Can Tho Proposes Nearly VND 2 Trillion Investment for Flood Hotspot Mitigation
Can Tho City has submitted an investment plan to its People's Council proposing nearly VND 2 trillion (approximately $80 million USD) to upgrade infrastructure in key flood-prone areas, particularly around Binh Thuy Market. The initiative includes building embankments, sluice gates, and locks, alongside enhancing drainage on local roads.
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