Bank and finance
Slow Credit Growth in Cambodia’s Banking Sector in 2024
In 2024, Cambodia’s banking system experienced slow credit growth, reaching only 3 percent. This modest increase is attributed to the sluggish recovery of key sectors such as construction, real estate, tourism, as well as wholesale and retail businesses. A report released by the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) on February 22 revealed that the total […]
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Cambodia’s Home Loans with Bank Reach USD 6.78 Billion as of 2024: NBC Report
In a recent report, the National Bank of Cambodia announced that as of 2024, the country had seen a significant surge in home loans, totaling over USD 6.78 billion, marking a 12.5% increase. This figure represents 12.5% of the total loan volume in Cambodia, which stands at USD 54.3 billion. The report highlights that loans […]
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Companies Raise USD 475 Million in Capital Markets, Promising Growth Ahead
As of February 2025, listed companies in Cambodia have successfully raised a total of USD 475 million from the capital market, according to HE Hong Sok Hour, CEO of the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX). During his address at the ACLEDA Bank subordinated bond listing ceremony on 24 February 24, HE Hong announced that CSX currently […]
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Cambodia to Issue 500 Billion Riels in Securities to Balance National Budget in 2025
In a strategic move to bolster its national budget, the Cambodian government has announced plans to issue an additional 500 billion riels in state securities in 2025. This decision, revealed in a press release dated 23 December 2024, aims to enhance investment capabilities while ensuring fiscal stability. The Ministry of Economy and Finance will conduct […]
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Evercore Focuses on Clean Energy Investment in Cambodia
The Global investment banking firm Evercore is interested in investing in Cambodia’s clean energy sector. During a meeting on 8 January 2025 between Prime Minister Hun Manet and Evercore Asia President Keith Magnus, the firm also expressed interest in the country’s emerging sectors, including energy, health, and tourism. Magnus emphasized Evercore’s operations and its intention […]
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Cambodia’s Construction & Real Estate Loans Surge Past USD 20 Billion
In a striking development for Cambodia’s economy, construction and real estate loans have exceeded USD 20 billion, signaling a robust growth trajectory within these critical sectors. According to a recent report from the National Bank of Cambodia, banking and financial institutions have provided a staggering 81.748 billion riels, equivalent to approximately USD 20.1 billion in […]
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Cambodia’s Public Debt Reaches USD 11.78 Billion by Q3 2024
Cambodia’s public debt reached USD 11.78 billion by the end of the third quarter of 2024. According to a recent report by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, this debt comprises USD 11.67 billion in external debt (99%) and USD 115 million in domestic debt (1%). The external debt portfolio is diversified across multiple currencies, […]
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Construction & Real Estate Loan Shares 18% of Total Credit
Bank loans provided to major sectors grew 19.3% compared to last year, while construction and real estate grabbed approximately 18% of the total loans of US$46 billion, according to a recent official summary. Real estate businesses received 9% of total loans, while construction also took 9%. Personal housing loans accounted for 14%, hotel and the […]
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