Japan wants to invest in recycling waste in Battambang province as fuel, while 1 ton of garbage can process 700 litres of oil
Sougo Tatemono Service Inc. from Japan is interested in investing in recycling plastic waste in Battambang province into fuel oil. This is according to the meeting between HE Sok Loo, Governor of Battambang Province with the representative of the Embassy of Japan in Cambodia and the Japanese company on September 13, 2023. In this meeting, […]
Cambodia and Laos Collaborate to Reduce Plastic Pollution on the Mekong River
Cambodia and Laos have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly combat plastic pollution along the Mekong River. The signing occurred during Cambodia’s hosting of the 6th GMS Environment Ministers’ Meeting (EMM-6) in Phnom Penh from 10 to 13 September 2024. In a statement, Dr Eang Sophalleth emphasized that the MoU signifies a commitment […]
Cambodian Gov’t Breaks Ground on 3-Hectare Nursery in Tbong Khmum, Aiming to Plant 1 Million Trees Annually
The Ministry of Environment has launched the construction of a 3-hectare regional nursery in Tbong Khmum province, to produce over 1 million trees annually. Situated in Village 44, Preah Theat commune, Orang Ov district, the nursery will be powered by a solar irrigation system, supported by partnerships with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and […]
Cambodia to Plant 30k Palm Trees Along Vietnam Border, Following Nearly 20k Already Planted
The Ministry of Environment is set to plant an additional 30,000 palm seedlings along the Cambodia-Vietnam border after successfully planting nearly 20,000 trees. This strategic initiative aims to bolster Cambodia’s national identity while delivering economic and environmental benefits. Minister of Environment, HE Dr Eang Sophalleth, confirmed that the trees would be distributed to local authorities […]
Siem Reap Angkor Airport Investor Plans Major Investment in Renewable Energy Zone
Angkor International Airport Investment (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. (AIAI) has announced plans to invest in a special energy zone aimed at advancing Cambodia’s renewable energy sector. The project, in collaboration with Chinese firm Energy China YNPD, will include solar, wind, biomass, and power storage solutions. Mr. Wei Lu, Chairman of AIAI, discussed the initiative during a […]
19 Japanese Firms Set Sights on Cambodia’s Green Technology & Carbon Credit Sectors
A total of 19 Japanese companies have shown strong interest in investing in Cambodia’s green technology and carbon credit sectors, a promising development discussed during a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet and Ms Mio Kawada, Vice President of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), on 7 August 2024. Representing the interests of […]