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

ADB to support business policy reform with a $50 million policy-based loan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $50 million policy-based loan to enhance Cambodia's business environment, promote competitiveness, and reduce trade barriers as part of the ongoing "Trade and Competitiveness Program." This initiative aims ...

The Asian Development Bank (AD...

November 27, 2024

Market Update

Flights increase 14% YoY, passengers jump 21% YoY during Jan-Oct 2024

Cambodia's aviation sector has seen significant growth in 2024, with the country's three international airports handling over 47,000 flights in the first ten months, a 14% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Passenger numbers at these airports reached nearly 5 million, showing ...

Cambodia's aviation sector has...

November 26, 2024

Market Update

CDC to launch cdcIPM to smoothen investment procedures

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has introduced the CDC Investment Project Management System (cdcIPM), a groundbreaking initiative set to modernize investment processes, facilitating smoother business investments within Cambodia. The cdcIPM, described by ...

The Council for the Developmen...

November 25, 2024

Market Update

2025 budget increased to 2 billion in Special Drawing Rights (SDR)

The forthcoming draft law on finance for fiscal management in 2025 permits the government to borrow up to 2 billion in Special Drawing Rights (SDR), a notable increase from the 1.7 billion in SDR allocated for borrowing in 2024. Special Drawing Rights, an international reserve asset ...

The forthcoming draft law on f...

November 22, 2024

Market Update

Cambodian rubber latex exports net $472 million from January to October

Cambodia recorded a noteworthy increase in revenue from natural rubber latex exports, reaching $472 million in the first ten months of 2024, marking a 22.5% surge compared to the previous year. The country exported 291,269 tons of natural rubber latex during this period, reflecting a 2.6% growth over the same period ...

Cambodia recorded a noteworthy...

November 21, 2024

Market Update

Water Festival 2024 contributed approximately $600-$700 million to Cambodian economy

During the recent Water Festival, tourists made substantial economic contributions, staying in Phnom Penh for up to a week and spending on accommodation, food, and souvenirs, as noted by economist Dr. Hong Vannak from the Royal Academy of Cambodia. The festival generated ...

During the recent Water Festiv...

November 20, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia's large scale infra development requires $36 billion

According to a report by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT), the implementation of the infrastructure development master plan, which includes short, medium, and long-term projects, will require an investment capital of over $36 billion. Priority projects will ...

According to a report by the M...

November 19, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia received five billion US dollar in FDI in the past ten months

During the first ten months of 2024, the Council for Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 346 investments amounting to over $5 billion which represented an increase of 38% compared to the same period last year according to Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Board (CIB) of CDC. He expressed that the World Lin ...

During the first ten months of...

November 18, 2024

Market Update

Cambodian government to issue $125M in bonds in 2025

The Royal Government of Cambodia plans to issue bonds worth 500 billion riels (around $125 million) in 2025 to support public sector projects and maintain the national budget. Additionally, the government aims to issue up to $1 billion in bonds over the next five years, primarily to fund infrastructure projects ...

The Royal Government of Cambod...

November 13, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia's exports rose by 16% YoY from January to October 2024

Cambodia's exports reached $21.57 billion in the first ten months of 2024, marking a 16% increase compared to the same period last year. Major export products included garments, footwear, travel goods, bicycles, car tires, and agricultural goods such ...

Cambodia's exports reached $21...

November 12, 2024