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

Preah Sihanouk Investment Promotion Group meets to boost new projects and tourism

The Investment Promotion Working Group for Preah Sihanouk has convened to discuss proposals, incentives, concessions, and streamlining project procedures in the province. By May, 41 projects had qualified for incentives under the scheme, with ...

The Investment Promotion Worki...

July 1, 2024

Market Update

Thailand-Cambodia to strengthen cooperation and trade ties

Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to enhance and expand their cooperation in multiple sectors, including economy, trade, tourism, security, and demining activities, following a meeting between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa in Phnom Penh. ...

Cambodia and Thailand have agr...

June 28, 2024

Market Update

Prime Minister urges MSMEs to contribute to socio-economic development

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged the owners of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to work together to contribute to the country's socio-economic development. MSMEs play a crucial role ...

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun M...

June 27, 2024

Market Update

Bakheng water plant to help ease increasing water demand

The Cambodian government allocated approximately $660 million for the three phases of the Bakheng water treatment plant to address the increasing demand for clean water in Phnom Penh and Takhmao City. The project, overseen by ...

The Cambodian government alloc...

June 26, 2024

Market Update

Phase 1 of the Techo International Airport nears completion

The first phase of the $1.5 billion Techo International Airport (TIA) is nearing completion, with construction 78% finished and operations set to commence by February next year. Pung Kheav Se, Chairman of Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd. (CAIC), highlighted this progress ...

The first phase of the $1.5 bi...

June 25, 2024

Market Update

World Bank approves $275 million in funding for Cambodia's growth

The World Bank has approved a second tranche of $275 million to support Cambodia's post-pandemic economic growth, following ...

The World Bank has approved a ...

June 24, 2024

Market Update

RGC pushes to formalize informal economy

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has introduced tax incentives to encourage micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the informal economy to register with the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) and the General Department ...

The Royal Government of Cambod...

June 21, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia attracted $48.4 billion in FDI from 2018-2023

Between 2018 and 2023, Cambodia attracted 197 trillion riels ($48.4 billion) in foreign direct investment (FDI), with China contributing 45.6%, according to the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). Other major investors included South Korea (11.8%), ...

Between 2018 and 2023, Cambodi...

June 20, 2024

Market Update

Resurgence of Chinese tourists arriving into Cambodia

The number of Chinese tourists to Cambodia increased 41.5% YoY from 184,009 in the first four months of 2024 to 260,455 travelers, according to a report by the Ministry of Tourism. According to the report, Chinese tourists ...

The number of Chinese tourists...

June 19, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia's public debt stands at $11.09 billion in 1Q24

As of 1Q2024, Cambodia's public debt totaled $11.09 billion, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The debt comprises 64% from bilateral development partners and 36% from multilateral ones, denominated in USD (46%), SDR (19%), CNY (11%), ...

As of 1Q2024, Cambodia's publi...

June 17, 2024