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Internationalisation Series: Digital Economic for Business Success in Cambodia

  • Innovation & Business Improvement
  • Internationalisation
Next Intake: 30 Jun 2025 (Mon)
  • Basic
  • SkillsFuture
  • Short Courses
  • This module is part of Internationalisation Series
Next course starts on
30 Jun 2025 (Mon) See Full Schedule
Fee
SGD7,630* (as low as SGD889 after maximum funding) Learn More
Duration

Pre-trip workshops (in-person): 2 weeknights (7pm - 10.30pm)

5 days in Cambodia

(See programme details under Topic/ Structure)

Level
Basic

Who Should Attend

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and business owners interested in expanding their market footprint
  • Business owners and professionals looking to establish important connections in Cambodia
  • Individuals interested in understanding how rich history and culture and more about the rapid development of Cambodia’s economy

PREREQUISITE

  • Participants should have at least 2 years of working experience and are required to submit their resume during registration

Overview

Cambodia is on an ambitious journey to digitalise its economy, aiming to ignite innovation and foster sustainable growth. With initiatives such as expanding internet access and strong government support, Cambodia is positioning itself as a significant player in the digital era, ready to reap the rewards of a thriving digital economy.

This course begins with an introductory session in Singapore, providing participants the fundamental knowledge of Cambodia’s economy and cultural nuances. Participants will get to hear from the locals on the local business practices and understanding of business ethics on how to do business via site visits in Cambodia. 

Upon completion of the programme, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and insights that they need to succeed in the Cambodian market. They will learn how to network with experienced business owners and entrepreneurs to bring their business to the next level with the networking exposure as Cambodia is the next frontier for investors.

 

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Develop market insight on the economic potential for your business in Cambodia
  • Gain skill sets and capitalise on business opportunities in Cambodia
  • Identify and leverage resources available to fast-track your business in Cambodia
  • Avoid common pitfalls faced by entrepreneurs when setting up business in Cambodia

Topic/Structure

Pre-Trip Workshop

  • Trip Briefing
  • Overview of Cambodia & Market Potential
  • Key Economic Driver
  • Human Resource (HR) & Employment Best Practices
  • Cambodia's Digital Economy
     

Learning Journey: Business Trip to Cambodia

 Day 1
  • Flight: Singapore to Phnom Penh
  • Site Visit - Corporate Secreterial Company
  • Site Visit - Recruitment & Executive Search
  • Welcome Dinner and Networking Session
 Day 2
  • Site Visit - Bank sector
  • Site Visit - E-commerce sector
 Day 3 
  • Site Visit - Urban Village
  • Site Visit - Garment Factory
  • Business Networking Session
 Day 4 
  • Site Visit - Logisitics and Supply Chain Company
  • Site Visit - Education Sector
 Day 5 
  • Closing and Assessment
  • Flight: Phnom Penh to Singapore

Note: Site visits may vary based on the profile of participants enrolled into the programme.

*All schedules, itineraries, and business events are subject to availability and changes. Flight tickets, travel insurance, and VISA (if required) will be covered by participants.

Assessment

As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.

Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.

Fee Table

 COMPANY-SPONSORED

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$2,289

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$889

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$2,289

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$889

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

$889

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$889

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

International Participant

$7,630

(No Funding)

$7,630

(No Funding)

$7,630

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.

Self Sponsored

SkillsFuture Credit

Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.

This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.

Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).

Workfare Skills Support Scheme

From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.

Company Sponsored

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

  • Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
  • Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
  • Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
  • Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
  • Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here. 

Please click here for more information on ETSS.

Absentee Payroll

Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:

AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)

Intake Information

Pre-Trip Workshops: 30 Jun & 1 Jul 2025 [Open for Registration]

Overseas Dates: 14 - 18 Jul 2025

Trainers

Paul Lim
Digital Marketing Strategist & Trainer
Paul Lim
Digital Marketing Strategist & Trainer

Paul, the Programme Director for this programme, is a Digital Marketing Strategist & META Blueprint certified and has trained over 2,500 participants in meta marketing, digital marketing, social media, and online campaign management. As an entrepreneur, he managed a marketing agency specialising in Website Development & Google Marketing.

He was appointed a judge for Singapore Website Awards 2017 as has been featured for industry insight on Myanmar, Nigeria & Singapore print media. Paul is a certified accredited tester with ICDL Asia and an ACTA trainer, and has AEP-AAE title from SkillsFuture Singapore.

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