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GOV’t Repeals New Sub-Decree to Protect Endangered Dolphins
- 28 April 2023
The Cambodian government has repealed a new sub-decree aimed at protecting dolphins in Kratie and Stung Treng provinces, following a series of dolphin deaths that occurred during its implementation from February to April 2023. Instead, the old sub-decree from 2012 will be reinstated, according to Sub-Decree No. 87 issued on 27 April 2023. The decision comes after seeing that the implementation ...
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The Gov’t Plans to Establish International Standard Laboratory to Prevent Animal Diseases
- 22 April 2023
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has announced plans to establish an international standard laboratory in Sitbo commune, Kandal province, aimed at preventing animal diseases and promoting the safety of animal products. In a recent meeting on 21 April 2023 to review the project budget, Minister Dith Tina emphasized the importance of setting up all sub-sector laboratories in on...
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Thai Conglomerate PTT Invests in 420-Megawatt Solar Power Plant in India
- 13 April 2023
Global Power Synergy Public Company (GPSC), a subsidiary of Thailand's PTT, has secured the rights to invest in a 420-megawatt solar power plant in India through its renewable energy arm, Avaada Energy Private. The project, which will be completed within 18 months, will be crucial in India's aim to increase its renewable energy generation capacity to more than 5,000MW and to have clean energy acco...
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Kampot has 4 landscape protection areas on an area of 217 hectares
- 12 April 2023
Kampot province, known for its stunning natural beauty and unique landscapes, is taking steps to protect its environment and wildlife. As the Ministry of Environment reported on 11 April 2023, there are currently four landscape protection areas in the province spanning a total area of 217 hectares. These areas are located in Chres village, Koh Chamkar village, and Koh Tnaot village, across two com...
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Chinese Mining Company to Launch Gold Production in Mondulkiri Province
- 9 April 2023
Rong Cheng Industrial Investment Co., Ltd., a Chinese-based company, is set to commence gold exploration and refining in Mondulkiri province after completing its production infrastructure. According to HE Sorn Sarun, Deputy Governor of Mondulkiri Province, the company has been granted a legal license to explore gold ore in the province, and has already conducted test production, yielding over 2 ki...
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Cambodia Produces 6 Tons of Gold from Mondulkiri So Far
- 6 April 2023
Cambodia's first commercial gold miner, Renaissance Minerals (Cambodia) Ltd, has so far refined a total of 6,000 kg of gold ore in the Okvau area of Mondulkiri province's Keo Seima district, according to HE Sorn Sarun, Deputy Governor of Mondulkiri Province. In a press conference on "Success in the past 5 years" of Mondulkiri Provincial Administration on 6 April 2023, HE Sorn Sarun stated that ...
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Laos to become major exporter of electricity in ASEAN
- 3 April 2023
Laos has been becoming a major source of electricity in ASEAN as it has been selling electricity to its neighbouring countries on a large scale. Laos earned more than 1.76 billion USD from electricity export in 2022, up 7.5% from last year, the country's media reported. For 2023, the Lao Government has set a target of generating at least 51,134 million kWh, equivalent to more than 41.32 trillio...
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Gov’t approves 5 energy investment projects with a total capacity of 520 MW
- 31 March 2023
The Government of Cambodia has approved five renewable energy investment projects with a total capacity of 520 megawatts to increase the power supply to the national grid and contribute to reducing the use of carbon dioxide and ensuring the environment, and natural resources. The renewable energy projects were approved agenda of five renewable energy projects for discussion and approval in the ...
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First Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant in Phnom Penh reached 90%
- 31 March 2023
The construction of the Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant in Phnom Penh is about 90% complete, according to HE Nuon Pharath, Deputy Governor of Phnom Penh on March 29, 2023. The first phase of the Faecal Sludge treatment plant will be completed by the end of April and is scheduled to officially inaugurate in mid-May. This project started construction in May 2022 on an area of 3 hectares in Phleu...
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Mizuda Waste Management Eyeing Investment in Phnom Penh Waste-To-Energy Project
- 29 March 2023
Chinese-owned Mizuda Waste Management Co Ltd is considering an investment in a waste-generated power project in Phnom Penh, according to the CEO of Mizuda Shan Jian Ming. The company is one of three garbage collection firms operating in the Cambodian capital. During a meeting with Phnom Penh Governor HE Khuong Sreng on 28 March 2023, Mr. Shan Jian Ming expressed confidence in the Cambodia gover...
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