PM calls for digital economy co-op among emerging states
Prime Minister Hun Sen has called on the leaders of emerging economies to increase cooperation in developing the digital economy, saying it is warranted to meet their development needs.
Cambodia to strengthen ASEAN cooperation and promote post-crisis economic recovery
As the Chair of ASEAN in 2022, Cambodia will strive to play a more active role to further strengthen ASEAN cooperation with all partners in order to promote post-crisis economic recovery in an inclusive, sustainable and resilient manner towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Vietnam, Belgium seek stronger partnership in renewable energy, port development
A workshop themed “Vietnam as your Green business opportunities destination” was held by the Belgian Vietnamese Alliance (BVA) and the Flanders International Technical Agency (FITA) in Brussels on June 22 to introduce Vietnam’s potential in renewable energy and sustainable port development.
Corio and FECON to develop 500MW offshore wind farm in Vietnam
Offshore wind company Corio Generation has signed a joint development agreement with Vietnamese construction firm FECON for a 500MW offshore wind project in Vietnam’s Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.
TNB inks energy wheeling agreement
Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has inked an energy wheeling agreement for the sale, transmission and purchase of electrical energy from Laos to Singapore through Thailand and Malaysia.
Singapore begins importing renewable energy from Laos through Thailand and Malaysia
Singapore started importing renewable energy from Laos through Thailand and Malaysia on Thursday (Jun 23), after an initial two-year power purchase agreement was signed between Keppel Electric and Laos’ state-owned Electricite du Laos (EDL).
ETWG meeting prioritizes three issues regarding global energy dynamics
The Second G20 Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG) meeting will focus on three issues — energy security, energy transition, and cooperation — as a response to the global energy dynamics. “We wish to convey to the world how the three issues respond to the current global challenges,” ETWG Chair Yudo Dwinanda Priaadi noted here on […]
South Africa willing to assist Philippines in oil supply, says envoy
South Africa is ready to assist the Philippines when it comes to providing supply of oil and petroleum products, according to its envoy on Wednesday. Ambassador of South Africa Bartinah Ntombizodwa Radebe-Netshitenzhe paid a courtesy call on President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. where they tackled the bilateral ties between the Philippines and South Africa.
China plays key role in securing energy security in Cambodia: officials, academics
China has played a crucial role in securing Cambodia’s energy security, which is a key element for socio-economic development, Cambodian officials and academics said on June 14. Ministry of Mines and Energy spokesman and director-general for Energy, Heng Kunleang, said Chinese-invested projects such as hydropower dams, coal-fired power plants, and solar power plants accounted for […]
Russia willing to ‘extend help’ to Philippines with energy sources, says envoy
Russian Ambassador Marat Pavlov on Monday said Russia is willing to cooperate with the Philippines amid the spike of oil prices due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking to reporters after his courtesy visit on President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Pavlov mentioned that oil and gas were among the topics discussed during their […]