Việt Nam’s first urban light rail transit project commences in Phú Quốc The LRT line spans 17.59km, comprising elevated, at-grade, and underground sections, and includes six stations – five ground-level stations and one underground station at the APEC Convention Centre. HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s first urban light rail transit (LRT) line was officially launched […]
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Hà Nội launches construction of Metro Line 5 to boost westward urban growth The line has been designated as a key connection between Ba Đình, the political and administrative heart of Hà Nội, and Hòa Lạc satellite city. HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội on Friday officially broke ground on Metro Line 5, a major urban […]
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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 […]
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Vietnam launches and inaugurates 234 projects nationwide Vietnam today simultaneously held groundbreaking and inauguration ceremonies for 234 major projects across the country to celebrate the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, deputy prime ministers, ministers and local leaders attended the ceremonies at 34 […]
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Thailand’s Phatthalung Airport project advances with new funding and design studies BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Airports has reported progress on the Phatthalung Airport Project after securing 42.69 million baht in funding for fiscal years 2026–2027 to support studies, detailed design work, and additional environmental assessments. The budget will be used to prepare designs […]
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Thailand’s Trillion Infrastructure Pipeline Frozen as Caretaker Government Takes Over Over 1.4 trillion baht in Thai infrastructure projects are frozen due to the dissolution of Parliament, as the caretaker government is legally prohibited from approving large-scale spending. The transport sector is the most affected, with over 603 billion baht in projects stalled, including a high-speed […]
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Vientiane Capital Plans Flood Prevention Measures Ahead of 2026 Rainy Season Vientiane Capital authorities are preparing a series of flood management measures to reduce recurring flooding, with implementation scheduled before the 2026 rainy season. Bounyavath Niraxay, Head of the Department of Public Works and Transport, announced the plan during the 10th National Assembly Ordinary Session […]
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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 […]
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Fifth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to open on 25 December 2025, linking Thailand’s Bueng Kan province with Laos’ Bolikhamxay province Bueng Kan province is preparing for a historic moment later this month as the Fifth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge officially opens on Dec 25. His Majesty the King expected to preside over the inauguration ceremony. The announcement […]
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Early opening on 26 December 2025 of 196km M6 Bang Pa-In to Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) motorway The M6 motorway, a 196km route from Bang Pa-In to Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), will open ahead of schedule for a free public trial. The early opening begins on December 26, 2025, specifically to ease traffic congestion for the 2026 […]
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