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

Cambodia sees trade with ASEAN soar to $11B

Cambodia's trade with ASEAN member states reached $10.96 billion in the first eight months of 2025, a 4.5% YoY increase. Exports rose 16% to $3.98 billion, while imports declined 1.16% to $6.98 billion. ASEAN trade accounted for 25.62% of Cambodia's total trade ...

Cambodia's trade with ASEAN me...

September 18, 2025

Market Update

Beijing reaffirms Funan Techo Canal completion by 2028

China has pledged to advance collaboration to ensure the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal is completed by 2028. This commitment follows Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol's request to Chinese Vice Minister Zhou Haibing for increased Chinese investment in Cambodia's ...

China has pledged to advance c...

September 17, 2025

Market Update

Shipments to RCEP exceed $6.6B between January and August

Cambodia's exports to RCEP countries reached $6,628 million from January to August of this year, a nearly 10% increase from the same period last year, constituting 31.8% of Cambodia's total exports. Imports from RCEP nations increased by 16.95% to $19,728 million. This led to a 15% YoY increase in Cambodia's two-way trade with RCEP nations, reaching $26,375 million, which accounted for 61.5% of the country's total international trade. Officials attribute these positive figures to the RCEP ...

Cambodia's exports to RCEP cou...

September 16, 2025

Market Update

Techo International Airport set to welcome more carriers

Cambodia's newest and largest airport, Techo International Airport (KTI), is set to expand its airline offerings in October with the addition of two major carriers: Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways. Etihad Airways, in particular, has announced plans to commence direct ...

Cambodia's newest and largest ...

September 15, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia, UK sign agreement to strengthen governance via regulatory reform

Cambodia and the UK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the reform of Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA), aiming to enhance governance and the rule of law through capacity building. This initiative will improve ...

Cambodia and the UK have signe...

September 12, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia's exports surpass $20 billion, rising 14.8% in the first eight months of 2025

In the first eight months of 2025, Cambodia's exports reached $20.18 billion, a 14.8% increase from the previous year, with major goods including apparel, footwear, travel items, bicycles, car tires, and agricultural products. The primary export destinations ...

In the first eight months of 2...

September 11, 2025

Market Update

Banks, MFIs step in with debt relief for fallen soldiers' families

A total of 79 banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Cambodia have pledged support for a government initiative to alleviate the financial burden on families of soldiers impacted by the recent conflict with Thailand. This initiative, spearheaded by ...

A total of 79 banks and microf...

September 10, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia accelerates shift to renewables

Cambodia has approved two new wind energy projects in Mondulkiri province with a cumulative 300 MW capacity and an investment of $430 million, signaling a significant step in its clean energy transition. One 150 MW facility is expected to launch ...

Cambodia has approved two new ...

September 9, 2025

Market Update

Major economic pacts to be signed between Cambodia and Philippines

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has begun a three-day visit to Cambodia, with major economic agreements expected in areas including air connectivity, tourism, and agriculture. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral economic and political ...

Philippine President Ferdinand...

September 8, 2025

Market Update

CDC greenlights about 500 investment projects

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 51 investment projects in August 2025, totaling approximately $608 million in capital and expected to create around 27,000 jobs. This brings the total for the first eight months of 2025 to 491 projects, a 71% increase ...

The Council for the Developmen...

September 5, 2025