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Smart Axiata Appoints Ritesh Kumar Singh as CEO to Drive Next Phase of Digital Growth
Smart Axiata Appoints Ritesh Kumar Singh as CEO to Drive Next Phase of Digital GrowthSeptember 01, 2025

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – 01 September 2025– Smart Axiata today announced the appointment of Ritesh Kumar Singh as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the company’s leadership and reaffirming its long-term commitment to Cambodia’s digital and socio-economic development.

Smart Axiata Wins Prestigious ASEAN Award for Child Online Protection Efforts
Smart Axiata Wins Prestigious ASEAN Award for Child Online Protection EffortsAugust 28, 2025

Phnom Penh – On August 27th, 2025, Smart Axiata has been honored with the 3rd ASEAN Outstanding Social Welfare and Development Award (AOSWADA) 2025, presented by the Republic of the Union of Myanmar under the auspices of ASEAN.

Standing with Cambodia: Smart Axiata Launches $1,000,000 Relief & Recovery Fund
Standing with Cambodia: Smart Axiata Launches $1,000,000 Relief & Recovery Fund August 01, 2025

In response to the humanitarian impact of the recent Cambodia–Thailand border conflict, Smart Axiata today announced the launch of a $1,000,000Relief and Recovery Fund to support displaced civilians, frontline military personnel, and their families in regaining stability and rebuilding their lives.

Smart Announces Leadership Transition in September: Ziad Shatara Appointed CEO of Robi Axiata in Bangladesh, Ritesh Kumar Singh to Take Over as Smart Axiata CEO
Smart Announces Leadership Transition in September: Ziad Shatara Appointed CEO of Robi Axiata in Bangladesh, Ritesh Kumar Singh to Take Over as Smart Axiata CEOJune 24, 2025

Smart Axiata announces a leadership transition in September as current CEO Ziad Shatara has been appointed to lead Robi Axiata in Bangladesh. This marks a new chapter in his distinguished career within the Axiata Group, following nearly three years of outstanding leadership at Smart.

Smart Axiata Launches ‘Smart Cybersecurity Add-On’ to Strengthen Customer’s Online Safety
Smart Axiata Launches ‘Smart Cybersecurity Add-On’ to Strengthen Customer’s Online SafetyJanuary 28, 2025

In today’s digital world, the internet plays a vital role in our lives. While rapid technological advancements create new opportunities for users, they also bring growing risks.

Smart Axiata Fuels Cambodia’s Digital Growth with Extensive Network Rollout of Over 400 Sites in 2024
Smart Axiata Fuels Cambodia’s Digital Growth with Extensive Network Rollout of Over 400 Sites in 2024January 23, 2025

Smart Axiata, one of Cambodia’s leading integrated ICT solutions and telecommunications providers, has announced a significant milestone in its commitment to advancing digital connectivity across Cambodia. In 2024, the company successfully commissioned an additional 475 Base Transceiver Stations, pushing the total to over 4,000 sites throughout the country. This notable expansion marks a major step in enhancing the quality and reach of mobile connectivity for millions of Cambodians.

Smart Axiata Signs MoU with the Ministry of Environment to Amplify Green Sprouts Initiative and Climate Advocacy for Cleaner, Greener, and More Sustainable Cambodia
Smart Axiata Signs MoU with the Ministry of Environment to Amplify Green Sprouts Initiative and Climate Advocacy for Cleaner, Greener, and More Sustainable CambodiaDecember 30, 2024

Smart Axiata, a leading integrated ICT and telecom provider in Cambodia, and the Ministry of Environment signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote eco-friendly practices and environmental initiatives across the Kingdom. The signing ceremony was presided over by His Excellency Dr. Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, and attended by Smart Axiata’s CEO, Ziad Shatara, with the pair emphasizing the importance of joint efforts between the public and private sectors in driving climate action.

The winner of the SmartStart ULP Hackathon embarked on a regional exposure trip to discover Indonesia’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
The winner of the SmartStart ULP Hackathon embarked on a regional exposure trip to discover Indonesia’s Entrepreneurial EcosystemDecember 19, 2024

The winners of the 2024 SmartStart Unipreneur Learning Platform (ULP) Hackathon, Team Jurnivers from CamTech University, embarked on an exciting regional exposure trip to Jakarta from December 9 to 12, 2024.

Smart Axiata Recognized for Advancing Cybersecurity and Digital Literacy with EuroCham’s ‘Technology Leader Award’
Smart Axiata Recognized for Advancing Cybersecurity and Digital Literacy with EuroCham’s ‘Technology Leader Award’ December 05, 2024

Smart Axiata, one of Cambodia’s leading integrated telecommunications and ICT solutions providers, has won the “Technology Leader Award” at EuroCham Cambodia’s ESG Contest and Awards Gala Dinner, held in partnership with the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation.

Innovative Ideas from outstanding student entrepreneurs’ shines at the 2024 SmartStart ULP National Hackathon
Innovative Ideas from outstanding student entrepreneurs’ shines at the 2024 SmartStart ULP National HackathonOctober 22, 2024

Smart Axiata and Impact Hub Phnom Penh (IHPP) proudly announces the winners of the 2024 SmartStart Unipreneur Learning Platform (ULP) National Student Hackathon, recognizing the brightest student entrepreneurs from across Cambodia.

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