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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 records 1,614 electric vehicles by June 2024

As of June 2024, Cambodia has registered 1,614 electric vehicles (EVs), with popular brands including China's BYD, Japan's Toyota, and Tesla. The country promotes EV usage due to their environmental benefits and cost savings, having reduced import ...

As of June 2024, Cambodia has ...

July 10, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia-France bilateral trade hits $515M in 2023, reaches $206M in early 2024

During the 2nd Cambodia-France Business Forum, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasized France's growing role in the country's trade and investment sector. Bilateral trade between Cambodia and France reached $515.21 million ...

During the 2nd Cambodia-France...

July 9, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia experiences investment boom in first half of 2024

Cambodia's Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved $3.2 billion in fixed-asset investments for 190 projects in the first half of 2024, marking a remarkable 194% increase from the $1.1 billion recorded during the same period last year. The approved projects encompass ...

Cambodia's Council for the Dev...

July 8, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia sees 57% increase in agricultural exports

In the first half of 2024, Cambodia exported over 6.13 million tonnes of agricultural products, a 57% increase from 2023, earning over $2.8 billion. Key exports included milled rice, paddy rice, fresh cassava, cassava flour, cashew nuts, corn, fresh longan, fresh mango, and pepper, shipped to 80 countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, China, and South Korea....

In the first half of 2024, Cam...

July 5, 2024

Market Update

CamDX usage rises by 13% YoY, reaching 17.3 million transactions

Cambodia's Cambodia Data Exchange Platform (CamDX) has experienced a 13% YoY increase in usage, reaching 17.3 million digital transactions as of July 2024. CamDX supports digital services for both the government and private sectors, helping to ...

Cambodia's Cambodia Data Excha...

July 4, 2024

Equity Report

PPAP 1Q24 Review: Net Profit Falls despite Traffic Rebounding

In 1Q24, PPAP reported a surge in port activities as the total container throughputs increased by 20.4% YoY to 93,153 TEUs. Despite the robust throughputs increase, container shipment ...

In 1Q24, PPAP reported a surge...

July 3, 2024

Equity Report

PPWSA 1Q24 Review: Robust Revenue Growth leads to 35.6% Net Profit Increase

As of the end of 1Q24, total water subscription reached 485,755 connections, an increase of 5.8% YoY. Household clients made up 79.8% of water subscribers, with 387,600 connections. Additionally, ...

As of the end of 1Q24, total w...

July 3, 2024

Equity Report

ABC 1Q24 Review: Quarterly earnings drop to USD 26.6mn yet NPL ratio decreases for first time since 1Q22

As of 1Q24, the number of loan accounts reached 670,720, an increase of 63,591 accounts or 10.5% YoY. Gross loan rose moderately by 2.3% YoY, totaling ...

As of 1Q24, the number of loan...

July 3, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia announces the rebasing of its GDP calculations

Cambodia has updated its GDP calculations to 2014, aligning with the United Nations Statistics Division's 2008 System of National Accounts standards to reflects the country's significant structural shifts since 2000, transitioning from an agriculture-based economy ...

Cambodia has updated its GDP c...

July 3, 2024

Market Update

CBC produced credit reports for 90% of its borrowers across the country

The Credit Bureau of Cambodia (CBC) has generated 6.3 million credit reports for its 7 million borrowers, covering about 90% of the adult population in Cambodia, reflecting a 19% increase over the past five years. This surge in demand underscores ...

The Credit Bureau of Cambodia ...

July 2, 2024