AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoClean Energy Finance: KB PRASAC Bank launched a Solar Loan for households and businesses, offering up to 10-year tenors in Khmer riel or USD to cut power costs and support Cambodia’s ESG push. Power Infrastructure: EDC rolled out two more mobile substations in Siem Reap and Kampong Thom to meet near-term demand while permanent upgrades are planned, including German-backed storage and new substations. Renewables Target: At Clean Energy Week, Mines and Energy set a goal of 70% renewable electricity by 2030, supported by solar buildouts and battery/pumped storage projects. Agribusiness Trade: City Rice signed a deal to export 10,000 tonnes of rice to the Philippines, with the first bulk barge shipment aimed at lowering logistics time and costs. Maritime & Energy Resources: Cambodia and Thailand began UN-backed UNCLOS conciliation in Singapore, with Cambodia calling for a single maritime boundary or joint resource sharing as both sides argue over Gulf of Thailand claims. Digital Payments Policy (India): RBI endorsed a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate on UPI merchant payments above Rs 2,000 from Oct 15, while person-to-person UPI stays free—sparking debate on who ultimately pays.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
