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

SECC issues new prakas on dispute resolution in securities sector

The Securities Exchange Commission of Cambodia (SECC) has issued new regulations and procedures for solving dispute involving parties operating in the securities sector...

The Securities Exchange Commis...

September 26, 2017

Equity Report

PPAP's 1H17 review: earnings rise 2.5% YoY on solid revenue growth

Thanks to increasing cargo traffic, total revenue in the first half of 2017 rose 10.0% YoY to KHR33.33bn. The solid top-line increase was thanks to a robust growth in main sources of revenue including income from stevedoring, lift-on lift-off (LOLO), and port services, which rose 12.4% YoY, 19.6% YoY, and 8.8% YoY, respectively...

Thanks to increasing cargo tra...

September 18, 2017

Economy & Industry

Video streaming platforms aim to tap local market

The local market for streaming video on demand (SVOD) has become a whole lot richer recently, with four SVOD service providers—including international heavyweight Netflix, Malaysia-based iFlix, homegrown Sabay’s Soyo, and Westec Media’s JaiKon TV—competing head-to-head for subscribers...

The local market for streaming...

September 18, 2017

Economy & Industry

Yuan-riel exchange rate launched

The National Bank of Cambodia and the People’s Bank of China officially launched yesterday the yuan-riel exchange rate that is believed to be important for economic and financial ties between the two countries...

The National Bank of Cambodia ...

September 15, 2017

Coporate News

Sihanoukville SEZ aims for bigger expansion

Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ), which currently boasts 110 tenants with 93 factories in operation on its 525-hectare first-phase development, is proceeding to develop infrastructure on the zone’s remaining 600 hectares, with an aim to attract nearly 200 new tenants in the next five years...

Sihanoukville Special Economic...

September 14, 2017

Economy & Industry

New cement plants to begin operations by year-end

Two new cement plants are expected to begin operations by the end of the year, increasing production capacity to a level that meets domestic demand, according to a state official who said the government would stop issuing new licenses in order to protect dwindling natural resources...

Two new cement plants are expe...

September 13, 2017

Economy & Industry

GI status sought for Cambodian prahok

The government is working to get geographical indication (GI) status for Siem Reap prahok in an effort to make the fermented fish paste recognized in international markets...

The government is working to g...

September 12, 2017

Coporate News

Global Purify Power launches its solar project

Global Purify Power (GPP)—a joint venture involving Cambodian, Thai, and Laos investors—started last Friday groundbreaking work on its first solar power project in Kampong Speu province, as part of the company’s plan to invest $400mn to generate 225 MW of solar power...

Global Purify Power (GPP)—a ...

September 11, 2017

Economy & Industry

Cambodia and Thailand sign DTA

Cambodia and Thailand have officially signed a double taxation agreement (DTA) that aims to encourage bilateral investment and strengthen economic ties by avoiding dual taxation...

Cambodia and Thailand have off...

September 8, 2017

Coporate News

Pestech plans to list Cambodian subsidiary next year

Malaysian power infrastructure provider Pestech International plans to list its wholly-owned Cambodian subsidiary by the second quarter of 2018 in a bid to raise $18mn to expand its presence in the Indo-China region, according to Nikkei Asian Review...

Malaysian power infrastructure...

September 7, 2017