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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.

Economy & Industry

Yuan-riel exchange rate launched

The National Bank of Cambodia and the People’s Bank of China officially launched yesterday the yuan-riel exchange rate that is believed to be important for economic and financial ties between the two countries...

The National Bank of Cambodia ...

September 15, 2017

Coporate News

Sihanoukville SEZ aims for bigger expansion

Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ), which currently boasts 110 tenants with 93 factories in operation on its 525-hectare first-phase development, is proceeding to develop infrastructure on the zone’s remaining 600 hectares, with an aim to attract nearly 200 new tenants in the next five years...

Sihanoukville Special Economic...

September 14, 2017

Economy & Industry

New cement plants to begin operations by year-end

Two new cement plants are expected to begin operations by the end of the year, increasing production capacity to a level that meets domestic demand, according to a state official who said the government would stop issuing new licenses in order to protect dwindling natural resources...

Two new cement plants are expe...

September 13, 2017

Economy & Industry

GI status sought for Cambodian prahok

The government is working to get geographical indication (GI) status for Siem Reap prahok in an effort to make the fermented fish paste recognized in international markets...

The government is working to g...

September 12, 2017

Coporate News

Global Purify Power launches its solar project

Global Purify Power (GPP)—a joint venture involving Cambodian, Thai, and Laos investors—started last Friday groundbreaking work on its first solar power project in Kampong Speu province, as part of the company’s plan to invest $400mn to generate 225 MW of solar power...

Global Purify Power (GPP)—a ...

September 11, 2017

Economy & Industry

Cambodia and Thailand sign DTA

Cambodia and Thailand have officially signed a double taxation agreement (DTA) that aims to encourage bilateral investment and strengthen economic ties by avoiding dual taxation...

Cambodia and Thailand have off...

September 8, 2017

Coporate News

Pestech plans to list Cambodian subsidiary next year

Malaysian power infrastructure provider Pestech International plans to list its wholly-owned Cambodian subsidiary by the second quarter of 2018 in a bid to raise $18mn to expand its presence in the Indo-China region, according to Nikkei Asian Review...

Malaysian power infrastructure...

September 7, 2017

Coporate News

Blackwell Global starts derivative brokerage business in Cambodia

Multi-asset brokerage Blackwell Global yesterday started its business in Cambodia after receiving a derivative broker’s license from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Cambodia (SECC) early last year...

Multi-asset brokerage Blackwel...

September 6, 2017

Equity Report

PPWSA's 1H17 review: Top line soars 17.6% YoY; net profit declines on forex loss

Total number of water subscriptions continue to rise, increasing by 12,472 subscribers during the first half of 2017 or 4.0% compared to the end of 2016, and reached 321,772 subscribers at the end of June...

Total number of water subscrip...

September 5, 2017

Economy & Industry

Govt conducting field trials of growing Japonica rice

The Ministry of Agriculture is currently conducting field trials to explore the possibility of growing Japonica rice, and expects to get the full results in three to four years, according to director-general of the Agriculture Ministry’s general directorate of agriculture Hean Vanhan...

The Ministry of Agriculture is...

September 5, 2017