Core Viewpoint - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has downgraded Cambodia's economic growth forecast for 2025 from 6.1% to 4.9% and for 2026 from 6.2% to 5.0% due to tensions at the Cambodia-Thailand border and uncertainties regarding exports to the United States [1] Economic Growth Projections - ADB expects Cambodia's economy to maintain robust growth by 2026, supported by strong industrial activity and stable foreign direct investment [1] - The Cambodian economy showed resilience in the first half of 2025, aided by lower-than-expected food price increases and declining fuel costs, which helped ease inflation [1] Inflation and Industrial Growth - Cambodia's inflation rate significantly decreased from 6.0% in January to 1.6% in June this year, with an average inflation rate forecast of 2.0% for 2025 and 2026 [1] - The industrial sector is projected to be the main engine of economic growth, with expected growth rates of 7.9% in 2025 and a rebound to 8.3% in 2026 [1] Service and Tourism Sector Outlook - ADB predicts a slowdown in the service sector growth to 2.8% in 2025 and further to 2.6% in 2026, impacted by the ongoing tensions at the Cambodia-Thailand border [2] - The tourism sector has been recovering due to an increase in visitors from China, but the border tensions are expected to suppress tourism development and broader service sector activities in the latter half of the year [2] Agricultural Sector Forecast - The agricultural sector is expected to grow by 1.1% in both 2025 and 2026, driven by sustained export demand and the return of agricultural labor from Thailand in the second half of the year [2]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information regarding the industry investment rating was provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - In September, the manufacturing industry showed significant improvement in its prosperity, with the production index reaching a six - month high. However, enterprises' profitability continued to face pressure, and the problem of oversupply remained prominent. The high - tech manufacturing and strategic emerging industries performed well, and enterprises' confidence in the market was relatively high. - The non - manufacturing industry presented a situation where the construction industry showed resilience while the service industry was under pressure [1][2][3]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Manufacturing Industry - **Overall PMI**: In September, the manufacturing PMI was 49.8, a 0.4 increase from the previous month. The production index rose 1.1 to 51.9, and the new order index increased 0.2 to 49.7. The new export order index went up 0.6 to 47.8. The import index, raw material inventory, and procurement volume all increased, indicating a significant boost in enterprises' production and operation enthusiasm [1][2]. - **Industry Differences**: Industries such as food, beverages, automobiles, and railway, ship, aerospace equipment had production and new order indices above 54.0, with rapid release of production and demand. In contrast, industries like wood processing, furniture, and petroleum and coal processing had production and demand indices below the critical point [2]. - **Enterprise Types**: Large enterprises expanded steadily, and small enterprises' business conditions improved. In September, the PMI of large, medium, and small enterprises changed by 0.2, - 0.1, and 1.6 respectively, reaching 51, 48.8, and 48.2 [2]. - **Key Industries**: The PMI of high - tech manufacturing, equipment manufacturing, consumer goods industry, and raw material industry changed by - 0.3, 1.4, 1.4, and - 0.7 respectively, reaching 51.6, 51.9, 50.6, and 47.5. The EPMI of strategic emerging industries in September was 52.4, a significant increase of 4.6 percentage points from the previous month [3]. - **Enterprise Expectations**: The production and operation activity expectation index increased by 0.4 to 54.1, rising for three consecutive months, indicating high confidence of manufacturing enterprises in the near - term market. The employment index rose 0.6 to 48.5 [3]. Non - Manufacturing Industry - **Construction Industry**: In September, the construction industry's business activity index was 49.3, a 0.2 increase from the previous month, remaining below the boom - bust line for two consecutive months [5]. - **Service Industry**: The service industry's business activity index was 50.1, a 0.4 decrease. Industries such as postal services, telecommunications, and monetary and financial services were in a high - level prosperity range with business activity indices above 60.0%, and their business volumes grew rapidly [5]. Investment Suggestions - The September PMI data indicated that the manufacturing industry's prosperity improved significantly, and the increase in mid - and upstream prices had an impact on the production side. The economic structure upgrade was a highlight, with high - tech manufacturing and equipment manufacturing leading the way. The production and operation expectations, production investment enthusiasm, and employment in the manufacturing industry showed positive trends. However, the pressure was still concentrated on the demand side, with the new order index remaining in the contraction range, and consumption, real estate, and infrastructure remaining weak [6].

Group 1: PMI Overview - In September, the manufacturing PMI improved to 49.8%, up 0.4 percentage points from 49.4% in August[1][7] - The non-manufacturing PMI decreased to 50.0%, down from 50.3% in the previous month[1][7] Group 2: Manufacturing Sector Insights - The production index rose to 51.9%, marking a 1.1 percentage point increase, the highest in nearly six months[2][8] - The new orders index increased by only 0.2 percentage points to 49.7%, indicating weaker demand recovery compared to production[2][8] - New export orders improved by 0.6 percentage points to 47.8%, outpacing the increase in domestic orders[2][3] Group 3: Industry Performance - The equipment manufacturing PMI rose by 1.1 percentage points to 51.6%, while high-tech manufacturing PMI remained in the expansion zone at 51.9%[3][16] - High-energy consumption industries saw a decline in PMI by 0.7 percentage points to 47.5%, reflecting ongoing weakness in real estate and infrastructure[3][16] Group 4: Non-Manufacturing Sector Trends - The construction PMI slightly improved by 0.2 percentage points to 49.3%, while the service sector PMI fell by 0.4 percentage points to 50.1%[4][20] - The service sector's new orders index dropped significantly by 1.0 percentage point to 46.7%, indicating reduced consumer activity[4][34]

Core Viewpoints - The economic growth structure is shifting from traditional sectors to new momentum, with significant improvements in new momentum sectors [1][7][73]. Manufacturing Sector - In September, the manufacturing PMI improved to 49.8%, up 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, aligning with seasonal trends [1][7][73]. - The production index reached a six-month high of 51.9%, increasing by 1.1 percentage points, while the new orders index rose only 0.2 percentage points to 49.7% [1][7][73]. - The demand structure shows that new export orders increased more significantly than domestic orders, with new export orders rising by 0.6 percentage points to 47.8% [1][13][73]. - The purchasing volume index rose by 1.2 percentage points to 51.6%, indicating increased procurement activity due to stronger production [1][7][73]. New Momentum Industries - New momentum industries, such as equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing, saw significant PMI improvements, with equipment manufacturing PMI rising by 1.1 percentage points to 51.6% [2][19][74]. - The EPMI for emerging industries increased by 4.6 percentage points to 52.4%, indicating a positive trend in these sectors [2][19][74]. - In contrast, high-energy-consuming industries experienced a decline in PMI, dropping 0.7 percentage points to 47.5%, reflecting ongoing weakness in real estate and infrastructure investments [2][19][74]. Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing PMI fell to the critical point of 50%, with the construction PMI remaining low at 49.3% and the service PMI declining by 0.4 percentage points to 50.1% [2][24][74]. - The service sector, particularly industries related to consumer travel, such as dining and entertainment, saw significant declines in business activity indices [2][24][74]. - Conversely, sectors like postal and financial services maintained high activity indices above 60% [2][24][74]. Future Outlook - Although traditional sectors face downward pressure, new momentum is expected to provide stronger support for the economy, with ongoing monitoring of the effects of new growth policies [3][75]. - The implementation of new growth policies in key industries such as construction and steel is anticipated to mitigate risks associated with real estate and infrastructure downturns [3][75].

Manufacturing PMI Insights - In September, the manufacturing PMI improved to 49.8%, up 0.4 percentage points from 49.4% in August[1][7] - The production index rose to 51.9%, marking a 1.1 percentage point increase, the highest in nearly six months[2][8] - New orders index increased by only 0.2 percentage points to 49.7%, indicating weaker recovery compared to production[2][8] Demand Structure - New export orders index rose by 0.6 percentage points to 47.8%, showing stronger external demand compared to domestic orders[2][3] - The overall demand structure continues to reflect that external demand is outperforming internal demand[2][3] Sector Performance - Equipment manufacturing PMI increased by 1.1 percentage points to 51.6%, while high-tech manufacturing PMI remained in the expansion zone at 51.9%[3][17] - High-energy consumption industries saw a decline in PMI by 0.7 percentage points to 47.5%, indicating ongoing weakness in real estate and infrastructure sectors[3][17] Non-Manufacturing PMI Trends - Non-manufacturing PMI fell to 50.0%, down 0.3 percentage points, with service sector PMI dropping significantly by 0.4 percentage points to 50.1%[5][33] - Construction PMI showed slight recovery, increasing by 0.2 percentage points to 49.3%, but still remains at historical lows[5][21] Future Outlook - Despite downward pressure on traditional sectors, new economic drivers are showing significant support for growth, necessitating close monitoring of new growth policies[4][25] - The implementation of new stability policies in key industries is expected to mitigate risks associated with infrastructure and real estate downturns[4][25]

Group 1: Industrial Profit Growth - In the first eight months of 2025, the total profit of industrial enterprises above designated size reached 46,929.7 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.9% [2][4] - State-owned enterprises reported a profit of 15,156.5 billion yuan, down 1.7% year-on-year, while private enterprises saw a profit increase of 3.3% to 13,076.1 billion yuan [2][4] - The manufacturing sector achieved a profit of 35,233.5 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 7.4% [4] Group 2: R&D Investment - In 2024, China's R&D expenditure reached 36,326.8 billion yuan, an increase of 8.9% compared to the previous year [6][7] - The intensity of R&D investment, measured as a percentage of GDP, rose to 2.69%, up by 0.11 percentage points [6] - Basic research funding grew by 10.7% to 2,500.9 billion yuan, while applied research funding increased by 17.6% to 4,305.5 billion yuan [6][7] Group 3: Electricity Market Transactions - In the first eight months of 2025, the total electricity market transaction volume was 43,442 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 7.0% [9] - By August 2025, the electricity market transaction volume reached 6,550 billion kWh, reflecting an 11.6% increase year-on-year [9] Group 4: Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) - In September 2025, the manufacturing PMI was recorded at 49.8%, indicating a slight improvement in manufacturing sentiment [13][21] - The non-manufacturing business activity index stood at 50.0%, showing stability in the non-manufacturing sector [18][20] - The comprehensive PMI output index was 50.6%, suggesting continued expansion in production activities [21]

Group 1: PMI Overview - In September, the manufacturing PMI was 49.8%, up from 49.4% in the previous month[2] - The non-manufacturing PMI stood at 50.0%, slightly down from 50.3%[2] - The manufacturing PMI's increase aligns with seasonal trends, with a month-on-month rise of 0.4 percentage points (pct) compared to the previous value[2] Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The production index rose to 51.9% (+1.1pct), indicating stronger supply than demand[2] - The new orders index increased to 49.7% (+0.2pct), while the new export orders index was at 47.8% (+0.6pct), showing resilience in external demand[2] - Overall, the supply-demand balance remains skewed towards supply exceeding demand[2] Group 3: Price Index Trends - The price index declined after three consecutive increases, with the main raw material purchase price index at 53.2% (-0.1pct) and the factory price index at 48.2% (-0.9pct)[2] - This reflects a weakening impact of "anti-involution" policies on upstream raw material prices, shifting focus to the actual implementation of policies[2] Group 4: Sector Performance - The equipment manufacturing PMI rose to 51.9% (+1.4pct), marking the highest point since March[2] - The consumer goods sector PMI increased to 50.6% (+1.4pct), driven by seasonal demand ahead of the upcoming holidays[2] - The high-energy-consuming industries PMI fell to 47.5% (-0.7pct), consistent with previous price index trends[2] Group 5: Non-Manufacturing Sector Insights - The non-manufacturing PMI decreased by 0.3pct to 50.0%, slightly below the five-year average[2] - In the service sector, travel-related consumption saw a seasonal decline, while financial services maintained high activity levels[2] - The construction PMI was at 49.3% (+0.2pct), with weather conditions impacting project initiation[2]

Report Overview - The report is a commentary on the September 2025 PMI data by the fixed - income research team, analyzing the manufacturing, non - manufacturing, and comprehensive PMI, and providing bond market views [2][4] 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Report's Core View - In the second half of 2025, the economic growth rate may not decline significantly; structural problems such as prices are expected to improve; the allocation between stocks and bonds continues to shift, with bond yields and the stock market expected to rise [9] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Manufacturing - The manufacturing PMI in September was 49.8%, a 0.4 - percentage - point increase from the previous month and at the highest level since April 2025, indicating continuous improvement in the manufacturing's prosperity level for two consecutive months [4] - In terms of industries, the PMI of high - tech manufacturing was 51.6%, equipment manufacturing was 51.9%, consumer goods industry was 50.6%, and basic raw materials industry was 47.5%. The consumer goods industry's PMI returned to the expansion range, and the equipment manufacturing's PMI continued to rise [5] - Among the component indices, the production index was 51.9%, a 1.1 - percentage - point increase from the previous month, remaining in the expansion range for 5 consecutive months and reaching a 6 - month high. The production and operation activity expectation index was 54.1%, a 0.4 - percentage - point increase from the previous month, rising for three consecutive months [5] - By enterprise size, the PMI of large enterprises was 51.0%, medium - sized enterprises was 48.8%, and small enterprises was 48.2%. The prosperity levels of large and small enterprises increased month - on - month, with large enterprises remaining in the expansion range for 5 consecutive months and small enterprises' PMI increasing by 1.6 percentage points [6] Non - manufacturing - The non - manufacturing PMI in September was 50.0%, a 0.3 - percentage - point decrease from the previous month, remaining at the critical point and generally stable [7] - In terms of industries, the construction industry's PMI was 49.3%, a 0.2 - percentage - point increase from the previous month, with a slight recovery in prosperity. The service industry's PMI was 50.1%, a 0.4 - percentage - point decrease from the previous month, still in the expansion range [7] - Among the main classification indices, the new order index was 46.0%, a 0.6 - percentage - point decrease from the previous month, indicating a decline in market demand. The business activity expectation index was 55.7%, still in a relatively high prosperity range [7] Comprehensive - The comprehensive PMI in September was 50.6%, a 0.1 - percentage - point increase from the previous month and a 0.2 - percentage - point increase year - on - year, remaining in the expansion range for 33 consecutive months, indicating an accelerated overall expansion of enterprise production and operation activities [8] Bond Market - In the context of economic expectation correction, bond yields are expected to rise trend - wise. The economic growth rate may not decline significantly in the second half of 2025, structural problems are expected to improve, and the allocation between stocks and bonds continues to shift, with both bond yields and the stock market expected to rise [9]

Group 1: Macro Policy and Manufacturing Sector - The macro policy is expected to be intensified and implemented, with the manufacturing PMI showing a slight recovery to 49.8% in September, up 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, indicating ongoing policy effects [2] - The production index rose to 51.9%, marking a continuous expansion for two months, while the procurement volume index increased to 51.6%, suggesting improved production activities [6] - The new orders index for manufacturing increased to 49.7%, indicating a stabilization in market demand, while the new export orders index rose to 47.8%, reflecting a narrowing decline in export demand [6][8] Group 2: Price Trends and Industry Outlook - The purchasing price index for manufacturing decreased to 53.2%, and the factory price index fell to 48.2%, indicating a mixed price trend across different industries [7] - The manufacturing production and business activity expectation index rose to 54.1%, suggesting an optimistic outlook for the fourth quarter, particularly in sectors like food processing, automotive, and aerospace [8] - The non-manufacturing business activity index remained stable at 50.0%, with the construction sector showing slight improvement, while the service sector experienced a minor decline [11][12]

Core Insights - The manufacturing PMI for September is at 49.8%, showing a 0.4 percentage point increase from the previous month, marking two consecutive months of recovery [1][7] - The non-manufacturing business activity index stands at 50.0%, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points, indicating it is at the critical point [1][7] - The composite PMI output index is at 50.6%, up by 0.1 percentage points, suggesting a slight acceleration in overall economic output [1][7] Manufacturing Sector - The production index for September is at 51.9%, rising by 1.1 percentage points, reaching a nearly six-month high, indicating active manufacturing production [2][8] - The new orders index is at 49.7%, up by 0.2 percentage points, reflecting an improvement in market demand [2][8] - The new export orders index is at 47.8%, increasing by 0.6 percentage points, but external demand remains low [2][8] - The major raw materials purchase price index is at 53.2%, down by 0.1 percentage points, while the factory price index is at 48.2%, decreasing by 0.9 percentage points, leading to a widening price scissors gap of 5 percentage points, the highest level this year [2][8] Non-Manufacturing Sector - The service industry business activity index is at 50.1%, remaining in the expansion zone [3][9] - Specific sectors such as postal, telecommunications, and financial services have business activity indices above 60.0%, indicating rapid growth [3][9] - However, sectors closely related to consumer travel, such as dining and entertainment, have dropped below the critical point due to the end of the summer effect [3][9] - The business activity expectation index is at 56.3%, consistently above 55.0% this year, indicating stable optimism among service industry enterprises [3][9] Construction Sector - The construction industry business activity index is at 49.3%, a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points, but still below the expansion threshold [3][10] - The business activity expectation index for the construction sector is at 52.4%, up by 0.7 percentage points, indicating improved confidence among construction enterprises regarding market development [3][10] Overall Economic Outlook - The September PMI data indicates a continuation of economic recovery, albeit at a weak pace, with manufacturing improving but not yet entering the expansion zone, and non-manufacturing growth momentum weakening [3][10] - The report suggests that the actual year-on-year GDP growth for the third quarter may be below 5% [1][7]