Cambodia Launches Four Digital Finance Initiatives at Francophonie Summit
Cambodia's central bank unveiled four digital finance initiatives at the Francophonie Summit, aiming to strengthen cross-border payments, expand financial connectivity, and modernize capital markets. These include expanding the Bakong platform's reach overseas and a pilot for cross-border payments with Rwanda.
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