Cambodia set to host 6th Francophonie Entrepreneur Meeting in 2026
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Cambodia set to host 6th Francophonie Entrepreneur Meeting in 2026 Cambodia will host the 6th Edition of the Francophonie Entrepreneur Meeting in 2026 to strengthen trade linkages, innovation ecosystems, and investment partnerships within the Francophone business community. Secretary of State Sun Sovanna announced the event during the 5th Edition, which gathered over a thousand high-level decision-makers, international institution representatives, and business leaders. Discussions focused on development strategies, regional value chain integration, and innovation-driven growth. The Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation reaffirmed Cambodia's commitment to building a resilient, diversified, and inclusive Francophone economic space amid global recovery. Following the 20th Francophonie Summit, Cambodia also plans to establish a Francophone Economic Cooperation Office (BCEF) to enhance business networks in the Asia-Pacific through innovation, digitalisation, and youth entrepreneurship. (Source: Khmer Times)
CCC calls on 200 entrepreneurs to join business delegation to Vietnam The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has called on 200 entrepreneurs and business leaders to participate in the Vietnam-Cambodia Business Networking Conference 2025, to be held in Ho Chi Minh City from July 14-16. The three-day mission aims to expand market accessibility for Cambodian agricultural products amid ongoing border tensions with Thailand. CCC President Keith Meng highlighted the potential economic fallout from the tensions and urged the private sector to proactively collaborate in turning current challenges into long-term business opportunities. The conference will focus on three key areas of cooperation: exploring import-export potential, promoting business partnerships, and holding dedicated B2B meetings to strengthen cooperation and supply chains. The event is expected to attract oknhas, company executives, and entrepreneurs to register their interest. (Source: Khmer Times)
Investment approvals in Cambodia reach $5.8 billion in first half, up 77% Cambodia attracted $5.8 billion in fixed-asset investment in the first half of 2025, marking a 77% increase compared to the same period last year, according to a report from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). The country approved 373 investment projects between January and June - a 96% increase from 190 projects during the same period in 2024 - and created approximately 255,000 jobs. Key projects included an auto garage equipment factory, car assembly plant, electric three-wheeler assembly facility, solar power plants, wind power stations, a hydroelectric plant, metal and aluminum processing facilities, a dry port, and tourism resorts. China remained the top foreign investor, followed by Singapore, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, the United States, Samoa, and South Korea. Penn Sovicheat, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce, highlighted the role of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and Cambodia's bilateral free trade agreements with China, South Korea, and the UAE in attracting foreign direct investment. (Source: Khmer Times)
Corporate News
Groundbreaking ceremony held by KB PRASAC Bank for kindergarten building initiated by NBC The groundbreaking ceremony for a kindergarten building at Sambor Primary School in Kampong Thom province, Cambodia, was held on 3 July 2025. The construction is initiated by the National Bank of Cambodia and funded by KB PRASAC Bank. KB PRASAC Bank has already constructed 48 library and school buildings across 15 provinces, all equipped with books, educational materials, and facilities that meet the standards of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. The kindergarten building in Sambor is expected to be completed within the next few months, fully furnished and ready for use. As of the latest figures, the bank holds total assets of USD 5.64 billion, deposits of USD 3.53 billion, and a loan portfolio of USD 5.18 billion, serving approximately 576,000 borrowers. (Source: Cambodia Investment Review)
Stock Market
CSX index slips 0.14% amid mixed main board performance On 08 July 2025, the CSX Index declined by 0.14%, closing at 404.7 points. On the Main Board, GTI (+3.75%), PAS (+0.50%), and PWSA (+0.31%) posted gains, while PPSP (-0.47%), PPAP (-0.44%), CGSM (-0.41%), PEPC (-0.37%), and ABC (-0.29%) recorded losses. MJQE remained unchanged. On the Growth Board, DBDE was unchanged, while JSL declined by 0.71%. Total trading volume reached 75,753 shares, with a turnover of KHR 288 million. (Source: YSC Research)
| CSX Stocks |
CSX Index
| Value | 1D % Chg | 1D Vol | Mkt Cap (KHR'bn) |
| 404.66 | -0.14 | 75,753 | 10,853 |
Stock Performance
| Stock | Close (KHR) | 1D chg (%) | MTD chg (%) | YTD chg (%) | 1M high (KHR) | 1M low (KHR) | MTD vol (shr) | Mkt cap (KHR'bn) |
| PWSA | 6,560 | 0.31 | 1.23 | 3.14 | 6,580 | 6,320 | 62,696 | 571 |
| GTI | 6,080 | 3.75 | -6.46 | 19.69 | 8,700 | 5,860 | 76,789 | 243 |
| PPAP | 13,500 | -0.44 | -0.59 | -2.46 | 13,680 | 13,340 | 1,982 | 279 |
| PPSP | 2,100 | -0.47 | -0.47 | -3.23 | 2,130 | 2,100 | 88,908 | 151 |
| PAS | 12,020 | 0.50 | -2.75 | 3.98 | 12,380 | 11,880 | 43,912 | 1,031 |
| ABC | 6,900 | -0.29 | -0.29 | -8.49 | 6,960 | 6,900 | 104,616 | 2,989 |
| PEPC | 2,670 | -0.37 | 1.52 | 11.72 | 2,720 | 2,620 | 1,144 | 200 |
| MJQE | 2,000 | 0.00 | -0.50 | -3.85 | 2,030 | 1,990 | 223,524 | 648 |
| CGSM | 2,420 | -0.41 | -0.41 | -0.41 | 2,440 | 2,420 | 40,832 | 4,741 |
| DBDE | 2,040 | 0.00 | -0.49 | -0.97 | 2,120 | 2,020 | 7,727 | 38 |
| JSL | 2,800 | -0.71 | 1.45 | -18.13 | 2,880 | 2,690 | 2,044 | 72 |
| 1D = 1 Day; 1M= 1 Month; MTD = Month-To-Date; YTD = Year-To-Date; Chg = Change; Vol = Volume; shr = share; Mkt cap = Market capitalization | ||||||||
Valuation Ratios
| EPS | BPS* | P/E | P/B | P/S | EV/EBITDA | ||
| ttm,mrq | (ttm,KHR) | KHR | (ttm,x) | (mrq,x) | (ttm,x) | (ttm,x) | |
| PPWSA | 4Q24 | 978 | 11,199 | 6.71 | 0.59 | 1.80 | 13.37 |
| GTI | 4Q24 | 48 | 7,057 | 126.67 | 0.86 | 0.72 | 23.12 |
| PPAP | 4Q24 | 2,550 | 22,115 | 5.29 | 0.61 | 1.65 | 3.33 |
| PPSP | 4Q24 | 220 | 3,866 | 9.56 | 0.54 | 2.84 | 5.01 |
| PAS | 4Q24 | 1,478 | 8,224 | 8.14 | 1.46 | 2.25 | 8.02 |
| ABC | 4Q24 | 1,140 | 13,790 | 6.05 | 0.50 | 0.91 | NA |
| PEPC* | 1Q25 | -1,009 | -17 | NA | -155.12 | 4.67 | NA |
| MJQE | 4Q24 | 37 | 307 | 53.88 | 6.52 | 3.95 | 12.02 |
| CGSM | 4Q24 | 52 | 606 | 46.52 | 3.99 | 6.76 | 16.05 |
| JSL | 4Q24 | 14 | 685 | 199.97 | 4.09 | 4.00 | 18.05 |
| DBDE | 4Q24 | 23 | 1,840 | 89.25 | 1.11 | 0.53 | 8.09 |
| NOTE: ttm= trailing-twelve months; mrq = most recent quarter; *FY ending in June, **excluding non-voting shares | |||||||
| Corporate Bonds |
Trading Summary
| Bond Symbol | Trading Vol (Units) | Trading Val (KHR'mn) | Latest Yield | Credit Rating | Bond Feature | Coupon Rate (%) | Days to Maturity |
| ABC32A | 0 | 0.0 | - - | khAA | Subordinated Bond | 8.50% | 2,390 |
| ABC32B | 0 | 0.0 | - - | KhAA | Subordinated Bond | 8.50% | 2,432 |
| CGSM33A | 0 | 0.0 | - - | KhAAA | Sustainability Bond | SOFR +3% or 5.5% per annum, whichever is higher | 3,052 |
| CIAF28A | 0 | 0.0 | - - | KhAAA | N/A | 6.30% Annually | 1,256 |
| CIAF30A | 0 | 0.0 | - - | KhAAA | Guaranteed Bond | 5.60% | 1,703 |
| GT27A | 0 | 0.0 | - - | N/A | Plain Bond, Green Bond | 7% per annum | 881 |
| PPSP29A | 0 | 0.0 | - - | KhAAA | Guaranteed Green Bond | Term SOFR + 1.5% | 1,443 |
| RRC32A | 0 | 0.0 | - - | N/A | Plain Bond | 7% Annually | 2,651 |
| RRGO27A | 0 | 0.0 | - - | KhAAA | Guaranteed Bond | SOFR+3,5% or 5% per annum (take which one is higher) | 898 |
| RRGT32B | 0 | 0.0 | - - | KhAAA | Guaranteed Bond | SOFR+3,5% or 5% per annum (take which one is higher) and Year 6 to Year 10: SOFR+3,75% or 5% per annum (take which one is higher) | 2,725 |
| SNTD40A | 0 | 0.0 | - - | N/A | Green Infrastructure Bond | 180-Day SOFR Average + 1.80% | 5,377 |
| SNTD40B | 0 | 0.0 | - - | N/A | Green Infrastructure Bond | 180-Day Average SOFR + 1.60% (4.00% - 6.00%) | 5,377 |
| SNTD40C | 0 | 0.0 | - - | N/A | Green Infrastructure Bond | 180-Day SOFR Average + 3.00% | 5,377 |
| Government Bonds |
Historical Issuance Summary
| 1 Y | 2 Y | 3 Y | 5 Y | 10 Y | |
| Total issuance ('K units) | 238.1 | 312.0 | 187.3 | 10.0 | 0.0 |
| Outstanding (KHR'bn) | 58.0 | 236.0 | 187.3 | 10.0 | 0.0 |
| Issuance ('K units, Latest) | 34.0 | 0.0 | 12.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Coupon rate (Latest) | 2.70% | 3.20% | 3.50% | 4.75% | 5.25% |
| Successful yield (Latest) | 3.25% | - | 3.50% | - | - |
| Latest bidding | 23-Apr-25 | 21-May-25 | 25-Jun-25 | 45,581 | 45,525 |
| *Total issuance is the accumulated issuance since September 2022; **Outstanding is aggregate principal value of government that remain outstanding; ***Successful yield: mid yields are shown if multiple price auction method was adopted. | |||||
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