Bridge Bank and East Asia Management University Forge a Path for Student Internships and Financial Knowledge Sharing

Bridge Bank, a prominent commercial bank offering comprehensive banking services, has joined forces with East Asia Management University (EAMU) to provide invaluable internship opportunities, knowledge sharing, and mentorship to aspiring students. This collaboration aims to empower students with practical experience and a deeper understanding of the financial industry. The official partnership was cemented through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Bridge Bank headquarters.

Richard Liew, CEO of Bridge Bank, highlighted the significance of this groundbreaking MoU as it marks the bank’s first collaboration with a university. He expressed the belief that Bridge Bank would serve as a nurturing ground for numerous young talents in Cambodia’s financial sector, contributing to its further development. Liew acknowledged the pivotal role played by the university in cultivating a talent pipeline in Cambodia and emphasized the importance of fostering future workforce talent through integrated private sector education.

The alliance between Bridge Bank and EAMU holds great promise in equipping students with essential competencies and readiness for their prospective careers in the banking industry. Students participating in this program will receive training aligned with international banking curriculum standards, encompassing areas such as lending and regulatory compliance. Prof. James Chua, Vice Chancellor of EAMU, underlined the paramount importance of education in Cambodia and emphasized how this collaboration aligns with the nation’s long-term strategy to fortify the capabilities essential for the stability of the country’s banking system.