Energy and Environment
Thailand to Forge Alliance with Cambodia to Confront Transboundary Haze Menace
In a groundbreaking move, Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced an unprecedented collaboration with Cambodia to combat the persistent issue of transboundary haze pollution. The joint initiative revealed ahead of a pivotal meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on 7 February, signals a united front against the detrimental impacts of cross-border haze pollution, according […]
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Thailand Sets Up a Date to Talk with Cambodia on the Gulf Overlapping Claims
In a strategic move to address the overlapping claims in the Gulf of Thailand, Thailand, and Cambodia are slated to commence discussions on 7 February 2024. This 26,000-square-kilometre area, known for its abundant energy resources, has been a point of contention between the two nations. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet is scheduled to visit Thailand […]
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MoE Unveils Four Robust Measures to Safeguard Cambodia’s Air Quality
The Ministry of Environment has issued a comprehensive set of four key measures to be implemented across the 25 capital-provincial administrations. Announced on 10 January 2024, these measures aim to mitigate the adverse impacts of public air pollution, especially during the dry season from December to April. Highlighting the urgency of the situation, the MoE’s […]
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Powering Progress: Cambodia Surges Ahead with 26 Energy Plants Generating Over 3,400MW
In a landmark achievement for Cambodia’s energy landscape, the nation concludes 2023 with 26 operational energy plants boasting a collective installed capacity of 3,451 megawatts. This significant milestone, revealed by the Ministry of Mines and Energy in a compelling video documentary highlighting key accomplishments in the energy, mines, and oil sectors, underscores Cambodia’s commitment to […]
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Cambodia Shines as a Gold Refining Hub: 9.5 Tons of Gold Processed by 2023
In a testament to Cambodia’s growing prowess in the mining sector, industrial gold refinery plants have successfully processed a total of 9.5 tons of gold ore from the commencement of commercial gold production in 2021 to the conclusion of 2023. This significant achievement was spotlighted in a video document released by the Ministry of Mines […]
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Chinese Premier Li Spearheads Intelligent Technological Advancements for Sustainable Development in Lancang-Mekong Region
In a visionary move to fortify regional cooperation and technological progress, Chinese Premier Li Qiang took the lead in proposing cutting-edge solutions and sustainable initiatives during the fourth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Leaders’ Meeting. The virtual summit, attended by leaders from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam—the five ASEAN member states traversed by the Mekong River—marked […]
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Cambodia’s Green Leap: 55 Factories Save US$10m & Reduced 40k tco2-eq Annually through UNIDO’s TEST Project
In a resounding success for Cambodia’s industrial sector, 55 factories, and enterprises have achieved substantial savings of approximately US$10 million annually while curbing emissions by a noteworthy 40,000 tons of greenhouse gases per year. This achievement comes as the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) concludes its transformative TEST project, celebrated at a closing ceremony […]
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Excluding China, India Leads Coal Power Surge in Asia Followed by Vietnam & Indonesia
India, excluding China, is spearheading the construction of new coal-fired power capacity in Asia, boasting an impressive 31.6 gigawatts (GW) in progress. This substantial figure is part of the broader 67 GW currently under construction in the region, with Indonesia and Vietnam making notable contributions, the Global Energy Monitor (GEM) reported in July 2023. The […]
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118 Nations Commit to Tripling RE Capacity by 2030 at COP28, China and India Yet to Sign
In a landmark move at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 118 countries have pledged to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030. The ambitious commitment, announced as part of the Global Acceleration for Decarbonization initiative during COP28 in Dubai, […]
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Cambodia and the UK Forge Green Partnership: A Milestone in Sustainable Infrastructure Development
Cambodia and the United Kingdom inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signaling a commitment to foster investment in green infrastructure projects within the Kingdom. The MoU, signed by His Excellency Meas Sok Sen San, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and His Excellency Dominic Williams, UK Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to […]
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