Cambodia introduces US$20 million green energy efficiency fund

Cambodia introduces US$20 million green energy efficiency fund The Asian Development Bank and the Royal Government of Cambodia have launched the $20 million Energy Efficiency Revolving Fund (EERF) to boost private sector investment in energy-saving technologies, particularly targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and women-led businesses. Funded by the United Kingdom and the Green Climate Fund through the ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility, the initiative aims to help Cambodia achieve its National Energy Efficiency Policy goal of reducing energy consumption by 19% by 2030. Managed alongside the SME Bank of Cambodia, the fund has secured CIMB Bank and FTB as its first participating financial institutions to advance green lending, lower business operating costs, and accelerate the country's transition toward a sustainable, low-carbon economy. (Source: Khmer Times)

Farm cooperatives collaborate to strengthen market access Thirty-two modern agricultural cooperatives in Cambodia have united to form the ""Cambodian Modern Agricultural Cooperatives Union"" to strengthen governance, build market confidence, and support local farming communities across 14 provinces. Presided over by Agriculture Minister Dith Tina, this initiative serves as a core foundation for the nation's ongoing agricultural modernization policy. The union acts as a mechanism to consolidate smallholder farmers into a unified production force, improving product quality, optimizing resource management, and securing domestic and international market access. By tackling historical challenges in financing, technology, and transparency, this collective effort aims to drive sustainable economic growth for Cambodia's vital agricultural sector, which generated over $6.46 billion in exports in 2025. (Source: Khmer Times)

Cambodia and U.S. open skies deal set to boost Techo International Airport Cambodia and the United States have signed their first-ever Open Skies Air Transport Agreement to enhance international connectivity, expand commercial flights, and deepen bilateral aviation cooperation. Signed in Washington D.C., the modern pact opens markets by allowing affordable passenger and efficient all-cargo services, significantly benefiting tourism, commerce, and air freight logistics. This milestone complements a recent $100 million financing commitment from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for Phnom Penh's new Techo International Airport. Economists and analysts project that this high-standard agreement will strengthen long-term economic growth, boost Cambodian exports to its largest market, and create vital employment opportunities amidst expanding bilateral trade. (Source: Khmer Times)