Phnom Penh:The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has dismissed rumors on social media suggesting that some banking and financial institutions in the country are experiencing difficulties or may face problems soon. The NBC described these claims as unfounded and misleading.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the central bank issued a statement on October 2, emphasizing that such unverified reports could damage public interests and undermine confidence in the banking system.

The NBC condemned the spread of false information intended to destabilize the economy and urged authorities to take legal action against those responsible. It also advised the public to refrain from sharing information without verified sources and to confirm any claims through official channels, specifically the NBC and other relevant authorities.

In its report on the banking sector's performance for the first half of 2026, the NBC highlighted the system's strong capital and liquidity positions despite external and domestic challenges. The report noted that credit grew by 4.6 percent, while the gross non-performing loan (NPL) ratio was 9.6 percent.

As of June, customer loans increased by 4.6 percent to 256.7 trillion Riel (US$64.2 billion), and customer deposits rose by 4.4 percent to 257.4 trillion Riel (US$64.4 billion). Additionally, capital saw a 3 percent increase, reaching 42 trillion Riel (US$10.5 billion).