Spotlight: Cambodia’s 2026 Outlook Strains Under Multiple Shocks, With Informal Sector Emerging as Key Safety Net — World Bank

Spotlight: Cambodia’s 2026 Outlook Strains Under Multiple Shocks, With Informal Sector Emerging as Key Safety Net — World Bank

Cambodia Investment ReviewCambodia’s informal economy is playing a pivotal—though often overlooked—role in helping households navigate the country’s most significant economic shocks in years, according to the latest World Bank assessment. With the country facing a property market downturn, sharp declines in remittances, and disruptions linked to border conflict and trade restrictions, analysts say informal work has become a critical buffer for m…