Our CEO launched SCAMCHECK AI for Mekong Data Protection!

Our partner, Mekong Data Protection, is thrilled to announce the launch of SCAMCHECK AI — a new intelligent, web-based tool dedicated to combating the sharp rise in online scams and fraud across Cambodia and Southeast Asia.

Online fraud is a critical issue, costing Cambodians an estimated $40 million in H1 2024 alone. Built by OraData, SCAMCHECK AI offers a powerful, instant solution to help everyone from job seekers to online shoppers protect themselves from threats like job scams, investment scams, and phishing messages.

How SCAMCHECK AI Works:
This simple, mobile-friendly application uses advanced AI to analyze suspicious content, including text, photos, and URLs.

OraData CEO contributed to the discussion on Collaborative Pathways for Digital Financial Literacy in Cambodia

On November 28th, Dr. Heng Pheakdey was honored to moderate a panel discussion on "Collaborative Pathways for Advancing Digital Financial Literacy in Cambodia" at the Finance for All: Digital Financial Literacy Forum.

Co-organized by the Credit Bureau Cambodia (CBC) and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), with support from the Association of Banks in Cambodia and Cambodia Microfinance Association, this high-level forum brought together over 100 leaders from regulators, banks, financial institutions, FinTechs, and development partners. The goal was to share regional best practices and strengthen public trust, awareness, and access to safe digital financial services.

Advancing Cyber Resilience in Southeast Asia

On Nov 22-23, OraData CEO, Dr. Heng Pheakdey was invited to contributed to The "Global Cyber Policy Dialogues: Southeast Asia" which took place in Singapore on November 20-21, 2025. The event was co-organized by Observer Research Foundation America and Rajaratnam School of International Studies, in partnership with Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. The event focused on regional cooperation in cybersecurity, including tackling online scams and strengthening critical infrastructure. Key themes included public-private partnerships, advancing cyber capacity-building initiatives, and discussing a shared vision for a stable and secure cyberspace in the region.

Promoting Data-Driven Policy Making at the Sub-National Level

On July 13, OraData's CEO conducted a training session in Kompong Thom Province on the topic: “Data-Driven Policy Making for 60 participants from the provincial administration and sectoral provincial offices.

The training, chaired by the Head of the Provincial Council, aimed to strengthen skills and awareness on how to:
- Collect and analyze data effectively
- Integrate evidence into policy design and evaluation
- Improve decision-making processes to better serve citizens

Supporting sub-national institutions is essential to ensuring that data and technology can drive inclusive development across Cambodia.

OraData contributed to National AI Strategy of Cambodia

Dr. Heng Pheakdey is proud to contribute to the development of Cambodia’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy by providing substantive inputs to the draft document and supporting the consultation process to gather perspectives from a wide range of local stakeholders. On July 2, Dr. Heng Pheakdey, CEO of OraData, was honored to moderate a high-level panel discussion on “How to Promote Collaboration to Enhance Research, Development, and Innovation in Artificial Intelligence in Cambodia.”

This session formed part of the National Workshop on the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, which convened over 400 participants representing government institutions, academia, the private sector, and international organizations

Oradata contributed to Cambodia's consultative workshop on the draft Personal Data Protection Law

On December 24th, 2024, our CEO had the honor of being invited by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunication to contributed to a consultative workshop aimed at gathering stakeholder insights on the draft legislation.

We commend the Ministry for adopting a collaborative and inclusive approach throughout this process. OraData has been actively engaging with policymakers since the initial stages of drafting, and we’re pleased to note significant improvements in the latest draft compared to earlier versions.

At OraData we remain steadfast in our mission to advocate for regulations that uphold international data protection standards while addressing the unique needs of Cambodia