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Cambodia’s Smart Axiata begins 5G trials with Huawei
Cambodia’s Smart Axiata said it had begun 5G trials in partnership with Huawei Technologies and could start rolling out the mobile network by this year. Read more…
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Forte Insurance joins Smart Axiata fund for Cambodian startups
Cambodian cellco Smart Axiata announced that regional insurance provider Forte Insurance will join the Smart Axiata Digital Innovation Fund (SADIF) as co-investor to help spur Cambodia’s digital economy. SADIF also announced the first three startups Read more…
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ABA Bank enables real-time money transfers with SmartLuy wallet
Cambodian commercial bank ABA Bank has expanded its partnership with cellco Smart Axiata to connect ABA accounts with Smart’s SmartLuy wallet for fund transfer services. Under the expanded partnership deal, customers now can execute money Read more…
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Smart Axiata buys 30% stake in digital content player Sabay
Cambodian cellco Smart Axiata announced that it will acquire a 30% equity stake in local digital content and entertainment provider Sabay Digital Plus in a deal that both companies hope will strengthen their digital position Read more…
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Huawei and Smart Axiata deliver 4.5G in Cambodia
Huawei and Cambodian cellco Smart Axiata have announced the rollout of 4.5G mobile connectivity in the country. Huawei said the 4.5G upgrade would enable mobile Internet speeds 10 times faster than Smart Axiata’s current 4G Read more…
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Mitsui buys 10% stake in Smart Axiata for $66m as a digital partner
Axiata Group has struck a deal with Mitsui Co, who will acquire a 10% stake in Axiata’s Cambodian subsidiary, Smart Axiata, to help strengthen its digital capabilities. The $66 million transaction is based on an equity Read more…