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🌊 Exploring the Impact of the Funan Techo Canal Project on the Mekong River The Funan Techo Canal, a mega project in Cambodia, will divert water from the Mekong River straight into the Gulf of Thailand. It's a project backed by the high determination of the new Prime Minister, expected to boost the economy of the neighboring country, reducing their reliance on Vietnamese ports. Chinese contractors will heavily participate in this project, through a long-term BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) scheme. However, the project's environmental impacts haven't been thoroughly and accurately studied. Forbes Vietnam has gathered insights from three international experts (Brian Eyler, James Borton, and Dr. Chung Hoang Chuong), with a special passion for the Mekong River. They've also suggested appropriate directions for stakeholders to navigate the project (if it happens) in the right direction. The question of whether Cambodia should proceed with this project is contentious. Allow me to quote Brian Eyler, author of the book *Last Days of the Mighty Mekong*: “This artificial canal project could be the final nail in the (Mekong Delta) coffin,” a statement that truly gave me goosebumps. I want to share Forbes Vietnam's article (in Vietnamese) to provide you with more understanding and perspectives on the Funan Techo Canal project. Sharing articles in PDF format is rare. If you're more interested in issues concerning the Mekong Delta, carbon markets, and sustainable development in Vietnam, you can order our April print edition (link in the comments). #MekongRiver #FunanTechoCanal #SustainableDevelopment #ForbesVietnam #EnvironmentalImpact #Cambodia #Vietnam #CarbonMarket #MekongDelta #Economy

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