Phnom Penh, October 1, 2025 – Smart Axiata proudly welcomed His Excellency Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, along with his delegation, to the Smart Startup Space. The visit underscored Smart’s long-standing commitment to advancing education, fostering entrepreneurship, empowering Cambodian youth, and promoting digital safety.

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.

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.

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 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.

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, 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, 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 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, 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.