Cambodian Central Bank Governor Discusses Economic and Financial Situation with US Treasury Official
Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, met with Robert Kaproth, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia and the Pacific at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. They discussed Cambodia's economic situation, the impact of global energy price hikes, and financial sector stability, confirming support for virtual asset management.
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