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.

Economy & Industry

World Bank: power access in Cambodia spreads but reliability problem persists

According to the report called “Cambodia Beyond Connections: The Energy Access Diagnostic Based on a Multi-Tier Framework” released by the World Bank, access to grid electricity has expanded to 71.5% of households, but the reliability problem persists...

According to the report called...

March 23, 2018

Economy & Industry

Food lab opens in Poipet

The Ministry of Commerce launched a food laboratory yesterday in Poipet with an aim to ensure food safety, particularly goods crossing the nearby border with Thailand...

The Ministry of Commerce launc...

March 22, 2018

Coporate News

Singapore’s CapitaLand to manage the Peak’s mall

Singapore-based CapitaLand Retail will manage the new mall located in The Peak, an upcoming high-end project in Phnom Penh, after entering into an agreement with Oxley and Worldbridge Land...

Singapore-based CapitaLand Ret...

March 21, 2018

Coporate News

Japanese leasing company enters Cambodian market

JACCS Finance (Cambodia) Plc, a subsidiary of the Japan-based consumer credit corporation JACCS Group, began its operation on Monday, becoming the 12th leasing company to establish itself in the Kingdom...

JACCS Finance (Cambodia) Plc, ...

March 20, 2018

Economy & Industry

Salt industry affected by heavy rains

Cambodia’s salt industry is suffering from a catastrophic harvest season that will see farmers in Kampot and Kep provinces unable to collect any grains this year due to a large amount of rain during the dry season...

Cambodia’s salt industry is ...

March 19, 2018

Economy & Industry

Chinese firm announces plan for construction of first cassava processing plan

Hong Kong-based Green Leader Holding Group has announced plans to begin construction on the first of 10 cassava processing plants next month, with a total planned investment of $150mn...

Hong Kong-based Green Leader H...

March 16, 2018

Coporate News

Grand Lion Group reaches deal to operate Marriott hotel in Sihanoukville

Local real-estate firm Grand Lion Group reached a deal with US-based Marriott group to manage and operate a new five-star hotel in the coastal city of Sihanoukville...

Local real-estate firm Grand L...

March 14, 2018

Coporate News

Smart launches home internet service

Smart Axiata, a leading mobile telecommunications operator in Cambodia, has recently launched a home broadband service to offer fast and reliable internet at home...

Smart Axiata, a leading mobile...

March 13, 2018

Coporate News

Japan’s Dai-ichi Life to enter Cambodian market

Tokyo-based insurance company Dai-icihi Life Holdings is set to enter the Cambodian market, possibly in the next few weeks, according to a report from the Nikkei Asian Review (NAR)...

Tokyo-based insurance company ...

March 12, 2018

Economy & Industry

Govt begins preliminary negation with private firm for Block D exploration

The government is now in the preliminary negotiation stage with Cambodian Resource Energy Development Co Ltd for an exploration of Block D in the Gulf of Thailand...

The government is now in the p...

March 9, 2018