Cambodia Accelerates $1.7 Billion Funan Techo Canal Construction
Cambodia is set to accelerate the construction of its $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal, with work commencing simultaneously at 11 sites next month. This 180-kilometer waterway aims to fundamentally enhance the nation's logistics capabilities, boost trade linkages with economic partners, and improve the lives of an estimated 1.6 million residents along its corridor.
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