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Prime Minister Hun Manet officially launched the project with a groundbreaking ceremony in August 2023, emphasizing its importance as a national milestone. Scheduled for completion in 2028, the canal is projected to transform Cambodia’s logistics landscape by facilitating smoother transportation of goods, enhancing trade efficiency, and attracting foreign investment. The canal’s development symbolizes Cambodia’s desire to control its own destiny, decreasing reliance on neighboring countries' ports, particularly Vietnam.