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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

Water taxis expected to be launched next year

A waterway passenger transport service via the Tonle Sap and Tonle Bassac rivers is expected to be launched next year, bringing hopes of eased traffic congestion in Phnom Penh and providing a new option for tourists...

A waterway passenger transport...

February 9, 2017

Economy & Industry

Govt finalizing legislation for bond market

The government is finalizing legislation that would regulate the establishment of a bond market, officials said during a public consultation on a prakas (regulation) on public offering of debt securities...

The government is finalizing l...

February 8, 2017

Economy & Industry

Insurance gross premium surges 35.6% last year

Cambodia’s insurance industry saw record growth last year, with total gross premium surging 35.6% to $113.6mn from $83.7mn in 2015, according to a report from the Insurance Association in Cambodia (IAC)...

Cambodia’s insurance industr...

February 7, 2017

Economy & Industry

Total issuance of NCDs triples in 2016

According to the 2016 annual report of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), total issuance of negotiable certificates of deposits (NCDs) tripled last year, with $11bn in USD-denominated certificates and KHR12tn ($3bn) in KHR-denominated certificates placed on the market over the course of the year...

According to the 2016 annual r...

February 6, 2017

Market Update

CSX index inches down 0.96%

Today, the CSX index fell 0.96% from the previous close to 360.8 pts, as GTI shares dropped 4.82%. While PPWSA shares edged up 0.49%, PPAP and PPSP shares were unchanged. This morning just 2 shares changed hands...

Today, the CSX index fell 0.96...

February 3, 2017

Economy & Industry

Study shows fintech could increase GDP by about 6%

% Adopting digital financial services, or fintech, could increase the Kingdom’s GDP by about 6%, according to Accelerating Financial Inclusion in Southeast Asia with Digital Finance, a report commissioned by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)...

% Adopting digital financial s...

February 2, 2017

Economy & Industry

EDC expects electricity imports to fall in 2017

As domestic power production increases thanks to investments in hydropower resources, Cambodia’s electricity imports from neighboring countries are expected to fall this year, according to the annual report released on Monday by Electricite du Cambodge (EDC)...

As domestic power production i...

February 1, 2017

Economy & Industry

Outbound tourists increase during Lunar New Year

The number of Cambodians travelling overseas increased significantly during the three-day Chinese festival this year compared to the same period last year, said tourism industry insiders, attributing the rising trend to better living conditions as a result of strong economic growth...

The number of Cambodians trave...

January 30, 2017

Coporate News

TRC summons Cellcard for questioning

Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) summoned Cellcard operator CamGSM in for questioning over concerns that the company was engaged in predatory pricing. This comes just days after Cellcard unveiled its Osja Xchange plan...

Telecommunication Regulator of...

January 27, 2017

Market Update

CSX index rises for third day straight

Today, the CSX index rose for a third day straight, up 1.09% from the previous close to 367.6 pts, driven by gain for PPWSA, GTI, and PPSP. This morning, 81,730 shares changed hands...

Today, the CSX index rose for ...

January 27, 2017