When Darith Khun FCCA embarked on his post-university career, he was among a handful of qualified accountants in Cambodia. Back then, the nation’s accountancy body, the Kampuchea Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Auditors (KICPAA) did not exist, and the country was slowly opening its economy to investment. Today, Khun is managing partner of his own firm as well as KICPAA president; in his interview, he talks about opportunities for ambitious finance professionals in Cambodia.
In our business section, we find out how non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have grown in popularity across Asia, so much so that Hong Kong, Singapore and Vietnam are among the top destinations for NFT ownership. With expectations of growth, we find out how the Asian market is introducing regulation to ensure that innovation is encouraged, and consumers are protected.
In sporting news, the World Dragon Boat Championships concluded in Thailand in August, bringing fans to the local economy and fuelling interest in the host as a tournament destination. We look at the rise of sports tourism in Asia and what it means for business and investors. With significant world-class sporting events coming up in Singapore and China, the opportunity for financing deals and investment is immense.
Elsewhere, we get advice on how practitioners can generate more business through low-pressure conversations with their clients, and how artificial intelligence software can improve the client experience.
Our careers article this month considers the need for organisational reinvention to ensure that businesses survive and thrive. But change can only be successful if employees are engaged, motivated and keen to contribute. We delve into PwC’s recent Asia Pacific survey to find out about the hopes and fears of staff in the region. We also get some tips on calming your nerves before a big work speech.
Finally, ACCA president Joseph Owolabi looks back at how the concept of fair tax has evolved over four-and-a-half millennia and asks how modern economies can build public trust in tax.
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