Cambodia Investment Review
Raymond Sia, Managing Director of Canadia Financial Group, has launched Right Angle: The Collection Volume One, a new book that translates decades of regional banking experience into practical, real-world perspectives on finance, currencies and economic trends shaping Cambodia and the wider region.
The book was officially unveiled on December 8 at CamEd Business School in Phnom Penh, with the launch attended by senior banking executives, academics, students and members of the diplomatic community. The publication consolidates more than 30 articles previously written by Sia for Khmer Times under his long-running column Right Angle, together with three additional essays focusing on leadership and personal development.
Rather than positioning itself as a technical or autobiographical work, the book is structured around practical observations drawn from real operating environments, aimed at improving financial understanding and encouraging informed discussion.
Banking and finance explained through lived experience
A central pillar of Right Angle focuses on the banking and finance sector, reflecting Sia’s professional journey across Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia. These articles examine how banks function in practice, how institutions respond to regulatory change and economic pressure, and how leadership decisions influence long-term performance.
The emphasis is on explaining banking concepts in a practical, real-world context. Issues such as governance, risk management, institutional resilience and sector transformation are explored through scenarios that resonate beyond the industry itself. By linking banking decisions to their impact on businesses, customers and the broader economy, the book aims to demystify an industry often viewed as complex or inaccessible.
For Cambodian readers, this approach provides insight into how the country’s banking sector has evolved over time and the challenges it faces as it continues to mature, particularly in balancing growth, stability and financial inclusion.
Currencies, interest rates and everyday impact
A second core theme addresses currencies and interest rates, with particular focus on the US dollar and its influence on emerging economies. These articles explore how global monetary policy decisions and interest rate cycles translate into real-world consequences for inflation, borrowing costs and financial stability.
By connecting international developments to domestic outcomes, the book explains how factors such as dollarisation, exchange rate movements and global capital flows affect Cambodian households and businesses. Rather than abstract monetary theory, the currency-focused chapters frame these issues in terms of their day-to-day relevance, highlighting why global financial decisions matter locally.
This practical framing is especially timely as Cambodia continues to navigate external shocks, tightening financial conditions and heightened global economic uncertainty.
Economic outlooks and leadership perspective
The third pillar of Right Angle examines economic outlooks spanning Cambodia, ASEAN and the global economy. These articles analyse economic cycles, structural shifts and geopolitical developments influencing growth and investment decisions.
Complementing this macroeconomic perspective are three exclusive essays focused on leadership and personal development. These reflections draw from Sia’s experience managing teams and institutions across different markets, offering insights into decision-making, people management and navigating uncertainty.
Together, these sections reinforce the book’s grounding in real-world experience, presenting economic analysis alongside practical leadership lessons rather than abstract commentary or personal narrative.
Financial literacy as a guiding objective
A consistent theme throughout the book is the importance of financial literacy. Strengthening public understanding of financial concepts remains a key priority for Cambodia’s regulators and policymakers, particularly as financial access expands across the economy.
Right Angle supports these objectives by intentionally avoiding technical jargon and focusing on clarity and relevance. The articles are written to be accessible to students, professionals outside the finance sector and general readers, with the aim of building confidence and encouraging informed participation in financial decision-making.
The project is not positioned as a commercial venture. Proceeds from book sales are directed towards charitable activities, reinforcing its broader social purpose and commitment to giving back to the community.
Industry reception
The launch was attended by a broad cross-section of Cambodia’s financial and institutional community, including:
- Rath Sophoan, Chief Executive Officer of Maybank Cambodia and Chairman of the Association of Banks in Cambodia
- In Channy, President and Group Managing Director of Acleda Bank
- Nur Herzazzila Ghazali, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Malaysian Embassy in Phnom Penh
- Mohan Bandam, Publisher and Group Managing Director of Khmer Times
As Cambodia deepens its integration with regional and global financial systems, Right Angle: The Collection Volume One positions itself as a grounded and accessible reference—bringing banking, currency dynamics and economic outlooks into a clear, practical, real-world context.
Where to get the book:
For further information or to obtain a copy of Right Angle: The Collection Volume One, readers can contact Raymond Sia directly or reach out to Khmer Times General Manager Ms Raquel through Khmer Times.
