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information and analysis on the Cambodian economy in regional
and global context, selected industries, and the equity market in Cambodia.

Economy & Industry

NBC allows banks and MFIs to issue bond

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) announced that banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs) with total equity of approximately $15million or above can now issue corporate bonds or list equity securities on the Cambodian stock market, a move industry insiders claim will help reduce reliance on foreign borrowings...

The National Bank of Cambodia ...

November 20, 2017

Coporate News

Nippon Express plans expansion in Cambodia

Nippon Express, a Japanese company specializing in truck, rail and air transport services, is now considering an expansion of its operations in Cambodia...

Nippon Express, a Japanese com...

November 16, 2017

Economy & Industry

Govt lowers withholding tax on interest on MFI loans

According the a new prakas signed by Finance Minister on October 27, the government has decided to lower withholding tax on interest on loans that microfinance institutions (MFIs) acquired from abroad from 14% to 10%, the move it claims will keep the sector sustainable...

According the a new prakas sig...

November 15, 2017

Economy & Industry

Japanese tourist arrivals increase 6.8% YoY in first nine months of 2017

Japanese tourist arrivals to Cambodia reached 146,000 during the first nine months of 2017, a 6.8% increase compared to the same period last year, according to figures from the Ministry of Tourism...

Japanese tourist arrivals to C...

November 14, 2017

Economy & Industry

Cambodia and China sign MOU on e-commerce

Cambodia and China signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) last Friday, under which China will provide technical assistance to help boost the Kingdom’s e-commerce sector...

Cambodia and China signed a me...

November 13, 2017

Coporate News

Low-cost public condo project breaks ground

Arakawa Residence, a $70mn low-cost public condominium project, broke ground yesterday, becoming the third project of its kind built in cooperation with Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC)...

Arakawa Residence, a $70mn low...

November 10, 2017

Economy & Industry

Govt to drop export fee next year

The Cambodian government will drop its export management fee in 2018, incurring an annual loss of $20mn in revenue, in order to reduce the cost of doing business in Cambodia, according to the draft of the 2018 national budget...

The Cambodian government will ...

November 8, 2017

Economy & Industry

National cassava policy planed

Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak has announced that the government will be spearheading a new National Cassava Policy aiming to address challenges in the industry and work towards ensuring a sustainable and resilient crop, strong value chains and greater regional market presence...

Minister of Commerce Pan Soras...

November 7, 2017

Coporate News

CIMIA launches insurance quote platform

Cambodian Investment Management Insurance Agent (CIMIA), a subsidiary of Cambodian Investment Management, plans to launch today an insurance quote system allowing users and potential clients to get immediate access to details on an array of insurance products...

Cambodian Investment Managemen...

November 6, 2017

Economy & Industry

CBC to issue commercial credit reporting

The Credit Bureau of Cambodia (CBC) is developing commercial credit reporting to allow its members to access the credit history of commercial enterprises...

The Credit Bureau of Cam...

November 1, 2017