of investment projects in 2022, up 7.5% over $4.36bn in 2021. The figures were revealed in a Jan 6 report issued by the CDC. The leading source markets were mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, the Cayman Islands, Thailand, and Singapore, the report noted,

The Council for the Developmen...

January 9, 2023

Market Update

Cambodia's e-commerce market value expected to reach $1.78bn by 2025

The market value of e-commerce in Cambodia is estimated to reach $1.1bn in 2022, $1.28bn in 2023, $1.50bn next year, and $1.78bn in 2025, thanks to the growing reach of the internet, better access to newer technologies, increasing digitalization, and rise in income levels.

The market value of e-commerce...

January 5, 2023

Market Update

National Social Assistance Fund (NSAF) launched

National Social Assistance Fund (NSAF) was officially launched on Jan 1, 2023. NSAF has been created through the integration of the National Social Security Fund for Civil Servants, the National Veterans Fund and the Department of Social Welfare.

National Social Assistance Fun...

January 3, 2023

Market Update

Cambodia welcomes nearly 2 million foreign visitors in first 11 months

Cambodia welcomed more than 1.9 million international visitors in the first 11 months of 2022, a 12-fold increase YoY. However, it is still down 67.6% compared to 5.9 million booked for the same period of record-breaking 2019, according to the Ministry of Tourism.

Cambodia welcomed more than 1....

January 2, 2023

Market Update

Preliminary studies on mass transit system for PP completed

Preliminary studies on three options for a mass transit railway system for Phnom Penh have been completed, and a report will be submitted to PM Hun Sen to decide which choice to move ahead with, according to the Minister of Public Works and Transport Sun Chanthol.

Preliminary studies on three o...

December 27, 2022

Market Update

SERC launches Fintech Regulatory Sandbox

The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) has launched the FinTech Regulatory Sandbox, an environment allowing firms to experiment with innovative financial products or services with real customers in a production environment, within a well-defined space and for a limited duration.

The Securities and Exchange Re...

December 26, 2022

Market Update

Alibaba establish eWTP partnership with Cambodia

China's largest e-retailer Alibaba Group and Cambodia have announced the Electronic World Trade Platform (eWTP) partnership, which is expected to strengthen Cambodia's economic development and digital economy.

China's largest e-retailer Ali...

December 22, 2022

Market Update

Garment sector benefits from Japanese firms' production shift from China

Cambodia's garment sector has received a boost as some big Japanese garment companies are shifting their manufacturing and procurement bases from China to Cambodia and Vietnam due to rising costs and Chinese government's zero COVID-19 policy, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC).

Cambodia's garment sector has ...

December 21, 2022

Market Update

Cambodia exports $3bn worth of agri-products in first 10 months

From Jan to Oct 2022, Cambodia exported more than $3bn worth of agricultural products, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Milled rice exports were at 509,249 tonnes, up 10.7% YoY, with total value of $435.4mn.

From Jan to Oct 2022, Cambodi...

December 20, 2022

Market Update

Thailand's CP Group keen to invest in clean energy and food processing in Cambodia

Thailand's Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group has sought support from the Cambodian government for investment opportunities in clean energy and food processing sectors.

Thailand's Charoen Pokphand (C...

December 19, 2022