On March 19, 2025, the VCF Accelerate: The Future of Cloud with VMware & Broadcom event happened at the Fairfield by Marriott in Cambodia. Hosted by First Cambodia partnered with VMware by Broadcom, it showed businesses how to use VMware and Broadcom’s tools to solve cloud problems and grow faster. Here’s what you missed.

March 12, 2025 – Cambodia’s financial sector is at a pivotal moment, and the inaugural Temenos Connect (Cambodia) 2025 event highlighted its potential for transformation. Hosted in partnership with First Cambodia, this landmark gathering brought together over 60 industry leaders to explore how advanced technology can shape the future of banking in the Kingdom. With Temenos, a global leader in banking software trusted by over 950 financial institutions worldwide, as a key collaborator, Cambodia is set to embrace a new era of financial innovation.

Blood donation is more than an act of kindness—it is a direct contribution to saving lives. Recognizing this vital need, First Cambodia proudly joined the Donate Blood, Save Lives event at the Institute for Banking Studies. The event was co-organized by the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) and the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA), in partnership with Cambodia Blood Service.

Nowadays, cybersecurity threats are evolving at an alarming rate. Ransomware alone is expected to cost businesses a staggering $265 billion annually by 2031, with new attacks occurring every two seconds (Magazine, 2024). Moreover, weak or stolen passwords account for over 80% of data breaches, highlighting the critical need for stronger access management (Passbolt, 2023). Given the increasing risks, financial institutions must adopt robust security measures to safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with ever-changing regulations. According to IMF blog website, the financial sector has suffered over 20,000 cyberattacks in the past 20 years, causing a staggering $12 billion in losses.