Seven tonnes of ‘e-waste’ prepped for export to foreign recycling plants
Cambodia generates more than 10,000 tonnes of waste each day, with 50 or 60 per cent of it is dumped in landfills, while only 10 to 15 percent is recycled.
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Siem Reap hosts APAC recycling meet
Cambodia's Minister of Environment Say Samal said that while the region has one of the fastest growing economies in the world, there is still a lot of waste generated, which…
Ex-opposition politicians ‘welcome’ to return: PM Hun Sen
He said that while they had supported an opposition group, they should not be deceived by those who spoke ill of Cambodia.
Japan scheme for politician visitors resumed
The last Cambodia-Japan human rights dialogue event was held virtually on September 3, 2021, according to Japan’s foreign ministry.
Work gets underway on Bokor Mountain’s 108m-high Buddha
The statue of the Buddha sitting on a circular lotus throne will be the largest and tallest Buddha statue in Cambodia, and among the tallest in the world.
Cambodia, Japan formulate ‘strategic partnership’ plans
The Japanese envoy lauded Cambodia’s successful ASEAN chairmanship, which brought remarkable outcomes from the ASEAN Ministers’ Meeting.
Mine-free Kingdom 2025 goal gets big funding boost
The sub-decree establishing the fund said it would be used to manage the costs of clearing mines and unexploded ordnance.
Anti-inflation, flood-relief cash aid plans by Cambodian govt in the offing
The government is set to roll out a new dual cash transfer programme intended for poor households.
Australian PM pledges continued support to Cambodia
The support was expressed at a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Hun Sen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on November 12 in Phnom Penh.
36% of Cambodia’s waste dumped outside of landfills: Ministry of Environment
The municipality issued a reminder for the public to dispose of their garbage correctly by sorting it, packing it, and making sure to put it out for collection.