SME Bank was honored to serve as a co-sponsor in the 6th Cambodian Water Conference & Trade Exhibition 2026

Phnom Penh, October 26, 2026, SME Bank was honored to serve as a co-sponsor in the 6th Cambodian Water Conference & Trade Exhibition 2026, which was officially inaugurated under the theme, “Today’s Innovation, Tomorrow’s Water Solutions.” The event was presided over by H.E. HEM Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI), and welcomed over 350 participants from government institutions, development partners, private water operators, and other stakeholders in the water supply sector.

This engagement reflects SME Bank’s strong commitment to supporting enterprises in the clean water sector through tailored financing solutions. By enabling businesses to expand their operations and improve access to clean water, SME Bank contributes to sustainable economic development.

The Cambodian financial market is developing rapidly and approaching the saturation stage. However, most commercial banks and MFIs are introducing both cash-flow and collateral-based lending. In general, they required real-estate property such as land and/or building to be served as collateral. According to the feedback from the market, some small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are not able to get loans from banks or MFIs due to collateral requirements.