Cambodia Microfinance Association Joins NBC Campaign on the Riel, Bakong and KHQR

PARK Cheon Gil, a member of the Board of Directors of the Cambodia Microfinance Association, attended a public campaign on “the Riel, the Bakong system and KHQR” to mark the 46th anniversary of the reintroduction of the riel. The event was organized by the National Bank of Cambodia on November 3, 2026, in Kampot Province.

The event was presided over by H.E. Yim Leat, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, and H.E. Khiev Rithiphan, Deputy Governor of Kampot Province. It was also attended by a large number of members of the public, students, banking and financial institutions, and other stakeholders.

The campaign aimed to inform the public and raise awareness of the importance of using the riel, as well as digital payment systems such as Bakong and KHQR for everyday transactions.

The association’s participation reflects its commitment to supporting the use of the riel and promoting digital payment systems, contributing to greater financial inclusion and the development of Cambodia’s financial sector.