Phnom Penh (FN), Jan. 17 – Cambodia secured two prestigious medals at the ASEAN Digital Awards 2025, held in Thailand under the framework of the 5th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN 2025).
The event took place on 16 January 2025, with the participation of ASEAN Digital Ministers, Timor-Leste, and ASEAN partners, including the Republic of Korea, China, Japan, India, the United States, and the International Telecommunication Union.
There are two Cambodian programs received recognition. Machine Translation for Khmer Braille, developed by the Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT), won the Gold Medal. Meanwhile, the Tenbox app, developed by Wave Asia Co., Ltd., earned the Silver Medal.
The 2025 ASEAN Digital Awards featured 120 outstanding digital products and services from the ten ASEAN member countries. Participants competed in six categories including Digital Solutions for Public Services, Digital Solutions for Private Services, Digital Solutions for Digital Transformation, Digital Content Solutions, Digital New Business Solutions, and Digital Innovation Solutions.
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications congratulated both programs for their achievements, highlighting their contributions to Cambodia’s progress in digital innovation and technological advancement. These accomplishments demonstrate the nation’s growing leadership in the region’s digital transformation.
The Khmer Braille Translation Program has received recognition both nationally and internationally. It won the “Best Digital Research and Innovation of the Year” award at the 2024 Cambodia Digital Awards and the “Best Accessibility Award” at the “AI for Good” program during the 2024 World AI Conference in Shanghai, China, organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
The Tenbox app is an innovative digital solution designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food and hospitality sectors. It simplifies the process of searching for, selecting, and ordering products from suppliers efficiently and effortlessly. Notably, the app was also awarded the “Best Digital New Business of the Year” at the Cambodia Digital Awards 2023.
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