Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Television

Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Television, also known as TV5 Cambodia, is a privately owned tier 1 media tech buyer headquartered in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Founded in 1992, the company operates with approximately 200 employees, functioning as a long-standing terrestrial television and radio station and the first private channel established in Cambodia. It operates as a joint venture between the Cambodian Ministry of National Defence and the Thai media conglomerate Kantana Group, through its local subsidiary Mica Media Co., Ltd. The station is notable for its hybrid governance structure, where the Ministry of National Defence oversees news content and political guidelines, while the Kantana Group manages entertainment, advertising, and technical production. Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Television is recognized as a pioneer in digital broadcasting within Cambodia, maintaining its role in the national media landscape, particularly serving rural and traditional audiences.