Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, June 22

PHNOM PENH -- The World Bank has approved 145 million U.S. dollars in credit to support a water security improvement project in Cambodia, said its news release on Saturday.

The Cambodia Water Security Improvement Project will improve water security, increase agricultural productivity, and build resilience to climate risks, the news release said, adding that over 113,000 people in Cambodia are expected to benefit