Kampong Cham Province, November 15, 2025: MB Bank (Cambodia) Plc. (MBCambodia), a subsidiary of MB Group, one of Vietnam’s leading financial institutions, has announced the upcoming launch of its new branch in Kampong Cham Province. This expansion marks a strategic move into one of Cambodia’s key economic regions. The establishment of this branch reflects MBCambodia’s strong commitment to delivering secure, high-quality financial services powered by modern technology to customers in major provincial areas. It will complement the Bank’s four existing branches in Phnom Penh, which currently provide comprehensive and sophisticated financial services to a wide range of customers. Kampong Cham…
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Phillip Bank is making shopping abroad easier than ever for Cambodian travellers with the launch of RoamQR, a new cross-border payment solution powered by Liquid Group. Whether visiting Singapore or transiting through Changi Airport, Phillip Bank customers can now scan to pay from their Khmer Riel (KHR) accounts at participating RoamQR merchants, with payments automatically converted to Singapore Dollars (SGD) — no hassle, no hidden fees. This innovative service marks a significant step forward in making international travel and spending more seamless, convenient and accessible for Cambodian travellers. Building on its commitment to innovation and convenience, Phillip Bank introduces RoamQR…
Mr. Ri Rath, a farmer from Pech Chreada District, Mondulkiri Province, grows cassava and cashew trees. He is a man of strong determination and clear goals, devoted to developing his agricultural livelihood and expanding his farming operations. Today, his farm is flourishing and producing excellent results. Walking through his thriving cassava fields, Mr. Rath shared the journey behind his success, a journey filled with challenges, resilience and smart financial decisions. He explained that Cassava farming requires significant capital, especially for hiring workers and renting tractors for land preparation. Limited financial resources initially constrained his operations, motivating him to look for…
The Royal Group of Companies (RGC), Cambodia’s leading conglomerate, has entered into a landmark partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will accelerate workforce development, promote financial inclusion and expand employment opportunities across the nation. The signing ceremony, held at Wing Bank Tower, was presided over by His Excellency Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, and Neak Oknha Kith Meng, Chairman and CEO of RGC, underscoring a shared commitment to empower Cambodia’s workforce and strengthen the bridge between public policy and private sector innovation. His Excellency…
In the most remote regions of Cambodia, where daily life still faces many deprivations, technical vehicles bearing the Metfone logo diligently traverse bumpy roads. They arrive not merely to erect stations or pull cables, but to bring hope and connection — ensuring the local people feel that, no matter where they are, they always have a companion by their side. ‘Where the people are, the signal is there’ On a rainy evening in the Preah Vihear region, a sudden power outage disrupted communications, leaving residents anxious as they could not contact their loved ones. In the middle of the night,…
Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, sat down for an interview with media outlet RIA Novosti on November 9. In this interview, he discusses several global issues and explains how peace can be achieved. This piece has been edited for brevity and clarity. Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, announced that the Russian Federation is prepared to continue adhering to the restrictions established by New START for one additional year, starting February 5, 2026. Has there been any response from the United States? Did Moscow propose a meeting with Washington to discuss the post-New START…
Expanding a brand into new markets often brings a familiar challenge: stores differ in size, lighting and layout, and centrally planned campaigns rarely look the same on the ground. Even small variations in display or pricing can dilute brand visibility. LocStoc, a Singapore-based retail-technology company, aims to change that. Establishing its first footprint in Cambodia and expanding across ASEAN, the company is tackling the issue through a growing network of connected smart shelves hosted in partner retail stores. Each smart shelf acts as a digital sales node linking brands to their in-store displays. By working with LocStoc, brands gain instant…
Mrs. Pan Nalin runs a rubber plantation and works as a durian contractor. As the saying goes, “A big boat needs a big sail”, which perfectly describes her story. As her business grew, she needed financial support to manage its expansion, and LOLC Cambodia became the trusted partner that helped her achieve that growth. Mrs. Nalin first became a client of LOLC Cambodia in 2014. During her early loan cycles, she used the financing to strengthen her durian contracting business and maintain her rubber plantation. Over the years, she has continued to trust LOLC Cambodia as her long-term financial partner. …
HEINEKEN Cambodia, in partnership with the Oddar Meanchey provincial administration, has officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to extend its New Home, New Hope initiative, supporting displaced families impacted by the recent border conflict in Cambodia. Under the new agreement, HEINEKEN Cambodia will construct 30 new mobile homes for families affected by the border conflict. In addition to the MoU signing, the company also distributed daily essentials to help meet the immediate needs of approximately 300 displaced families who are still residing at a refugee sanctuary in Oddar Meanchey. The Oddar Meanchey MoU is part of HEINEKEN Cambodia’s wider…
The British Ambassador to Cambodia, His Excellency Dominic Williams, has expressed his strong support for Teesside University Degrees in Cambodia, which offers Cambodian students the opportunity to earn internationally recognised UK qualifications without leaving home. “I’m delighted that the University of Teesside has launched degree programmes right here in Phnom Penh and this means that young Cambodians are able to tap into the UK’s world-class education system while staying close to their homes, close to their families and connected to their culture,” he said. Teesside University Degrees in Cambodia provides a full range of programmes, including Undergraduate and Master’s Degrees,…