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

Cambodia and Turkey aim for $1 billion trade

Cambodia and Turkey have committed to boosting bilateral trade to $1 billion annually and advancing plans for direct flights between Phnom Penh and Istanbul. The agreement was ...

Cambodia and Turkey have commi...

May 31, 2024

Market Update

Wholesale and trade sector surpasses pre-pandemic levels

Cambodia's wholesale and retail trade sector has not only recovered post-Covid but also surpassed pre-pandemic levels, driven by higher disposable incomes and a growing economy. In 2023, wholesale and retail trade reached 13,182 billion riels ...

Cambodia's wholesale and retai...

May 30, 2024

Market Update

CDC approves four new industrial projects in Kampong Speu

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved four new industrial projects in Kampong Speu province, with a total investment of $25 million, creating over 1,200 jobs. Confirmed by Chea Vuthy, CDC Secretary General, and ...

The Council for the Developmen...

May 29, 2024

Market Update

Life insurance renewals increased by more than 70% in 2023

Cambodians' trust in insurance is evident as renewals drove the life insurance business with over 70% growth in 2023, despite the overall industry facing a slight decline of 0.5% due to banking turmoil linked to a real estate crisis. Renewals accounted ...

Cambodians' trust in insurance...

May 28, 2024

Market Update

MoC and NBC urges Khmer Riel label on products

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) recently held a high-level meeting to strategize on promoting the use of the Khmer Riel, focusing on implementing price tag labeling in Khmer Riel. Co-chaired ...

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC)...

May 27, 2024

Market Update

Cambodian banks see slowest credit growth in two decades

According to the Annual Financial Stability Review report 2023 of the NBC, bank credit growth in Cambodia has reached its lowest in two decades, with household mortgage loans showing weak growth. The NBC noted that ...

According to the Annual Financ...

May 23, 2024

Market Update

Dollarization remains high in Cambodia

According to the Annual Financial Stability Review (FSR) report 2023 of the NBC, dollarization within the economy remains high, while the share of local currency has slightly increased. Most bank loans are still in US dollars, but riel-backed loans are slow ...

According to the Annual Financ...

May 21, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia and South Korea to establish SEZ for Korean companies

Cambodia and South Korea are strengthening their economic partnership by establishing special economic zones (SEZ) for Korean companies in Cambodia. This initiative, announced after a meeting between Cambodian Prime Minister ...

Cambodia and South Korea are s...

May 20, 2024

Market Update

PM Hun Manet highlights Cambodia-Korea trade and investment relations

Prime Minister Hun Manet announced that bilateral trade between the Republic of Korea and Cambodia reached approximately $751 million last year, with Korea's foreign direct investment (FDI) in Cambodia totaling ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet annou...

May 17, 2024

Market Update

Cambodia's trade with RCEP countries surges to $11.19 billion in 1Q24

Cambodia earned over $3.36 billion from exports to Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) members in 1Q24, up 16.2% from $2.89 billion in the same period in 2023. The Ministry of Commerce noted that imports ...

Cambodia earned over $3.36 bil...

May 16, 2024