$1.7 Billion Cambodian Canal Project Draws Increasing Scrutiny

$1.7 Billion Cambodian Canal Project Draws Increasing Scrutiny

The governments of Vietnam and the United States are calling for greater transparency over a $1.7-billion canal project that is being built by a Chinese state-owned firm in southern Cambodia. The 180-kilometer-long Techo Funan Canal, which is scheduled to begin construction later this year, will connect the country’s capital Phnom Penh to the coastal province … Read more

Why is Vietnam Worried About Cambodia’s Mekong Canal Project?

Why is Vietnam Worried About Cambodia’s Mekong Canal Project?

On December 11, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh on an official visit to Vietnam’s capital Hanoi. During the two-day visit, the two sides engaged in discussions over such issues as defense, border affairs, trade, and education. They also signed cooperation agreements in the fields of science and … Read more