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information and analysis on the Cambodian economy in regional
and global context, selected industries, and the equity market in Cambodia.

Coporate News

Golden FX appoints ASKAP as second broker

Golden FX Link (Cambodia)—the first financial firm licensed by Cambodia Securities and Exchange Commission of Cambodia (SECC) as a central counterparty for derivative trading—officially appointed ASKAP Asset Management as their second broker yesterday...

Golden FX Link (Cambodia)—th...

January 19, 2017

Market Update

CSX index advances another 0.22% as GTI gains

Today, the CSX index advanced another 0.22%, closing up for a third day straight to 372.2 pts, as GTI shares rallied 4.47%. While PPAP and PPSP shares remained unchanged, PPWSA shares dropped 1.87%. This morning, only 7,277 shares changed hands...

Today, the CSX index advanced ...

January 18, 2017

Economy & Industry

Cambodian mangoes on direct path to top Asian markets

Sweet and juicy mangoes grown in Cambodia have been looking for a more direct path to top Asian markets including China, South Korea, and Japan, as until now mangoes have been exported through Thai and Vietnamese brokers...

Sweet and juicy mangoes grown ...

January 17, 2017

Economy & Industry

Tax revenue grows 15% last year

Tax collection revenue grew by 15% YoY to $1.49bn in 2016, according to newly released data from the General Department of Taxation (GDT). Anthony Galliano, CEO of Cambodian Investment Management, said that progressive changes to Cambodia’s tax system...

Tax collection revenue grew by...

January 16, 2017

Economy & Industry

NBC: Robust growth in 2016 to continue in 2017

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) released its review of 2016 and outlook for 2017 this week, highlighting robust growth for both the economy and banking sector for 2016. It expects this to carry forward to 2017...

The National Bank of Cambodia ...

January 13, 2017

Market Update

CSX index close 1.16% lower

Today, the CSX index closed 1.15% lower than yesterday to 368.0 pts, driven by losses for PPWSA, GTI, and PPSP shares. This morning, only 3,832 shares changed hands...

Today, the CSX index closed 1....

January 13, 2017

Economy & Industry

World Bank: Cambodia’s economy resilient to global uncertainty

Cambodia’s economy has strong growth prospects for the next several years despite global uncertainty related to political shifts in the West and a continued Chinese economic slowdown, according to the...

Cambodia’s economy has stron...

January 12, 2017

Economy & Industry

ASEAN FTA costs Cambodia $150mn in tariff revenue in 2016

The ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) cost Cambodia $150mn in lost tariff revenue last year, with the losses projected to increase further in the coming years as the Kingdom phases out tariffs on goods originating within...

The ASEAN Free Trade Agreement...

January 12, 2017

Economy & Industry

Orders for tuk-tuks decline makers say

Orders for Cambodian moto-remorques, the decorated motorcycle-drawn carriages known as “tuk-tuks”, are drying up as drivers switch to its more nimble and fuel-efficient Indian cousin, a three-wheeled vehicle that shares its name, makers said...

Orders for Cambodian moto-remo...

January 11, 2017

Economy & Industry

Taxpayers to be rated on compliance level

Taxpayers in Cambodia will be rated based on their compliance with the country’s tax code, and will be offered benefits if they rank highest, tax experts said yesterday. The new rating system was outlined in a regulation issued by the General Department of Taxation (GDT) late last month, which lists 12 different criteria, each worth one or two points, on which a taxpayer...

Taxpayers in Cambodia will be ...

January 10, 2017