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Pay with a QR code in Thailand from a bank account in Cambodia! Serey Chea, Director General of the National Bank of Cambodia, recently posted on LinkedIn a video showing her using KHQR to make a payment in Thailand. She wrote, “Don’t want to carry cash? No problem. Paying for my boat noodles with QR…
For almost 30 years, the Phare family of extraordinary organizations has touched the hearts of many. Phare performing social enterprise (PPSE), which was founded just 9 years ago, has quickly grown to become one of Cambodia’s most respected and successful social enterprise role models, notably in the cultural tourism and creative industries. Phare Creative Studio’s…
Bakong, Cambodia’s digital payment system, was launched by the National Bank of Cambodia in October 2020. Nearly 270,000 people use its digital wallet, and nearly 6 million people have benefited from connected financial apps. Bakong shows how the scalability, inclusivity, and cost-effectiveness of systems like this may benefit both financial institutions and end users. The…
The “Jew’s Harp,” a popular musical instrument, can be found in many places around the world, but the Cambodian version is special. It is a priceless component of Cambodia’s living cultural legacy and is known in Khmer as Angkuoch, which is generally pronounced “Aarng-koo-oy.” It is a traditional musical instrument made of bamboo that has…
Veteran banker Dr. In Channy is a self-made man who has built a financial powerhouse over the span of his nearly three-decade career. He has also been effective in shaping financial markets policies and regulations in Cambodia. Dr. In Channy, President and Group Managing Director of ACLEDA Bank, turned an NGO-based organisation into a financial…
In many ways, hip-hop surprisingly gained the interest of young audiences despite the lack of progress in original Cambodian music until recent years. It is believed that the prominent rap element of hip hop blends naturally with verbal Khmer traditions of singing and poetry recitation. VannDa, like many others his age, belongs to the younger…
Nelson Mandela had once said, “There is no passion, to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” There are many products and services that claim to change your life; but coaching may be the only one thing that actually delivers on…
Nestle, the world’s largest confectionary company, plans to invest in Cambodia by opening a factory in the near future, a move hailed by local dairy farmers as a way to strengthen the country’s fresh milk market. During a visit by Minister of Commerce H.E Pan Sorasak to Nestle headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland on June 16,…
We all grow and change over time. Why should brands be different? A rebrand keeps a company updated and assures customers that it is still in operation, whether it is selling new products or simply altering a logo. Rebranding is a marketing strategy that involves updating an existing brand’s logo, name, concept, or design. This…
“Special Education is not a Weakness, it is a Strength” If a child has a learning impairment or condition that makes learning more challenging for them than other children of their age, they need special education. They could be having difficulties with schooling, communication or behaviour. Regardless of their challenges, every child has the right…
PU Watch Cambodia began operations on October 1, 2018 which has been a big success – even exceeding expectations – with a huge demand for these limited edition and made-to-order timepieces both locally and globally. Pu – which roughly translates as “mister” in Khmer – produced the first watch made in Cambodia. When PU first…
An Online Marketplace Which Allows All Stakeholders To Connect To Each Party And Control The Project Cost. The internet’s convenience, accessibility, and transparency in our everyday purchases have profoundly transformed our expectations in how we conduct business. People still believe that the construction industry would be resistant to the change to e-commerce since they like…
Cambodia will have to wait a long time to see its first unicorn startup. Lack of international exposure among founders and a lack of investment in product development are two major obstacles to Cambodian startups expanding beyond the country. There are, however, programs and players in a diversified startup ecosystem are assisting startups optimise their…
