马来亚银行向Smart Axiata提供5000万美元融资，助力柬埔寨5G基础设施建设

[来源: CIR] [分类提示: NEWS] 标题: Maybank and Smart Axiata Advance Digital and 5G Infrastructure Development in Cambodia Cambodia Investment Review Maybank Cambodia has extended a USD50 million financing facility to Smart Axiata (a subsidiary of Malaysian-headquartered Axiata Group Berhad), to accelerate the strategic development of Cambodia’s digital and telecommunications infrastructure, including 5G connectivity across the country. The financing highlights a shared commitment between Maybank and Smart Axiata to strengthen the digital foundation that underpins Cambodia’s socio-economic development.  Enhancements to infrastructure will among others enable greater access to digital education and remote learning for youths and lifelong learners, financial and payment services, and help businesses including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) adopt digital technologies and ICT solutions, improve productivity, and expand market reach. Rath Sophoan, Chief Executive Officer and Country Head of Maybank Cambodia said, “This financing facilitates community development and the digital economy in line with Cambodia’s Digital Economy and Society Policy Framework 2021 to 2035, and with Maybank’s ROAR30 sustainability and new economy priorities. We view the new economy as a core pillar of Cambodia’s national agenda, in addition to being a key driver of ASEAN’s growth to accelerate the shift toward high-impact, high-value sectors. This collaboration with Smart Axiata represents our first new economy-aligned financing i