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Battambang Collaborates with AIMF to Pioneer Toilet Waste Treatment Plant, Spearheading Sustainable Development
- 13 June 2023
In a significant stride towards sustainable development, the provincial authorities of Battambang have embarked on a joint venture with the esteemed International Association of French Mayors (AIMF) to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for establishing a cutting-edge Toilet Waste Treatment Plant. This momentous collaboration was unveiled during a productive discussion held via the Zoom vid...
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Renaissance Minerals’s Gold Refinery in Mondulkiri Yields Over US$10 Million, Spearheading Cambodia’s Prosperous Gold Industry
- 13 June 2023
In a remarkable feat, Renaissance Minerals (Cambodia) Limited, a prominent gold refiner with a 90% purity rate, has recorded a prodigious production of 6,727.70 kilograms of refined gold, translating into a substantial revenue of US$10,228,239. These impressive figures were revealed during the auspicious visit to the business sites and gold refineries in the O'Khvav area of Keo Seima district,...
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Seequent unveils SLOPE3D: Advanced stability analysis tool to help engineers design safer slopes
- 13 June 2023
SLOPE3D extends capabilities of GeoStudio’s trusted 2D SLOPE/W product into 3D, significantly enhancing stability assessments for slopes in the mining and civil industries. Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, announced the release of SLOPE3D, an advanced slope stability analysis tool that empowers geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists to design safer slopes. Building on the...
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Boeung Ra in Battambang Chosen as Green City Oasis, Pioneering Sustainable Development
- 13 June 2023
The provincial authorities of Battambang have designated Boeung Ra, situated in the vicinity of the railway station, as a pivotal wetland for the visionary Green City infrastructure project. The International Center for Environmental Management (ICEM) is diligently studying this transformative initiative, as discussed during the productive working meeting on Natural Based Solutions (NBS) for clima...
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Cambodia Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Toilet Waste Treatment Plant
- 19 May 2023
Cambodia celebrates a groundbreaking achievement as the nation's first-ever toilet waste treatment plant, valued at over US$1 million, is officially unveiled in Sangkat Phleung Cheh Roteh, Khan Kampot, Phnom Penh. During the ceremony held on 19 May, Phnom Penh Governor Khuong Sreng expressed his enthusiasm, highlighting that this remarkable facility marks Phnom Penh's inaugural treatment plant....
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Empowering Rural Communities: GOV’t Promotes Small-Scale Renewable Energy Solutions
- 18 May 2023
The Ministry of Rural Development has taken a proactive stance in addressing the energy needs of remote rural areas by advocating the use of small-scale renewable energy sources, particularly solar and biogas systems. Recognizing the significance of energy accessibility in rural development, the Cambodian government has set ambitious targets for electrification, aiming to provide electricity to...
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Phnom Penh Capital Hall Enhances Urban Development with AIMF’s Assistance
- 17 May 2023
In a significant stride towards improving the urban landscape and sanitation facilities, the Phnom Penh Municipal Administration is set to inaugurate the first toilet waste treatment plant, a remarkable project undertaken with the support of the International Association of Francophone Mayors (AIMF). Under the guidance of HE Khuong Sreng, Governor of Phnom Penh, and in a fruitful meeting held o...
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GGGI Collaborates to Develop Low-Carbon Transport Strategy for Cleaner Air in Siem Reap
- 12 May 2023
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has embarked on a collaborative endeavor to establish a roadmap for a low-carbon transportation strategy aimed at combating air pollution in Siem Reap. The project, launched on 5th April 2023 and supported by the French Development Agency (AFD), spans a duration of two years. An integral component of this initiative involves the preparation of an emissio...
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World Bank Commits $60 Million to Enhance Solid Waste and Plastics Management in Cambodia
- 11 May 2023
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has granted approval for a significant $60 million credit from the International Development Association to support Cambodia in improving its solid waste and plastic management systems. This vital project will also receive co-financing of $3 million from the PROBLUE Trust Fund. In an official press release issued on 11th May, the World Bank highlighte...
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Chinese Experts to Assess Potential for New Energy Power Plants in Sihanoukville and Koh Kong Provinces
- 11 May 2023
At the end of May 2023, a team of Chinese experts from the China Development Institute (CDI) will embark on a visit to Sihanoukville and Koh Kong provinces, with the aim of exploring opportunities for the construction of new energy power stations, focusing on solar and wind energy. This significant development was announced by Mr Ouk Pheaktra, Deputy Governor of Koh Kong Province, following his...
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