Economic Overview & Investment Climate

Cambodia’s Property Market: A Glut Above, a Shortage Below

Connecting Dots, Economic Overview & Investment Climate

2 weeks ago

Recent inquiries from international contacts have prompted this analysis. Several questioned the veracity of industry claims about a property recovery – some noting, not without irony, that the recovery narrative…

The US-ABC’s Move into Cambodia: What are the Nauces?

Connecting Dots, Economic Overview & Investment Climate

8 months ago

The announcement that the US-ASEAN Business Council (US-ABC) plans to establish a permanent office in Cambodia is on the surface a diplomatic win. But when you layer it on top of…

Cambodia’s Agricultural Sector: Export Performance and Global Recognition

Agriculture & Agri-Business, Connecting Dots, Economic Overview & Investment Climate, Trade, Tariffs & Politics

8 months ago

Overview Cambodia’s agricultural sector demonstrated strong performance in 2025, with export revenue exceeding USD 4.18 billion in the first ten months and international recognition for rice quality. The Kingdom maintained…

Cambodia Investment Climate 2025: Growth and Policy Framework

Connecting Dots, Economic Overview & Investment Climate

8 months ago

Economic Performance According to the 2025 Investment Climate Statement released by the US Department of State, Cambodia’s gross domestic product grew by 5.3% in 2024 and is projected to rise…

World Bank, ADB and AMRO Project Cambodia’s Economic Growth at 4.8-4.9% in 2025

Connecting Dots, Economic Overview & Investment Climate

8 months ago

Cambodia’s economy is projected to grow between 4.8-4.9% in 2025, according to assessments from the World Bank, ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), and Asian Development Bank (ADB). Growth is expected…

Cambodia Attracted 575 Investment Projects Worth USD 9.2 Billion in January-October 2025

Connecting Dots, Economic Overview & Investment Climate

8 months ago

In the first ten months of 2025, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 575 investment projects worth USD 9.2 billion, marking a 67% increase from the same…

Cambodia Attracted 491 Investment Projects Worth USD 7.2 Billion in January-August 2025

Connecting Dots, Economic Overview & Investment Climate

10 months ago

In the first eight months of 2025, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 491 investment projects worth USD 7.2 billion, marking a 50% YoY increase. The projects…

IMF Reviews Cambodia’s Economic Performance with 5.2% Growth Projection

Connecting Dots, Economic Overview & Investment Climate

10 months ago

Despite challenges including border tensions with Thailand, construction sector weakness, and rising non-performing loans, Cambodia’s economy is projected to expand by 5.2 percent in 2025, according to the National Bank…

In First Half of 2025, Over 5,600 Businesses Registered in Cambodia

Connecting Dots, Economic Overview & Investment Climate

11 months ago

More than 5,600 new businesses were registered in Cambodia from January to June 2025, underscoring growing investor confidence and a resilient entrepreneurial spirit. Of these, 49 registrations were completed through…

$500M Solar Energy Investment in Kampong Speu Province

Connecting Dots, Economic Overview & Investment Climate

11 months ago

Dongbaishan Holding Group, with over 20 years of experience in China, is collaborating with the Cambodia-China Development Community Association and SL Sunlight Green Energy Sorlapower Co., Ltd. to invest USD…

Cambodia Attracted 373 Investment Projects Worth USD 5.8 Billion in H1

Connecting Dots, Economic Overview & Investment Climate

11 months ago

In the first half of 2025, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 373 investment projects worth $5.8 billion, nearly two-thirds in the industrial sector. The projects are…

Cambodia’s Renewable Energy Grows, but Share Declines

Connecting Dots, Economic Overview & Investment Climate

1 year ago

Cambodia’s share of renewables in final energy consumption (FEC) has dropped from 60.6% in 2016 to 52.4% by end-2023, despite substantial increases in green energy generation, according to an ASEAN…