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

CSX to launch an auction platform for sovereign bonds

The Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) is preparing to launch an auction platform for sovereign bonds, which will be an alternative to the National Bank of Cambodia Auction Platform (NBCP)....

The Cambodia Securities Exchan...

March 20, 2023

Market Update

Five major factories to open in K. Speu province

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has announced that five major factories and manufacturing enterprises will be opening in Kampong Speu province. The factories will employ more than 5,000 workers starting from March 17, 2023....

The Ministry of Labour and Voc...

March 17, 2023

Market Update

Cambodian cassava farmers partner with Chinese firm to boost exports

Cambodian cassava producers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Global Ecological Rice (Cambodia) Co Ltd, a Chinese-owned company, to improve and maintain access to the Chinese market for their starchy tuberous roots...

Cambodian cassava producers ha...

March 14, 2023

Market Update

Cambodia's GFT exports slump by 25% in February amid global demand slowdown

Cambodia's exports of garments, footwear and travel (GFT) goods, the country's largest export earner, dropped by nearly 25 percent in February 2023, compared to the same month in 2022, according to the trade data released by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE)...

Cambodia's exports of garment...

March 13, 2023

Market Update

New port and logistics centre to boost Cambodia's freight movement

A new multi-purpose port and logistics centre in Kampong Chhnang province, owned by KLP.T Transportation Co Ltd, is expected to improve Cambodia's freight movement, especially of agricultural products from the provinces near Tonle Sap Lake to international markets....

A new multi-purpose port and l...

March 10, 2023

Market Update

Cambodian mango farmers benefit from increased exports to China

Cambodia has seen a rise in its mango exports to China and other markets in 2022, thanks to improved quality standards and market access. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Cambodia exported more than 100,000 tons of fresh mangoes to China last year, up from 4,771 tons in 2021....

Cambodia has seen a rise in it...

March 9, 2023

Market Update

GDT collects over $53mn in e-commerce tax since May 2022

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) has collected over $53mn in tax from e-commerce since May 2022 in a feat seen as an indication of the rising trends of online shopping and trading in Cambodia, especially in light of the Covid-19 crisis....

The General Department of Taxa...

February 22, 2023

Market Update

Kampot contributes 50% of Kingdom's banana exports

Kampot province has contributed about 50% of Cambodia's total banana exports, as the provincial authority encourage investors to expand the cultivation. About 2,000 tonnes of banana are exported monthly to foreign markets, mostly to China, said Kampot provincial governor Mao Thonin...

Kampot province has contribute...

February 20, 2023

Market Update

Cambodia's GFT exports drop 28% YoY in Jan 2023

Cambodia exported $782mn worth of garments, footwear, and travel (GFT) goods in Jan 2023, down 28% YoY from $1.08bn in Jan 2022, according to the trade data released recently by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE)....

Cambodia exported $782mn worth...

February 15, 2023

Market Update

Cambodia's exports to US surge 40% YoY in 2022

Cambodia's exports to the US surged 40% YoY to $12.2bn in 2022, according to the US Census Bureau. The Kingdom imported $450mn worth of products from the world's biggest economy, up 8% YoY. ...

Cambodia's exports to the US s...

February 13, 2023