Cambodian Gov’t Breaks Ground on 3-Hectare Nursery in Tbong Khmum, Aiming to Plant 1 Million Trees Annually
The Ministry of Environment has launched the construction of a 3-hectare regional nursery in Tbong Khmum province, with the goal of producing over 1 million trees annually. Situated in Village 44, Preah Theat Commune, Orang Ov District, the nursery will be powered by a solar irrigation system, supported by partnerships with the United Nations Development […]
Cambodia to Plant 30K Palm Trees Along Vietnam Border, Following Nearly 20K Already Planted
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 authorities […]
Siem Reap Angkor Airport Investor Plans Major Investment in Renewable Energy Zone
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 […]
Sembcorp Targets Low-Carbon Leadership with Bold Industrial Park Expansion Across Asia Eyeing Vietnam & Indonesia First
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 […]
19 Japanese Firms Set Sights on Cambodia’s Green Technology & Carbon Credit Sectors
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 […]
Vietnam Expands 400MW of Electricity Supply to Cambodia: Pledging More Cooperation
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 […]