CBC's report reveals that Cambodia's credit balance reached 248.9 trillion riels ($62.2 billion) by 2025, with women constituting 52% of 5.13 million borrowers. Phnom Penh, Kandal, and Kampong Speu account for 61% of total loans, with Phnom Penh alone at 51%. Provinces ...
01st April 2026
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Cambodia's economy grew by 5% in 2025, down from 6% in 2024. While early momentum was driven by U.S. exports and tourism, growth slowed due to global uncertainties and a border conflict with Thailand. Manufacturing remains the main driver at 8.5%, showing ...
31st March 2026
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According to GDCE data, bilateral trade between Cambodia and Singapore skyrocketed by 191.5% YoY in first two months of 2026. This dramatic increase was primarily fueled by a 209.3% YoY surge in imports from Singapore, totaling $322 million, driven by ...
26th March 2026
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The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has officially updated its "Lender of Last Resort" protocol, replacing the previous regulatory framework established in 2015. This new Prakas on Emergency Liquidity Assistance is designed to bolster the resilience of the country's banking sector and modernize its financial infrastructure. Under the updated guidelines, deposit-taking institutions facing temporary liquidity shortages can request assistance to prevent ...
24th March 2026
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The Royal Government of Cambodia recently convened an inter-ministerial meeting to draft the "Foresight Framework and Roadmap 2030." Led by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the initiative aims to transition public administration into a ...
17th March 2026
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Cambodia's debt service payments increased by 21% to $678.30 million in 2025, with $632 million paid in external debt and $45 million in domestic debt. Despite global economic challenges, this indicates strong repayment capacity, as noted by analysts. Public external debt comprised the majority of payments at $632.6 million, while domestic debt totaled $45.8 million. Although no new lending agreements were made in the fourth ...
16th March 2026
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Cambodia attracted $917 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first two months of 2026, a 14.2% decrease from the previous year. The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 85 projects, primarily in manufacturing, infrastructure, and ...
13th March 2026
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Cambodia's public debt reached $13.05 billion in 2025, an 8.3% increase from the previous year, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Last year alone, the government secured $1 billion in new concessional loans, primarily to fund priority infrastructure ...
12th March 2026
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Cambodia's exports reached $5.23 billion in January and February 2026, a 17.2% increase year-on-year, as reported by the ...
11th March 2026
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Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak reaffirmed Cambodia's commitment to achieving a 70% clean energy target by 2030, reaching 63% by 2025. During a meeting with 400 transport workers in Pursat, the Minister emphasized that expanding renewables-such as ...
10th March 2026
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