Energy and Environment
New Director of EDC Sets Ambitious Agenda: Tackling Rising Electricity Prices & Energising Sustainable Sources
HE Prang Chulsa, New Director General of Electricite du Cambodge (EDC) unveiled a forward-looking agenda aimed at stabilizing electricity prices and diversifying Cambodia’s energy portfolio in a promising inauguration ceremony address on 1 September 2023. With unwavering resolve, he pledged, “We will leave no stone unturned in our quest to devise strategies that align with […]
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UNICEF Partners with China to Help Cambodia Develop Water Purification Technology
UNICEF Cambodia and China are embarking on a visionary endeavor to revolutionize Cambodia’s water and sanitation landscape. With a shared commitment to alleviating water scarcity and enhancing sanitation standards, this partnership holds the promise of significantly reducing water-related diseases and fostering a healthier future for Cambodia’s population. The momentous announcement was made through a press […]
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MoE Propels Bamboo Cultivation Kampong Speu for Carbon Neutrality & Export Growth
The Ministry of Environment (MOE) has embarked on a visionary initiative to encourage heightened bamboo cultivation, both as an avenue for export and as a pivotal means to establish carbon neutrality within the Chambok Community Protected Area in Kampong Speu province. Spearheaded by HE Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, this strategic move underscores the symbiotic […]
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Save The Lives to Build Sustainable Plastic Cement Brick Factory in Siem Reap
A groundbreaking initiative poised to redefine waste management and environmental sustainability is taking shape in Siem Reap. Save The Lives (Cambodia) Co., Ltd, a trailblazing entity in the realm of social responsibility, is set to establish an innovative urban solid waste recycling plant on over 5 hectares of land. The vision to convert waste into […]
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Thai Energy Giant Set to Invest US$100 Million in Cambodian Oil Depot
A well-known Thai gas company SET-Listed PTT Oil and Retail (OR) is poised to infuse approximately US$100 million into the construction of a substantial oil depot in Cambodia. This bold venture, announced by Chairman and CEO Disathat Panyarachun, comes as a testament to OR’s commitment to both Cambodia’s economic resurgence post-pandemic and its overarching expansion […]
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US$1m Landfill in Svay Rieng City Handed Over to Svay Rieng Provincial Administration
Marking a profound investment in a cleaner and greener future, a cutting-edge solid waste landfill, valued at over US$1 million and spanning an expansive 4 hectares, has been entrusted to the stewardship of Svay Rieng Provincial Administration. The new facility was officially opened and handed over by HE Sao Sopheap, Secretary of State of the […]
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Nature’s Guardian: APSARA Authority Plants 2 Million Trees to Shield Angkor’s Timeless Marvel
In a harmonious interplay between heritage and nature, a resolute effort by the APSARA Authority has yielded an awe-inspiring outcome. Over the course of two decades, the revered Angkor region has witnessed the nurturing touch of nature through the planting of an astounding 2 million trees. This pivotal ecological undertaking, unveiled on August 16, 2023, […]
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A New Era of Clean Energy: China Installs Core Module of World’s First Commercial Small Nuclear Reactor Capable of Producing 125 MW
A significant stride towards sustainable energy solutions was accomplished on Thursday 17 August as China successfully installed the core module of the groundbreaking Linglong One, the world’s inaugural commercial small modular reactor (SMR). Situated in the idyllic Hainan province in southern China, this achievement signifies a pivotal moment in the SMR’s journey towards operation, according […]
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Strategic Alliance Formed: Four Institutions to Combat Counterfeit Goods Using Innovative Technology
Four key state institutions have forged a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at tackling the menace of counterfeit goods. The official signing ceremony took place on 14 August 2023, heralding a new era in the battle against illicit and harmful products. Under the aegis of this MoU, the Management Enterprise of Transfer Stations and […]
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China Invests US$3.95bn on UHV DC Transmission Line to Connect Two Regions
China has taken another monumental step towards its clean energy goals as the construction of an ultra-high voltage direct current (UHV DC) transmission line spanning an impressive 1,634km has commenced. The State Grid Corporation of China, the driving force behind this visionary project, revealed that it involves a substantial investment of approximately US$3.95 billion (28.1 […]
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