AKP Phnom Penh, May 19, 2026 --

H.E. Dr. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), attended the Tsinghua PBCSF Global Financial Forum held on May 18 in Chengdu, People’s Republic of China.

The forum was organised by Tsinghua University, one of the world’s leading higher education institutions.

At the invitation of Tsinghua University, H.E. Dr. Chea Serey joined discussions with senior public officials, including former prime ministers, central bank governors from developed and developing countries, and professors from internationally renowned universities, to exchange views on the evolving global financial system and strategic financial priorities.

On the occasion, the NBC Governor also participated in a panel discussion on “Digital Currency and Cross-border Payments,” which explored emerging opportunities and challenges in the digital finance landscape.

During the session, she shared Cambodia’s experience in developing digital payment systems and outlined the country’s future direction for enhancing cross-border payment connectivity.

The annual forum brings together senior financial leaders, policymakers, academics, and researchers from around the world to discuss major developments and emerging issues in the global economy and financial sector.

This year’s event was attended by prime ministers, deputy prime ministers, central bank governors, ministers, Nobel laureates, deans, and professors from leading universities worldwide.

During her stay in Chengdu, H.E. Dr. Chea Serey also met with Mr. Oliver Jenkyn, Chief Executive Officer of Visa Inc., to discuss the progress of cooperation between NBC and Visa on payment system initiatives, including the Bakong tourism programme.

The two sides further discussed cooperation in areas such as fraud investigation, payment interoperability, and expanding connectivity between the Bakong system and other international payment platforms.

By Chea Vannak