Cambodia Investment Review
Smart Axiata was honored to accompany Mr. Vivek Sood, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Axiata Group Berhad, along with the senior leadership of both Axiata Group and Smart Axiata, on a courtesy visit to H.E. Dr. Shaharuddin Onn, Ambassador of Malaysia to the Kingdom of Cambodia, on 5 June 2025.
As a proud subsidiary of Axiata Group Berhad, one of Southeast Asia’s leading telecommunications groups, Smart is a key Malaysian enterprise majority-owned by several national investment and pension funds of the Government of Malaysia, including Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund.
A Long-Term Vision To Support Cambodia’s Development
Smart remains deeply committed to driving Cambodia’s digital transformation and sustainable economic growth. This visit reaffirmed the strong and deep trade and investment ties between Malaysia and Cambodia under the strong diplomatic relations between the two countries and their top leaders, built on mutual trust, innovation, and regional cooperation.
Axiata Group has outlined a long-term vision to support Cambodia’s development by strengthening digital infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity, and providing innovative digital solutions. This vision focuses on enabling individuals, SMEs, and business partners to grow within a resilient and inclusive digital economy.
Committed To Empowering Cambodian Communities
Through sustained investments in infrastructure, talent development, and digital inclusion initiatives, Axiata Group is committed to empowering Cambodian communities with the tools and connectivity needed to succeed in the digital era. This includes nurturing local innovation, supporting tech startups, and building capacity in critical areas such as cybersecurity, fintech, and digital literacy.
The engagement also recognized the pivotal role of Malaysian enterprises in Cambodia’s development and underscored a shared ambition between both nations to deepen strategic collaboration in digital connectivity, technology, and investment.
