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Microsoft says continuing concerns over the poor enforcement of intellectual property rights has led many international software firms to avoid entering Cambodia. [Reuters]
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Microsoft's Cambodian country director says widespread software piracy is deterring foreign companies from working with the kingdom.
Pily Wong says the sale of counterfeit computer software - which includes programs such as Windows and the Adobe Creative Suite - is considered prevalent throughout Cambodia.
A report from Washington-based Business Software Alliance and market researcher IDC says the value of unlicenced software worldwide has hit $US51.4 billion.
It says piracy rates increased 2 percent worldwide last year, from 41 percent to 43 percent.
Although Cambodia was not included in the report, Vietnam was reported to have an 85 per cent piracy rate, and Thailand a 75 per cent piracy rate.
Microsoft says continuing concerns over the poor enforcement of intellectual property rights has led many international software firms to avoid entering Cambodia.
Pily Wong says the sale of counterfeit computer software - which includes programs such as Windows and the Adobe Creative Suite - is considered prevalent throughout Cambodia.
A report from Washington-based Business Software Alliance and market researcher IDC says the value of unlicenced software worldwide has hit $US51.4 billion.
It says piracy rates increased 2 percent worldwide last year, from 41 percent to 43 percent.
Although Cambodia was not included in the report, Vietnam was reported to have an 85 per cent piracy rate, and Thailand a 75 per cent piracy rate.
Microsoft says continuing concerns over the poor enforcement of intellectual property rights has led many international software firms to avoid entering Cambodia.
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