Asia Insight

Season 12 Episode 25: A Country Goes Digital: Cambodia

In October 2020, the National Bank of Cambodia became the first central bank in Asia to launch a digital currency. With the US dollar representing 90% of the cash circulating in the country, the bank decided to promote use of domestic currency through technology. Three years on, digital payments are a common sight in urban areas – a huge change for the once cash-focused economy. Now, the bank has turned its sights to rural Cambodia. What will the changes mean for the lives of rural residents?

Genre:

Documentary, News

Seasons:

15

Episodes:

469

Cast:

Quality:

HD

Duration:

28 min

First Air:

2012

Rating:

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