Cambodia hopes that the $1.7 billion Funan Techo canal, being built with Chinese help, will support its ambition to export directly from factories along the Mekong without relying on Vietnam ...

Cambodia hopes that the $1.7 billion Funan Techo canal, being built with Chinese help, will support its ambition to export directly from factories along the Mekong without relying on Vietnam ...

Construction of the 151.6-kilometer (94-mile) canal began last year but was halted shortly after the Aug. 5 groundbreaking ceremony for reasons that were not made clear. Cambodian Prime Minister ...

The 65-year-old woman farms corn for a living with her husband on a 1.2ha plot next to the stream, while their home sits within 50m of the canal. “I learnt about the Funan Techo Canal via Facebook.

Cambodia hopes that the $1.7 billion Funan Techo canal, being built with Chinese help, will support its ambition to export directly from factories along the Mekong without relying on Vietnam ...

Cambodia hopes a new canal will boost trade. But it risks harming the Mekong that feeds millions. ByANIRUDDHA GHOSAL September 25, 2024 at 2:28 am EDT Expand ...

News Cambodia hopes a new canal will boost trade. But it risks harming the Mekong that feeds millions. By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL September 25, 2024 at 2:28 am EDT + Caption ...