Category: Cambodia

PTT Oil and Retail Business to start building hotels in Thailand’s petrol stations next year PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), the oil trading arm of PTT Plc, will finalise its long-delayed budget hotel investment project next month, according to Wilaiwan Kanjanakanti, senior executive vice-president for finance and chief financial officer. The company completed […]

Germany invests €47.5m modernise transmission lines and strengthen the national grid in Cambodia Cambodia has secured a major boost to its energy infrastructure after Germany agreed a €47.5 million investment to modernise transmission lines and strengthen the national grid. The deal, signed with the Ministry of Economy and Finance in Phnom Penh, is part of […]

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 […]