Cambodia Investment Review
Smart Axiata has been recognized with four prestigious awards at AmCham Cambodia’s 7th Annual CSR Charity Night, reaffirming its role as a purpose-led corporate citizen and national digital partner committed to building an inclusive, safe, and resilient digital society, especially for Cambodia’s youth.
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The company received top honors in four categories:
- Leader in Best Practice in Innovation, Leadership & Partnership for Child Online Protection Effort
- Environment & Sustainability for Corporate Climate Action
- Education & Empowerment for Entrepreneurship & Digital Skills Development
- Community & Social Impact for Humanitarian & Crisis Response
At the core of Smart Axiata’s recognition is its Child Online Protection (COP) initiative, which earned the Leader in Best Practice in Innovation, Leadership & Partnership award. Smart Axiata’s commitment to child online safety goes beyond compliance, embedding protection into its network operations, digital platforms, and employee code of conduct. By leveraging innovative safeguards, reporting tools, and digital awareness, Smart protects children online.
Central to this effort are partnerships with the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, APLE Cambodia, and the Internet Watch Foundation, ensuring initiatives are guided by global best practices. This collaborative, leadership-driven approach recently earned Smart both AmCham CSR awards and recently, the ASEAN Outstanding Social Welfare and Development Award (AOSWADA), reinforcing its role as a leader in responsible digital practices and safeguarding vulnerable communities.
“This recognition from AmCham is deeply meaningful to us, because it speaks to the heart of why Smart exists: to connect people and truly make their lives better,” said Mr. Ritesh Kumar Singh, CEO of Smart Axiata. “As a digital partner for Cambodia, we take our responsibility seriously to ensure that connectivity supports economic growth, and sustainable development for Cambodia.”
Beyond child protection, Smart Axiata was also honored for its contributions to climate action, entrepreneurship, and humanitarian response, reflecting a holistic sustainability approach where digital innovation goes hand in hand with social and environmental responsibility. Together, the four awards underscore Smart Axiata’s purpose in enabling meaningful participation in the digital world while building an inclusive and resilient community.
About Smart
Smart Axiata, a subsidiary of Axiata Group Berhad (Malaysia), is a digital telecommunications and ICT solutions provider delivering expansive 5G connectivity and integrated digital services across Cambodia, serving nearly 8 million subscribers. As a comprehensive mobile and technology brand, Smart is advancing Cambodia’s digital future by driving productivity, enriching digital lifestyles, and enabling inclusive economic participation—while embedding sustainability into its strategy through responsible network expansion, digital inclusion initiatives, operational excellence, and continuous innovation.
Backed by Axiata Group Berhad, one of Southeast Asia’s foremost telecommunications groups and partially owned by a sovereign wealth fund, Smart operates with robust governance standards, international best practices, and a long-term value creation mindset. This strong foundation reinforces its commitment to responsible growth and meaningful impact, contributing to Cambodia’s digital advancement, social progress, and sustainable economic development.
