Cambodia: Restoring Policy Space and Diversifying Economy Essential for Resilience and Sustainable Growth
Cambodia’s economy continues to recover solidly on the back of a strong rebound in the services sectors.
External Imbalance Casts Shadow on Cambodia’s Resilient Economy
Cambodia’s economy had been growing remarkably in the last decade before coming to a sudden stop due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While Cambodia is now on a good recovery path, some indicators suggest long-term external vulnerability.
Cambodian Banks Need to Safeguard Against Higher Bad Loans
Launching a loan restructuring program, or similar initiatives such as loan repayment assistance or a loan moratorium, is common practice among ASEAN+3 governments responding to the financial distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
AMRO’s 2022 Annual Consultation Report on Cambodia
Cambodia’s economy is projected to continue its gradual recovery by growing 5.0 percent in 2022 and 5.4 percent in 2023.
Cambodia: Navigating External Headwinds Through Targeted Support and Rebuilding Fiscal Buffers
Cambodia has navigated the COVID-19 pandemic well. Apart from the quick roll-out of vaccines, the government support measures have mitigated economic scarring and prevented households from falling into poverty.
Watch: Cambodia: Navigating External Headwinds
Watch the highlights of AMRO’s 2022 Annual Consultation Report on Cambodia. Cambodia’s economy is projected to continue its gradual recovery by growing 5.0 percent in 2022 and 5.4 percent in…
Cambodia: Resilient Growth Backed by Strong Fiscal Stimulus and High Vaccination Rates
The Cambodian economy has been resilient. The early lifting of COVID-19 restrictions boosted domestic activity while strong external demand supported its recovery in the first half of 2022. As the economy recovers and COVID-19 becomes endemic, it will be vital to refocus policy toward structural reforms that will help improve the long-term growth potential of the economy.
Lifting Cambodia Out of the ’COVID-19 Rut’ With Support from the Cash Transfer Program
In July 2020, the Cambodian government introduced a COVID-19 Cash Transfer Program to help the vulnerable and those living in poverty ease the economic impact of the pandemic.
Promoting Fintech Development to Achieve Financial Inclusion in Cambodia
The fintech ecosystem in Cambodia has expanded remarkably in recent years, particularly in digital payments and transfers. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this trend as many services moved to cashless transactions.
Bridging the Financing Gap for Cambodia’s Small Firms to Support Post-pandemic Recovery
More than 90% of the firms in Cambodia are micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Unlocking the growth potential of MSMEs is, therefore, key to the country’s long-term development by diversifying growth drivers, boosting employment, contributing to poverty alleviation, and enhancing the domestic component of the global value chain.