Phnom Penh: Cambodia and Japan have formalised a grant aid agreement worth approximately US$2.8 million (416 million Japanese yen) to support the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) project. Key Highlights:
Phnom Penh: The Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) released its 2025 Annual Report on July 5, highlighting a year of strong growth in lending and deposits despite global economic challenges. The report reflects a growing public and business confidence in the sector. Mrs. Dith Nita, Vice-Chairwoman of the CMA Board, characterized 2025 as a pivotal year.
BEIJING — Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Sun Chanthol held high-level talks with top Chinese development authorities in Beijing on Tuesday, aiming to fast-track major infrastructure initiatives crucial for Cambodia’s economic trajectory and public welfare. H.E. Sun Chanthol, serving as the First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), led a
PHNOM PENH — ABA Bank has launched a new feature called PaySound, an audio notification system for incoming payments. This feature can instantly announce the amount and currency of a payment, supporting three languages: Khmer, English, and Chinese. PaySound is available on ABA Mobile, ABA Merchant App, and ABA POS terminals, allowing users to confirm received payments immediately without
Choosing a fixed deposit account with a competitive interest rate is a key strategy for investors and civil servants looking to grow their wealth safely. This article compiles the latest interest rates (as of June 2026) from major banks in Cambodia, including ACLEDA Bank, ABA Bank, and Phillip Bank, to help you make an informed decision.
PHNOM PENH — The World Bank has released its June 2026 Cambodia Economic Update, projecting that the country’s real GDP growth will slow to 3.9% this year before recovering to 4.9% in 2027. Despite challenges from high fuel prices, falling foreign remittances, and a construction sector slowdown, Cambodia’s economy remains resilient – a positive signal for long-term investors. 📉 Key Impacts
PHNOM PENH — ACLEDA Bank has started Phase 1 of its cross-border QR payment system, allowing Indian travellers to safely make digital payments using their UPI apps at many merchants in Cambodia, the bank announced. With this rollout, Indian users can now scan Bakong’s KHQR codes at more than 4.5 million merchant outlets across Cambodia,