PHNOM PENH – National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Governor H.E. Dr. Chea Serey met with a high-level delegation from the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) on Thursday to chart the course for Cambodia’s 2026 economic strategy. The meeting, led by AMRO Director Mr. Yasuto Watanabe, signaled a deepening partnership as Cambodia transitions from a traditional […]
The global financial landscape is changing faster than at any time in history. Once dominated by large, traditional banks with physical branches and rigid processes, the industry is now being reshaped by fintech companies—technology-driven firms offering faster, cheaper, and more user-friendly financial services. This shift has sparked a growing debate: fintech vs banks. Are fintech
PHNOM PENH, On December 17, 2025, the National Bank of Cambodia shared a very important document. It is called the “Financial Sector Development Strategy 2025-2030.“ Think of this as a big plan to make sure our country’s money system—like banks and digital payments—stays safe, grows stronger, and helps everyone. What is this plan for? The
ACLEDA Bank Plc., Cambodia’s first publicly listed commercial bank, signed a landmark partnership on Dec. 4 with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), at its headquarters in Phnom Penh. ACLEDA Bank, nominated by the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) as the operator for Cambodia’s national
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and TenPay Global have signed an agreement (called a Memorandum of Understanding or MoU) to work together on financial development. The main goal is to create a way for Cambodia’s national payment system, Bakong (using KHQR codes), to work directly with China’s popular mobile payment network, Weixin Pay. This