AKP Phnom Penh, May 30, 2025 --

Cambodia's Minister of Post and Telecommunications, H.E. Chea Vandeth, held a series of meetings with digital startups in Silicon Valley this week as part of his official visit to the United States.

According to a ministry source on May 30, H.E. Chea Vandeth engaged with six prominent tech companies: Levitree, Careerflow.ai, Ulysses, Itsware.com, GuestOS, and other emerging firms. The meetings were facilitated by Plug and Play, a leading innovation platform known for connecting startups with global corporations and its deep roots within the Silicon Valley tech ecosystem.

Discussions during these engagements centered on four primary objectives: Gaining insights into the unique business models of each digital startup; Exploring the application of advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, in product and service development: Identifying potential investment opportunities within the digital startup sector; Promoting Cambodia's e-verification platform, verify.gov.kh, a key component of the nation's digital government initiative.

These meetings underscore Cambodia's commitment to fostering technological collaboration, attracting investment in digital innovation, and accelerating the growth of its digital economy.

By K. Rithy Reak