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

Cambodia records 1,614 electric vehicles by June 2024

As of June 2024, Cambodia has registered 1,614 electric vehicles (EVs), with popular brands including China's BYD, Japan's Toyota, and Tesla. The country promotes EV usage due to their environmental benefits and cost savings, having reduced import ...

As of June 2024, Cambodia has ...

July 10, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia-France bilateral trade hits $515M in 2023, reaches $206M in early 2024

During the 2nd Cambodia-France Business Forum, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasized France's growing role in the country's trade and investment sector. Bilateral trade between Cambodia and France reached $515.21 million ...

During the 2nd Cambodia-France...

July 9, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia experiences investment boom in first half of 2024

Cambodia's Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved $3.2 billion in fixed-asset investments for 190 projects in the first half of 2024, marking a remarkable 194% increase from the $1.1 billion recorded during the same period last year. The approved projects encompass ...

Cambodia's Council for the Dev...

July 8, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia sees 57% increase in agricultural exports

In the first half of 2024, Cambodia exported over 6.13 million tonnes of agricultural products, a 57% increase from 2023, earning over $2.8 billion. Key exports included milled rice, paddy rice, fresh cassava, cassava flour, cashew nuts, corn, fresh longan, fresh mango, and pepper, shipped to 80 countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, China, and South Korea....

In the first half of 2024, Cam...

July 5, 2024

Market Update

CamDX usage rises by 13% YoY, reaching 17.3 million transactions

Cambodia's Cambodia Data Exchange Platform (CamDX) has experienced a 13% YoY increase in usage, reaching 17.3 million digital transactions as of July 2024. CamDX supports digital services for both the government and private sectors, helping to ...

Cambodia's Cambodia Data Excha...

July 4, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia announces the rebasing of its GDP calculations

Cambodia has updated its GDP calculations to 2014, aligning with the United Nations Statistics Division's 2008 System of National Accounts standards to reflects the country's significant structural shifts since 2000, transitioning from an agriculture-based economy ...

Cambodia has updated its GDP c...

July 3, 2024

Market Update

CBC produced credit reports for 90% of its borrowers across the country

The Credit Bureau of Cambodia (CBC) has generated 6.3 million credit reports for its 7 million borrowers, covering about 90% of the adult population in Cambodia, reflecting a 19% increase over the past five years. This surge in demand underscores ...

The Credit Bureau of Cambodia ...

July 2, 2024

Market Update

Preah Sihanouk Investment Promotion Group meets to boost new projects and tourism

The Investment Promotion Working Group for Preah Sihanouk has convened to discuss proposals, incentives, concessions, and streamlining project procedures in the province. By May, 41 projects had qualified for incentives under the scheme, with ...

The Investment Promotion Worki...

July 1, 2024

Market Update

Thailand-Cambodia to strengthen cooperation and trade ties

Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to enhance and expand their cooperation in multiple sectors, including economy, trade, tourism, security, and demining activities, following a meeting between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa in Phnom Penh. ...

Cambodia and Thailand have agr...

June 28, 2024

Market Update

Prime Minister urges MSMEs to contribute to socio-economic development

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged the owners of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to work together to contribute to the country's socio-economic development. MSMEs play a crucial role ...

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun M...

June 27, 2024