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Johor Causeway celebrates centenary; Vietnam wants China’s railway expertise

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Zhao Yifan

Zhao Yifan

Published Mon, Jul 1, 2024 · 02:15 PM
    • The 1 km-long Causeway is one of the busiest border crossings in the world, with an average of 350,000 travellers daily.
    • The 1 km-long Causeway is one of the busiest border crossings in the world, with an average of 350,000 travellers daily. PHOTO: BT FILE

    This week in Asean: 

    Dear BT reader,

    This Saturday (Jun 28) marks the 100th anniversary of the Johor-Singapore Causeway.

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