Australia grants US$ 6.6 million to Cambodia to set up a water development fund
Australia has set aside AUD10 million (US$ 6.6 million) to assist Cambodia in establishing a water development fund and improving the implementation of water resources management, especially addressing the effects of climate change. This is according to the meeting between Mr Hem Vandy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation and Mr Pablo Kang, Chargé […]
Experts from Well-known Chinese University to Boost Cambodia Rice-Fish Farming
Aiming to bolster rice-fish and rice-shrimp farming in Cambodia, a research team from Shanghai Ocean University concluded an investigative and training visit to the country, contributing to the development of the Fish and Rice Corridor between China and Cambodia, as reported by China Daily on 13 May 2024. “Cambodia boasts a rice cultivation area of […]
Cambodia Partners with Global Institutions to Pioneer Energy-Efficient Building Designs
In a bid to reduce GHG and combat global warming, Cambodia is collaborating with international experts to develop building strategies that minimize the use of air conditioning systems. This initiative, reported by Radio National of Cambodia on 14 May 2024, involves key ministries and institutions in Cambodia working closely with international organizations. The Ministry of […]
Korean Firm to Transform Waste into 24 Megawatts of Electricity Daily in Cambodia
Korean company HYUCKJIN ENERGY PLANT ENGINEERING plans to deploy its cutting-edge technology to convert waste into electricity in Cambodia, aiming to generate at least 24 megawatts of power daily from 100 tons of waste. This initiative was discussed during a meeting between HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council […]
Cambodia Unveils Four Key Measures and New App to Safeguard Over 7 Million Hectares of Natural Areas
Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment is set to revolutionise natural resource management with the development of a smartphone app and the implementation of four pivotal measures aimed at enhancing the protection of the country’s 73 protected areas, covering approximately 7.46 million hectares—equivalent to 40% of Cambodia’s total land area. This announcement was made by His Excellency […]
MinebeaMitsumi to Invest Over US$320 Million in Expanding Operations in Cambodia and Thailand
Japanese electronics supplier MinebeaMitsumi has announced plans to invest 50 billion yen (US$321 million) to build a new factory in Cambodia and expand a solar power plant in Thailand. This report was published by NIKKEI ASIA on 10 May 2024. MinebeaMitsumi will allocate 32 billion yen (over US$205 million) to construct a new factory in […]