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

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

Market Update

Unions push for $232 minimum wage by 2026 amid tripling living costs

Non-governmental organisations and trade unions in Cambodia are demanding an urgent increase of the monthly minimum wage from $208 to $232 by 2026, asserting that the current wage is insufficient to cover the real cost of living. Citing reports, ...

Non-governmental organisations...

September 4, 2025

Market Update

Riel steady, edges up vs. Dollar

The Cambodian riel has shown slight gains against the US dollar in the first seven months of 2025, with an average of 4,011 KHR per USD between January and July. This is a 1.7% increase compared to the same period last year. The monthly exchange ...

The Cambodian riel has shown s...

September 2, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia secures $260M+ in grants and loans during H1 2025

Cambodia has signed grant and concessional loan agreements worth $266.22 million to support the implementation of 10 key development projects and programmes in the first half of 2025. The loans, totaling $196.48 million, represent 7.12% of the national Finance ...

Cambodia has signed grant and ...

August 29, 2025

Market Update

CSBA drives growth in Cambodia's bond market

The Cambodia Sustainable Bond Accelerator (CSBA) has supported over $60 million in green bond issuances, enabling a pipeline of over $100 million in additional bond offerings and strengthening market confidence. The CSBA Phase III, launched in ...

The Cambodia Sustainable Bond ...

August 28, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia rolls out new rice export plan

Cambodia has launched the "Cambodia's Milled Rice Market Expansion and Export Diversification Strategy 2025-2030" to diversify and expand its rice export markets. In 2024, the country exported over 650,000 tonnes of milled rice, generating nearly $500 million ...

Cambodia has launched the "Cam...

August 27, 2025

Market Update

Tax revenues hit $3.3B in Cambodia for H1

Cambodia collected KHR 13,134,974 million (approximately $3,304 million) from all sources of taxes in the first half of 2025, achieving 53.4% of the target plan. The country's General Department of Taxation (GDT) and General Department of Customs and Excise collect ...

Cambodia collected KHR 13,134,...

August 26, 2025

Special Report

From Remittances to Resilience: Harnessing Returning Migrant Workers for Cambodia’s Growth

From Remittances to Resilience...

August 25, 2025

Market Update

Reduced road tax aims to accelerate EV uptake in Cambodia

Cambodia has reduced road tax for electric vehicles (EVs) to encourage their use, with new vehicles paying between $25 and $200, and vehicles at least 10 years old paying $15 to $50. The new rate applies to EVs classified under Article 4, such as small ...

Cambodia has reduced road tax ...

August 25, 2025

Market Update

Cambodia, China ink deal for 500,000 tonnes of dried cassava exports

Cambodia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China to supply 500,000 tonnes of dried cassava chips for 2025-2026. The agreement, signed at the Ministry of Commerce headquarters, underscores the Royal Government's commitment ...

Cambodia has signed a Memorand...

August 22, 2025