Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 0600 GMT, May 5

PHNOM PENH -- Cambodia started to build a 1.5-billion-U.S. dollar logistics and multi-purpose seaport on Thursday in the southwestern Kampot province, aiming to enhance the kingdom's logistics and transportation sector, officials said.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony in Bokor city, Deputy Prime Minister Chea Sophara, who is also minister of land management, urban planning and construction, said the proje