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ខ្មែរ Energy and Environment
Cambodia to Plant 30k Palm Trees Along Vietnam Border, Following Nearly 20k Already Planted
- 9 September 2024
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 author...
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Siem Reap Angkor Airport Investor Plans Major Investment in Renewable Energy Zone
- 5 September 2024
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 meeting with HE Chea Vut...
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Sembcorp Targets Low-Carbon Leadership with Bold Industrial Park Expansion Across Asia Eyeing Vietnam & Indonesia First
- 22 August 2024
Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) is set to lead the development of low-carbon industrial parks in Asia, with a strategic plan to expand its land bank to 18,000 hectares by 2028 and boost its industrial property portfolio from 100,000 square metres to 1.5 million square metres. With Vietnam and Indonesia presenting robust growth opportunities due to strong GDP performance, increased manufacturing act...
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19 Japanese Firms Set Sights on Cambodia’s Green Technology & Carbon Credit Sectors
- 10 August 2024
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 the 19 companies, Ms Mio Kawada...
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Tbong Khmum Plants 10,000 Palm Trees Along Cambodia-Vietnam Border as a Legacy for Future Generations
- 9 August 2024
In a significant environmental initiative, authorities in Tbong Khmum province, alongside residents, have planted 10,000 palm trees along the Cambodia-Vietnam border to promote environmental awareness and create a lasting legacy for future generations. This tree-planting effort, which took place on 7 August 2024 in Ponhea Krek District, was led by HE Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment and th...
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Vietnam Expands 400MW of Electricity Supply to Cambodia: Pledging More Cooperation
- 27 July 2024
Vietnam has announced a significant increase in its electricity supply to Cambodia, pledging up to 400 megawatts to support the nation’s economic growth. This commitment follows a recent meeting between Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of Cambodia, and HE Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of Vietnam, held in Hanoi on 25 July 2024. The agreement includes renewing an existing contract...
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Indonesia Implements Cloud Planting Techniques to Mitigate Rain Impact on New Capital Construction
- 24 July 2024
Indonesia is employing climate modification techniques known as cloud seeding to reduce heavy rains that have impeded the construction of its future capital, Nusantara. The new city, set to open on 17 August 2024, aims to alleviate issues faced by the current capital, including heavy traffic congestion and potential flooding, according to Business Times on 21 June 2024. Tri Handoko Seto, a seni...
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Conservation International Restores 600 Hectares of Flooded Forest in Tonle Sap Over 10 Years
- 12 July 2024
For over a decade, Conservation International Cambodia (CI) has partnered with the Cambodian government to restore approximately 600 hectares of flooded forest on the Tonle Sap, planting over 270,000 saplings since the mission commenced in 2010. This information was shared on the organisation's official Facebook page on 9 July 2024. Oum Sony, Country Director of Conservation International, emph...
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Cambodia Surpasses Goal with Over 20 Million Seedlings Planted by 2024
- 10 July 2024
As of 2024, Cambodia has successfully planted and replanted more than 20 million seedlings, according to the Forestry Administration. HE Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, announced during the Tree Day Ceremony on 9 July 2024 in Takeo Province that the Forestry Administration has planted over 20.50 million seedlings and continues to plant and distribute 500,000 seedlings ...
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EAC Mandates Self-Declaration for Solar Installers to Ensure National Electricity Balance
- 8 July 2024
The Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC) has issued a notice requiring all consumers who have installed and used solar systems on their roofs without permission to submit a declaration regarding the use of their solar system. This directive is based on letter No. 085. PK.24, dated 5 July 2024, and aims to maintain a balance in electricity consumption across the country. According to the noti...
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