Ben Tre and Tra Vinh, 22 March 2024 – Keppel, in collaboration with Tien Phong Newspaper, has expanded its Living Well initiative in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region with the implementation of two new water filtration systems in the Ben Tre and Tra Vinh provinces. These water filtration systems can produce up to 12,000 litres of clean water per day for domestic usage, benefitting some 20,000 villagers in these provinces.

Keppel’s Living Well initiative was launched in 2022 to support communities affected by saltwater intrusion in mitigating water scarcity. Including this latest expansion, the Living Well initiative has benefitted about 70,000 individuals in seven communes across Vietnam to date. Building on the programme’s success in Vietnam, Keppel also expanded its Living Well initiative into India’s Karnataka state in 2023.

The handover ceremonies, organised in Ben Tre province (Tan Thuy commune of Ba Tri district) and Tra Vinh province (Ham Giang commune of Tra Cu district), were officiated by Mr Tran Kim Phang, Vice President of the Vietnam Youth Federation of Ben Tre province, Mr Wong Wai Foo, Head, Sustainable Urban Renewal, Real Estate (Vietnam), Keppel Ltd., together with Mr Tran Ngoc Lam, Deputy Representative of Ho Chi Minh City office of Tien Phong Newspaper.

Mr Wong Wai Foo said, “Keppel is committed to leveraging its expertise and resources to make a difference to our communities as we create a sustainable future for all. We are pleased to expand our Living Well initiative, in conjunction with World Water Day, to help more communities get access to clean water.

“We would like to thank the local authorities and Tien Phong Newspaper who have supported us in making Living Well possible. Through this initiative, we also hope to help raise public awareness of climate change, which is one of the key causes of drought and saltwater intrusion.”

El Niño has been exacerbating the saltwater intrusion challenges faced by villagers in the Mekong Delta, particularly in provinces like Ben Tre and Tra Vinh, which are located in the eastern coastal sub-region of the Mekong River.

Ms Tran Thi Minh Chau, Vice President of Tan Thuy Commune People’s Committee, Ba Tri district, Ben Tre province, said, “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Keppel and Tien Phong Newspaper for their care and support for the villagers. Their sponsorship and installation of the water filtration system in Ben Tre province have made a significant difference.”

Mr Cao Thanh Hien, Vice President of Ham Giang Commune People’s Committee, Tra Cu district, Tra Vinh province, said, “As the water filtration system provided by Keppel is operational, it has significantly enhanced the availability of clean water to meet the essential needs of the residents in Ham Giang commune.”

Mr Wong Wai Foo, Head, Sustainable Urban Renewal, Real Estate (Vietnam), Keppel Ltd., and Ms Tran Thi Minh Chau, Vice President of Tan Thuy Commune People Committee at the handover ceremony.

Mr Wong Wai Foo, Head, Sustainable Urban Renewal, Real Estate (Vietnam), Keppel Ltd., and Mr Cao Thanh Hien, Vice President of Ham Giang Commune People Committee at the handover ceremony.

Keppel Volunteers with the villagers who have collected the clean water under Keppel’s Living Well initiative.

Local villagers collecting clean water from the water filtration system under Keppel’s Living Well initiative.

About Keppel
Keppel Ltd. (SGX:BN4) is a global asset manager and operator with strong expertise in sustainability-related solutions spanning the areas of infrastructure, real estate and connectivity. Headquartered in Singapore, Keppel operates in more than 20 countries worldwide, providing critical infrastructure and services for renewables, clean energy, decarbonisation, sustainable urban renewal and digital connectivity. Keppel creates value for investors and stakeholders through its quality investment platforms and diverse asset portfolios, including private funds and listed real estate and business trusts.

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Trang Le (Ms)
Vice President, Marcom & Customer Experience
Real Estate (Vietnam), Keppel Ltd.
Tel: 0903 918 929
Email: tranglt@keppel.com