Opponents say the dam could be damaging to the ecology of the river and the livelihoods of the people who rely on it.
Phnom Penh has around 5,000 families in slum areas with free access to safe water.
Vietnamese officials are criticizing the Lao government’s controversial plan to build a dam on the Mekong River.
There are 350 Cambodians registered with the Cambodian Student Association in Japan, 200 from the Tokyo area.
The Prey Lang forest spans the provinces of Kampong Thom, Steung Trang, Kratie and Preah Vihear.
Agricultural experts say the use of “pure” seeds can boost yields up to 20 percent.
Cambodia expects to have oil flowing by the end of 2012, with revenues expected to reach $1.7 billion.
The subdecree on contract farming, approved Friday by the council, aims to improve farming techniques.
Nationwide, there are thousands of paddy banks across 18 provinces, according to Cedac, a development NGO.
The investigation stems from a drunk driving accident that injured three people on a motorcycle.
The rangers work for the Ministry of Environment, supported by Fauna and Flora International.
Yoeung Baloung, a former police chief of Ratanakkiri province, was supposed to be in jail on charges related to illegal logging.
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