The Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) has shared how its member institutions are taking action to support the Kingdom’s frontline troops and the civilians displaced by the border conflicts caused by Thai incursions during July and December 2025.
A January 16 CMA press release explained that, in response to appeals from Prime Minister Hun Manet and guidance from the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), it has introduced a range of measures to assist the military and households affected by the recent border conflicts.
It said that from mid-2025 until the end of the year, CMA members implemented targeted financial relief and humanitarian assistance to ease the burden on affected communities.
Around $10.6 million in interest payments have been waived for displaced households, helping affected families stabilise their finances during displacement and disruption, while $1 million in principal and interest payments has been written off for frontline soldiers, injured service members and the families of fallen heroes, recognising their sacrifice and loss of income.
An additional $500 million in loans has been restructured to ease the financial burden on displaced families and other affected clients.
In addition, $340,000 and essential supplies have been donated through the CMA and its members, supporting frontline soldiers and displaced households across affected provinces.
“These measures were delivered alongside loan restructuring and other relief actions under NBC guidance, ensuring affected clients continued to access financial services without additional financial stress,” it said.
“The CMA, together with our members, remains committed to responsible finance and client protection, and will continue applying relief measures, fairly and transparently, in line with the call of the government and NBC guidance, to support the livelihoods of frontline soldiers and the recovery of affected communities,” it added.
