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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.

Market Update

Cambodia-South Korea trade reaches $438 million as economic ties strengthen

Cambodia and South Korea have seen a 10.7% YoY increase in bilateral trade in the first half of 2025, reaching $438 million, according to an official report. This growth is attributed to the deepening economic ties and successful collaborative efforts between the two ...

Cambodia and South Korea have ...

July 18, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia's trade with RCEP partners nears $20 billion in H1 2025

Cambodia's trade with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries reached $19.7 billion in the first half of 2025, a 16.5% increase from the same period last year. The country's exports to fellow RCEP member countries totalled $5.03 billion ...

Cambodia's trade with the Regi...

July 17, 2025

Market Update

Appreciating regional currencies boost Cambodia's export competitiveness

The appreciation of major Asian currencies, particularly the Bangladeshi taka, Thai baht, and Vietnamese dong, against the US dollar is providing a boost for Cambodia's export sector, which is struggling with the impact of US President Donald Trump's 36% tariffs. The taka and Thai ...

The appreciation of major Asia...

July 16, 2025

Market Update

CCC to sign MoU with Vietnam-Cambodia Business Association

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) and Vietnam are set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation. Trade relations between the two countries have seen a 7.2% increase in the first half of 2025, with Cambodia's exports to Vietnam reaching $2.19 billion and imports to $2.15 billion. CCC ...

The Cambodia Chamber of Commer...

July 15, 2025

Market Update

Draft plan for securities development 2025-2035 officially approved

The Non-Banking Financial Services Authority (NBFSA) Council has approved the Draft Securities Sector Development Masterplan 2025-2035, aiming to strengthen Cambodia's financial market in the next ten years. The plan is divided into five chapters, presenting a ...

The Non-Banking Financial Serv...

July 14, 2025

Market Update

Techo International Airport scheduled to open on September 9, says SSCA

The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) has announced that the Royal Government of Cambodia will open the Techo International Airport on September 9, 2025. Located in Kandal province, the world-class Class 4F facility is part of the government's long-term plan to ...

The State Secretariat of Civi...

July 10, 2025

Market Update

ARDB disburses $440 million to support agriculture sector

The Cambodian government has provided financing packages to the Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (ARDB), injecting around $440 million into the agricultural sector as of the first half of 2025. This commitment is reflected in ARDB's aim to expand loan capital and meet the sector's growing financial needs. The bank focuses on lending to citizens looking to start real businesses and has called for affordable loans for farmers. In 2024, Cambodia exported over 12 million tons of agricultural products ...

The Cambodian government has p...

July 9, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia set to host 6th Francophonie Entrepreneur Meeting in 2026

Cambodia will host the 6th Edition of the Francophonie Entrepreneur Meeting in 2026 to strengthen trade linkages, innovation ecosystems, and investment partnerships within the Francophone business community. Secretary of State Sun Sovanna announced the event during the 5th Edition, which gathered over a thousand high-level decision-makers, international institution representatives, and business leaders. Discussions focused on development strategies, regional value chain integration, and ...

Cambodia will host the 6th Edi...

July 8, 2025

Market Update

Basic food basket costs drop by 5.1% YoY from March to May

The World Food Programme (WFP) has reported a 5.1% decline in the average cost of the Basic Food Basket (BFB) in Cambodia from March to May 2025. The average cost of BFB was approximately KHR 105,000 per person per month, equivalent to $25.6, a 5.1% YoY ...

The World Food Programme (WFP)...

July 7, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia and Japan launch phase I of cross-border QR payment cooperation

ACLEDA Bank Plc, the first listed Commercial Bank in Cambodia, has launched a cross-border QR code payment cooperation between Cambodia and Japan. The initiative, initiated by the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Payments Japan Association (PJA), aims to enhance transaction security, facilitate seamless cross-border payments, stimulate tourism, reduce cash usage, and save time during visits to either country. The collaboration is ...

ACLEDA Bank Plc, the first lis...

July 4, 2025