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.

Equity Report

PPWSA's 4Q16 review: earnings jump on soaring net finance income

Total number of subscriptions increased by 5,820 during 4Q16, of which 5,415 were household clients, 392 commercial & industrial clients, and 20 houses “for rent to garment workers”. The increase in total subscriptions was quite stable,

Total number of subscriptions ...

February 20, 2017

Market Update

Weekly Market Summary

Today, the CSX index rose slightly for a second day straight, up 0.70% to 360.6 pts. This morning, only 75 shares changed hands...

Today, the CSX index rose slig...

February 17, 2017

Economy & Industry

Chinese arrivals surge 19% YoY in 2016

China is on track to overtake Vietnam as the main source of Cambodia’s tourists, according to industry insiders. The data released by Tourism Ministry showed that while Vietnamese visitors continued to top the list of international tourist arrivals in Kingdom in 2016...

China is on track to overtake ...

February 16, 2017

Economy & Industry

Cambodia aims to boost exports to Eurasian states

Cambodia signed an agreement with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) yesterday with the aim of diversifying its exports to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states, a market of almost 183 million people...

Cambodia signed an agreement w...

February 14, 2017

Market Update

PPWSA shares gain as net income jumps in 4Q16

Shares in Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) rose KHR100 from the previous close to KHR4,100 (-0.49% MTD, 0.00% YTD). The stock’s gain followed the release last Friday of 4Q16’s results...

Shares in Phnom Penh Water Sup...

February 13, 2017

Market Update

Weekly Market Summary

Today, the CSX index retreated slightly, dropping 0.67% from the previous close to 349.0 pts. Only 690 shares changed hands this morning...

Today, the CSX index retreated...

February 10, 2017

Economy & Industry

Water taxis expected to be launched next year

A waterway passenger transport service via the Tonle Sap and Tonle Bassac rivers is expected to be launched next year, bringing hopes of eased traffic congestion in Phnom Penh and providing a new option for tourists...

A waterway passenger transport...

February 9, 2017

Economy & Industry

Govt finalizing legislation for bond market

The government is finalizing legislation that would regulate the establishment of a bond market, officials said during a public consultation on a prakas (regulation) on public offering of debt securities...

The government is finalizing l...

February 8, 2017

Economy & Industry

Insurance gross premium surges 35.6% last year

Cambodia’s insurance industry saw record growth last year, with total gross premium surging 35.6% to $113.6mn from $83.7mn in 2015, according to a report from the Insurance Association in Cambodia (IAC)...

Cambodia’s insurance industr...

February 7, 2017

Economy & Industry

Total issuance of NCDs triples in 2016

According to the 2016 annual report of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), total issuance of negotiable certificates of deposits (NCDs) tripled last year, with $11bn in USD-denominated certificates and KHR12tn ($3bn) in KHR-denominated certificates placed on the market over the course of the year...

According to the 2016 annual r...

February 6, 2017