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Cambodia, Japan Sign US$2.8 Million Grant for Human Resource Development Scholarship
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:
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Cambodia’s Microfinance Sector Sees Robust Growth in 2025, Boosted by Rising Confidence in the Khmer Riel
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…
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Deputy PM Sun Chanthol Advances Key Infrastructure Projects with Chinese Development Officials
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…
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ABA Bank Launches PaySound: Instant Audio Payment Confirmation in 3 Languages
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…
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Compare Fixed Deposit Interest Rates in Cambodia (2026): ACLEDA, ABA, Phillip
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…
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Cambodia 2026: GDP Growth Slows to 3.9% – How Should Investors and Public Servants Prepare Financially?
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.…
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ACLEDA Bank Enables Cross-Border KHQR Payments: Indian UPI Integration Goes Live
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…