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.

Coporate News

Sihanoukville port poise to list on CSX

Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) is poise to list on the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) following a book-building process to determine what price to offer in an initial public offering (IPO)...

Sihanoukville Autonomous Port ...

May 9, 2017

Economy & Industry

Japanese firm to offer inverter to PPWSA’s water plant

Japan-based company Metawater will provide its power-saving inverter equipment to a water treatment plant operated by Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) through an arrangement that will help the Japanese government earn carbon reduction credits, according to a Nikkei Asian Review report...

Japan-based company Metawate...

May 8, 2017

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CPC breaks ground for oil refinery

Cambodia Petrochemical Company (CPC) yesterday broke ground for the Kingdom’s landmark oil refinery, a $1.62bn project with an updated completion date set for the middle of 2019...

Cambodia Petrochemical Company...

May 5, 2017

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Angkor Air launches first charter flight to Japan

National carrier Cambodia Angkor Air will launch its first charter flight from Siem Reap to Japan today and is considering a regular service on the route, a senior airline executive said...

National carrier Cambodia Angk...

May 3, 2017

Economy & Industry

Garment sector sees robust growth despite wage increase

Cambodia’s garment sector growth remained healthy despite increased wages for workers, Minister of Labor Ith Sam Heng said at an event commemorating International Labor Day yesterday. According to the minister, the sector employs 750,000 workers and pays $2bn in salaries annually, with the minimum wage increasing by nearly 10% to $153 a month...

Cambodia’s garment sector gr...

May 2, 2017

Market Update

Monthly Market Summary

Shares in Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) ended the month up 0.50% to KHR4,040 (-1.46% YTD). The volume trading in April came to 20,455 shares. Based on the last close and 2016 earnings, the stock is trading at P/E of 6.96x.

Shares in Phnom Penh Water Sup...

April 28, 2017

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GE signs sales agreement for 135Mw coal plant

US-based General Electric (GE) signed a sales agreement yesterday to supply parts to the new 135-megawatt coal-fired plant in Preah Sihanouk province that is being constructed by a subsidiary of Toshiba...

US-based General Electric (G...

April 27, 2017

Economy & Industry

ADB provides $9.2mn in loan for solar farm in Cambodia

The Asia Development Bank (ADB) announced yesterday that it will provide a $9.2mn loan to Singapore-based energy provider Sunseap Group that plans to build a large-scale solar farm in Bavet. In its press release, the ADB said the loan would take the form of a debt financing package that was co-financed by an unnamed private sector institution...

The Asia Development Bank (ADB...

April 26, 2017

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Railway firm eyes Cambodia

Chinese locomotive and railway equipment giant CRRC Zelc is to conduct a feasibility study into the investment potential of Cambodia to help improve the kingdom’s railway system while contributing to the One Belt One Road initiative.

Chinese locomotive and railway...

April 25, 2017

Economy & Industry

Farmers urged to grow chemical-free vegetables

At a workshop last Friday, in which officials from the Agricultural Ministry, NGOs, and farming organizations exchanged ideas on boosting the domestic vegetable market, farmers were urged to reduce their reliance on pesticides in order to address the concerns of consumers who are worried about high levels of chemicals...

At a workshop last Friday, in...

April 24, 2017