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

Beijing pledges 300 million Yuan to build a network of high-speed rails

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has announced a funding of 300 million yuan (equivalent to $41.34 million) to develop high-speed railway infrastructure in Cambodia. The project, which includes the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway, ...

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang ...

August 15, 2023

Market Update

13 billion dollars were made by Cambodian exporters between January and July

Cambodia exported $13.525 billion worth of goods to international markets in January-July 2023, a 2% decrease from the previous year. The top three export destinations were the US, Vietnam, and China, with shipments worth ...

Cambodia exported $13.525 bill...

August 14, 2023

Economy & Industry

The new government wants to achieve 7% economic growth

The new Royal Government of Cambodia, set to take office on August 22, will set a macroeconomic target of 7% GDP growth in the medium or long-term. This commitment was revealed at a discussion forum at Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, where representatives ...

The new Royal Government of Ca...

August 11, 2023

Market Update

MEF and DPs to provide a standard framework for direct lending

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has partnered with development partners (DPs) and non-sovereign arms to develop a common framework for providing direct loans to the private sector. The forum, held at Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, aimed ...

The Ministry of Economy and Fi...

August 10, 2023

Market Update

In 1H, Cambodia collected $2.79 billion in taxes

Cambodia collected 11,497.98 billion riels (approximately $2.79 billion) in taxes in the first half of 2023, 49.1% of the target ($5,692 million). The country has two tax collection institutions: the General Department of Taxation (GDT) and the ...

Cambodia collected 11,497.98 b...

August 9, 2023

Market Update

Next month, a business merger sub-decree will go into effect

The Ministry of Commerce has announced that the sub-decree on requirements and procedures for business merging will take effect on September 6, 2023. The sub-decree outlines three main obligations for businesspeople when merging multiple ...

The Ministry of Commerce has a...

August 8, 2023

Industry Report

Industry Report 2023: Is Cambodian Banking Sector Highly Oversaturated?

The Cambodian banking industry is facing increasing systemic risks due to the looming economic uncertainty and rising non-performing loans (NPLs). Key indicators, such as Total Credit (% of GDP), Credit Non-financial (% of GDP), and Domestic Credit to Private Sector (% of GDP) are recorded at 195%, 188%, and 177%, respectively, as of the end of 2022..

The Cambodian banking industry...

August 7, 2023

Market Update

The insurance industry records a $28.7M premium in June

Cambodia's insurance sector experienced a 7.5% increase in premiums in June 2022, driven by 18 general insurers, 14 life insurers, seven micro-insurance companies, one reinsurance firm, and 20 insurance brokers, 34 ...

Cambodia's insurance sector ex...

August 7, 2023

Market Update

Cambodia calls on the US Congress to reinstate the GSP

Cambodia's Minister of Commerce has called on Jason Smith, chairman of the US House Committee on Ways and Means, to strongly consider re-authorising the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) for Cambodia. The GSP scheme lapsed ...

Cambodia's Minister of Commerc...

August 4, 2023

Market Update

With more than 20.2 million e-wallets, digital payments in Cambodia have significantly increased

Cambodia has experienced a significant increase in mobile payments due to the shift from cash-based to digital transactions. The number of registered e-wallet accounts reached 20.2 ...

Cambodia has experienced a sig...

August 3, 2023