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.

Economy & Industry

Cambodia’s palm oil sector likely affected by EU

Cambodia’s nascent palm oil sector could be affected by the new proposed rules from European Union restricting the import of palm oil, but the country’s exporters is hoping that demand from Asian countries will cushion the blow...

Cambodia’s nascent palm oil ...

January 24, 2018

Coporate News

Morris Holdings receives funding for expansion in Cambodia

Morris Holdings Limited, a China-based manufacturer of affordable furniture, has received $26mn in the form of a convertible loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to expand its operations in Cambodia and China...

Morris Holdings Limited, a Chi...

January 23, 2018

Economy & Industry

VisionFund launches drought insurance

e Microfinance Institution VisionFund International has launched an insurance program that will cover families affected by drought, according to a company statement released last Thursday...

e Microfinance Institution Vis...

January 22, 2018

Economy & Industry

MoU to boost output of cashew nuts

Cambodia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Vietnam Cashew Association signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) this week that aims to bolster the production of cashews nuts in Cambodia to reach 1 million tonnes a year...

Cambodia’s Ministry of Agric...

January 19, 2018

Economy & Industry

Western rail line scheduled for completion by year-end

The western rail line linking Phnom Penh to Poipet on the Thai border is scheduled for completion by the end of this year, according to a new dateline set in a report from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT)...

The western rail line linking ...

January 18, 2018

Economy & Industry

SECC warns against investment in cryptocurrencies

The Securities Exchange Commission of Cambodia (SECC) yesterday warned the public against investing in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, arguing there is no regulation in place to manage the use of digital coins...

The Securities Exchange Commis...

January 17, 2018

Economy & Industry

Employer representatives unhappy with draft amendments to Labor Law

Representatives of private sector are dissatisfied with the draft amendments to Cambodia’s Labor Law, which would overhaul the regulations surrounding working contracts...

Representatives of private sec...

January 16, 2018

Economy & Industry

Govt approves plan to build new airport for Phnom Penh

According to a document from the Council of Ministers, dated December 21, the Cambodian government has approved an investment proposal from Cambodian Airport Investment Co Ltd (CAI) to build a $1.5bn, 2,600- hectare airport in Kandal province’s Kandal Steung district, about 30 kilometer south of Phnom Penh...

According to a document from t...

January 15, 2018

Coporate News

Malaysian motorcycle maker enters Cambodian market

DNC Asiatic Holdings Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian manufacturer of motorcycles, will ship 25,000 units of its Demak model to the Kingdom this year, in a deal worth $56mn...

DNC Asiatic Holdings Sdn Bhd, ...

January 12, 2018

Economy & Industry

Industry experts optimistic on property sector in 2018

Experts and investors in the property sector have shown their optimism about the Kingdom’s real estate market in 2018, expressing confidence in the sector’s viability. Ann Sothida, country director of CBRE Cambodia...

Experts and investors in the p...

January 11, 2018