FinTech News Cambodia

  Cambodia’s Securities and Exchange Regulator (SERC), with support from the Australian Embassy, launched a new regulation (Prakas) enabling companies to raise long-term capital for infrastructure projects through bond issuance. Unveiled at a July 22 workshop in Phnom Penh, the regulation aims to diversify financing options, promote sustainable development, and align with Cambodia’s national growth priorities. The Prakas allows Cambodia to join regional peers like Vietnam and Indonesia in using infrastructure bonds to attract long-term investment. Backed by the Australia–Cambodia Development Partnership, the move supports inclusive growth and economic resilience. (Summarized by chatgpt.com)  Full article 

   Cambodia and Japan have officially launched Phase 1 of a cross-border QR code payment system , allowing Cambodian users to make seamless payments in Japan using KHQR via mobile banking or payment apps. Announced on July 4 during the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, the initiative enables Cambodians with Khmer riel accounts to scan JPQR codes at Japanese merchants. Phase 2 will later allow Japanese users to pay in Cambodia using similar technology. This milestone follows a memorandum of understanding between the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and Payments Japan Association (PJA) , aiming to enhance digital financial connectivity and foster economic collaboration. Experts believe this development will boost tourism, trade, and foreign investment, making cross-border payments more efficient and convenient. Cambodia has similar QR payment agreements with countries like Vietnam, Thailand, and South Korea. (Summary by ChatGPT.com) Read full article