Phnom Penh, November 10, 2026 – Mr. CHEA Sophak, CEO of SME Bank, had the honor of participating in the Cambodia Cashew and Pepper Trade Forum 2026, held under the theme “Cambodia to the World Spotlight: Trade with Europe”. The forum was organized under the leadership of the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, in collaboration with implementing partners including GIZ, EuroCham, and various industry federations. The event took place over two days, from November 10 to 11, 2026.

This participation reflects SME Bank’s strong commitment to supporting and promoting SMEs, particularly in the agro-processing sector, through the provision of financing and the facilitation of business growth. These efforts help strengthen the competitiveness of Cambodian enterprises and expand opportunities for Cambodian products to access the European Union market.