Category: Cambodia

Funan Techo Canal project aims to elevate Cambodia’s economy, but what does it mean for the Mekong? The Mekong River Delta is a vital part of people’s livelihoods in Southeast Asia This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone and Global Majority countries to investigate […]

Cambodia’s new Foster-designed airport in Phnom Penh has busy first month Techo International Airport on the 9th September, its opening day (Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation) Cambodia’s Techo International Airport, the country’s largest aviation infrastructure project, opened to the public last month in the capital Phnom Penh. It was developed by a joint venture of Cambodia’s […]

Why Cambodia Needs Energy Efficiency for Economic Growth Cambodia has experienced dramatic economic growth in recent decades, fueled by energy-intensive industries and rapid urbanization. But experts warn that without energy-efficient practices in factories, businesses and buildings, the country risks unnecessary energy waste. Cambodia aims to reduce energy consumption by at least 19 percent by 2030 […]

Major Companies Set to Convert Household Waste into Electricity in Phnom Penh In a significant step towards sustainable energy solutions, two major companies, SAGE ENGINEERING and VINCI CONSTRUCTION, have unveiled plans to convert household waste into electricity in Phnom Penh. This initiative aims to enhance energy efficiency while addressing the growing waste management challenges in […]

ADB to loan Cambodia $52mn for power grid expansion The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $52.72mn loan for Cambodia’s grid expansion project to help strengthen the country’s transmission capacity, the bank announced today. The grid expansion project is aimed at strengthening the country’s transmission network to handle growing solar and wind power to […]

Jardine Matheson Eyes Investment Opportunities in Cambodia’s Real Estate Sector In a significant move, Hong Kong-based Jardine Matheson has announced its intention to deepen its investment in Cambodia’s burgeoning real estate market. The announcement follows a recent meeting between H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development […]

Cambodia Unveils Phnom Penh Techo International Airport with Inaugural Flight Cambodia opened Techo International Airport with a USD 2 billion project, enhancing its aviation capacity to initially handle 13 million passengers, expanding to 50 million by 2050. The launch celebrated an inaugural flight, aiming to boost tourism despite regional tensions. On Tuesday, Cambodia celebrated the […]

Cambodian capital’s new airport, Techo International Airport in Kandal province, ready for official operations on 09 Sept 2025 The photos taken on Aug. 11, 2025 shows the interior of the Techo International Airport in Kandal province, Cambodia. Techo International Airport (TIA), which is the new airport for Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, is ready for […]

Cambodia’s Phnom Penh Rents Surge, Now 7th Priciest in Asia Phnom Penh has emerged as one of Asia’s most expensive cities for renting a one-bedroom flat, ranking seventh in a 2025 survey by Global Property Guide — ahead of Hanoi, Jakarta and Mumbai. The report, based on median asking prices from local property portals, places […]

Thailand’s Neda halts all new projects in Cambodia Funding to construct Road R67 connecting Thailand’s Sisaket province with Cambodia’s Siem Reap paused Following the deadly Thailand-Cambodia border skirmishes, the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Neda), a public organisation under the Finance Ministry, has halted all new aid investment projects in Cambodia. According to a […]