Vietnam’s Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong railway line breaks ground on five stations The railway has a total main line length of about 390.9km and branch lines totalling about 27.9km. Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son on Friday attended the ground-breaking ceremony for five stations as part of the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong railway project in the northern […]
When savings become untouchable: How Thai bank rules are reshaping expat retirement By Victor Wong (Peerasan Wongsri) How rigid bank balance rules are colliding with real life for Thailand’s retirees. PATTAYA, Thailand – For many years, Thailand’s retirement visa was one of the country’s most straightforward arrangements. The understanding was simple enough, live quietly, respect […]
Behind the scenes: Dextra’s role in iconic infrastructure projects worldwide In construction, iconic landmarks often hide engineering marvels behind the scenes. Dextra – a world-leading manufacturer of construction solutions – has quietly helped realize such projects around the globe through its innovative reinforcement technologies. From mechanical rebar couplers (like Griptec® and Bartec®) to advanced post-tensioning […]
