France and EU Set to Boost Phnom Penh Water Supply’s Capacity for Clean Water Development
The French Development Agency (AFD) and the European Union are gearing up to enhance the capabilities of the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) initiative to strengthen Cambodia’s water sector, starting in early 2025. This plan, aimed at advancing the Sixth Sustainable Development Goal of universal access to clean water and improved sanitation, was announced […]
Royal Group Launches 900MW Natural Gas Power Plant. Worth $1.34 Billion, in Koh Kong
Royal Group Power, a division of the prominent Royal Group led by Neak Oknha Kith Meng, has officially commenced construction on a 900-megawatt natural gas power plant in Botum Sakor district, Koh Kong Province. The $1.34 billion investment was celebrated during a groundbreaking ceremony on 16 October 2024, attended by high-ranking officials, including HE Keo […]
Cambodia and China Sign Agreement to Preserve Nearly 60K Hectares of Mangrove Forests
To protect and rehabilitate Cambodia’s mangrove forests, the General Department of Protected Areas under the Ministry of Environment signed a collaborative agreement with the International Mangrove Center, China, to enhance the preservation of 58,800 hectares of mangrove ecosystems. The agreement was formalised on 12 October 2024, with HE Srey Sunleang, Director General of the General […]
China Eyes Tonle Sap Mining Opportunities and Cement Production in Kampot
A delegation from Hubei Province, China, led by Mr Hu Jingli, Deputy Chairman of the Geographical Office, has expressed strong interest in studying natural mineral resources in Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap, while advancing plans to invest in a cement plant in Kampot. This announcement followed a recent meeting with Siem Reap’s Deputy Governor, Mr […]
Cambodia Approves USD 5.79 Billion Investment in 23 Renewable Energy Projects
In a landmark move to revolutionise its energy landscape, the Cambodian government, under the leadership of PM Hun Manet, has approved 23 power projects with a total investment of nearly USD 5.79 billion. The projects, which span the period from 2024 to 2029, aim to significantly boost the nation’s renewable energy capacity, marking a bold […]
Chinese Major Firm, CGN, Eyes Investment in Cambodia’s RE as Part of Its Global Expansion in 16 Countries
China’s CGN Energy International Holdings Co., Limited. (CGNEI) has expressed keen interest in investing in Cambodia’s renewable energy sector as part of its ambitious global operations spanning 16 countries. The company currently manages 49 green energy projects worldwide and seeks to expand its presence in Southeast Asia including Cambodia. During a meeting held on 25 […]