The intensity of extreme drought and rainfall has “sharply” increased over the past 20 years, according to a study published Monday in the journal Nature Water.
Confirmed: Global Floods, Droughts Worsening with Warming

Laos to Receive 10-Year Tourism Support From International Foundation
TUI Care Foundation announced a new EUR 10 million (USD 10.5 million) project to assist nine least-developed countries, including Laos, in growing their tourism industries at the fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) conference on Tuesday.
Laos-Vietnam Drug Trafficking Ring Gets Nabbed By Authorities
A 37-year-old man was arrested in Phu Loc District, Vietnam last week after he was caught trying to smuggle drugs from Laos to Vietnam.
SEA Games Broadcasting Fee Causes Uproar Among Netizens

Cambodia has asked for THB 28 Million (USD 800,000) for the live broadcasting rights to the South East Asian (SEA) Games that will be held this May. All participating countries denied this deal.
Prince Foundation Sponsors AmCham Charity Gala to Repatriate Cambodia’s National Treasures

The event, presided over by Lieutenant General Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and Commander of Royal Cambodian Army, brought together 22 corporate sponsors and 480 attendees.
The purpose of the event was to raise awareness about the repatriation of Cambodia’s artefacts. The event also raised fund to support the momentous return of the country’s national treasures.
Mr. Anthony Galliano, President of AmCham, commented, “The return of Cambodia’s national treasures is an important step in preserving the country’s rich cultural heritage. We are grateful for the support of the Prince Foundation and their commitment to the community.”
Mr. Gabriel Tan, Head of Prince Foundation, stated, “Prince Foundation is honored to sponsor this event and contribute to the protection of national identity. We believe that the preservation of culture will uphold national identity and pride. We are pleased to play our part in supporting the Royal Government of Cambodia in bringing the national treasures back to Cambodia.”
Prince Foundation, established by founder and Chairman Chen Zhi, is dedicated to seeking synergistic partnerships for building resilience within Cambodia. The Foundation has been actively supporting demining efforts by raising funds awareness for the cause. Additionally, the Foundation has been working with different stakeholders to promote sports development and empower athletes with disabilities.
With an emphasis on sustainable and impact-driven initiatives, the Foundation will continue to foster public-private partnerships to drive a better future for Cambodia.
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Rihanna, Ariana Debose and Halle Bailey Shine in De Beers Jewellers at The 95th Academy Awards

Rihanna, dripping in layers of classic diamond pieces, dazzled during her performance of her Oscar nominated song “Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Ariana DeBose, who presented the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role after her historic 2022 win, was radiant in edgy diamond ear climbers.
Halle Bailey shined in a diamond necklace from De Beers’ The Alchemist of Light High Jewellery collection featuring a 20.57 carat diamond as she proudly debuted a new trailer for her highly anticipated live action version of The Little Mermaid.
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About De Beers Jewellers
Founded in London, with a flagship store on Old Bond Street and a presence in the most exclusive locations around the world, De Beers Jewellers is the pinnacle of luxury diamond jewellery. Building on De Beers’ 130 years of expertise, the House glorifies the world’s most beautiful diamonds through creativity and craftsmanship in bold, distinctive designs.
De Beers is invested in ensuring all the diamonds it discovers create a lasting positive impact for people and the places where they are found. This comes with a pledge to build a better future – one that is fairer, safer, cleaner and healthier, in which communities thrive, ethical practices are maintained, and the natural environment is protected. We call this long-term commitment Building Forever.
De Beers Jewellers has 37 stores globally and ships to 15 markets via debeers.com.
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Cambodian Ministry Plans Khmer Version of ChatGPT
Cambodia’s Digital Government Committee plans to make a Khmer language version of the popular artificial intelligence (AI) technology, ChatGPT, available to the public.
VinFast rolls out the “Non-stop service network”

Instead of operating from 8 AM to 5 PM from Monday to Saturday, with daily afternoon breaks and Sundays off, VinFast is rolling out the “Non-stop service network” from March 15, 2023, with three additional operational criteria: no days off – no afternoon breaks – continuous service from morning to evening. Customers can have their vehicles serviced, repaired, and maintained at any time from 8 AM to 9 PM on all days of the week.

The adjustment applies to all VinFast’s service workshops nationwide from March 15, 2023.
The increase in service time from 48 to 91 hours/week without interruption will ensure that VinFast’s customers can have their vehicles serviced more flexibly and conveniently, a growing need considering VinFast’s rapidly increasing market share within the country.
In addition to the “Non-stop service network”, VinFast also provides a unique “24/7 Mobile Service” in Vietnam, including Mobile Repair, Mobile Charging, and 24/7 Rescue, ready to support customers anytime, anywhere.
VinFast has also officially implemented the “Non-stop Global Repair and Consulting Center” on a global scale. The center has qualified experts on call for 24-hour shifts to promptly advise and provide technical support for service workshops in international markets where VinFast cars are present.
The simultaneous deployment of the “Non-stop service network”, “24/7 Mobile Service”, and “Non-stop Global Repair and Consulting Center” are drastic steps towards outstanding customer service. This move boldly demonstrates VinFast’s commitment to its customers and its core values of high quality products, reasonable pricing, and outstanding after-sales services. Specifically, excellent customer experiences, a pinnacle of Asia-inspired dedication to customer and professional service, is one of VinFast’s competitive advantages, and it affirms the brand’s key “Customer-Centric” philosophy.
VinFast is the only car manufacturer in Vietnam and the first all-electric automotive company in Southeast Asia. The company has a diverse range of electrified vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, and buses, a comprehensive ecosystem including vehicle factories, battery factories, and a nationwide charging network of 150,000 charging points. VinFast is also the automotive company with the largest retail and service networks with 89 locations, covering 63 provinces and cities throughout Vietnam.
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