Cambodia Marks Historic Milestone with Groundbreaking of Funan Techo Canal Section 2

Prime Minister Hun Manet launches the 151-kilometer phase of the landmark waterway project connecting Kandal province to the coastal waters of Kep The Royal Government of Cambodia officially launched the second section of the Funan Techo Integrated Water Resource Management project on April 11, 2026, marking a pivotal step in the development of the nation’s most ambitious navigation network. Pres...

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Government Strategizes Mitigation for 28 Irrigation Systems Along Funan Techo Canal Route

Preliminary assessment identifies nearly 40,000 hectares of affected farmland as stakeholders coordinate to ensure seamless water resource integration A preliminary technical assessment has revealed that 28 irrigation systems covering a total area of 39,678 hectares along the path of the Funan Techo Integrated Water Resource Management project will be impacted by its development. This finding was...

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China Pledges Strategic Investment Expansion in Takeo Across Three Pillars

Strategic Infrastructure and the Funan Techo Canal Drive Investor Confidence in Cambodia’s Southern Gateway A high-level delegation of Chinese investors has committed to mobilizing further investment partners to explore opportunities in Takeo province, specifically targeting the industrial, agricultural, and tourism sectors. This commitment followed a strategic meeting on January 20, 2026, between...

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Funan Techo Canal Development: Shifting Economic Currents in Southeast Asia

The ambitious Funan Techo Canal project aims to forge a direct link between the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port and the seaport of Kep province through a monumental canal—the largest in Cambodian history. With dimensions boasting a width of 100 metres and a depth of 5.4 metres, the canal is primed to accommodate cargo ships of up to 3,000 DWT. Spanning four provinces, the project encompasses the constr...

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