Cambodia digital payments to nurture local currency, says central bank head

Chea Serey highlights cross-border transactions via 'Bakong' system

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Chea Serey, governor of National Bank of Cambodia, speaks to Nikkei Asia in Tokyo on May 24. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

AKANE OKUTSU, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Cross-border QR code payments made through Cambodia's Bakong digital financial system are set to boost the use of the Southeast Asian nation's riel currency, the governor of its central bank told Nikkei Asia on Friday.

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