Cambodia promotes clean energy development The Royal Government of Cambodia is focusing on boosting clean and renewable energy in alignment with sustainable development goals as evident in the group of power projects approved for the 2024-2029 period. The government’s commitment to sustainable energy was reaffirmed by Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak during the […]
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Vietnam’s Ninh Thuan province’s renewable projects facing delays According to Ninh Thuan Department of Industry and Trade, two solar power projects remain on hold, awaiting the revised implementation plan for an extension, while wind power projects have yet to receive a pricing mechanism to begin construction. A representative from the department spoke with VIR on […]
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Trump firm to develop $1.5bn golf resort in Hung Yen province in Vietnam Site reportedly located near Hanoi in hometown of Vietnamese president The Vietnamese real estate developer Kinhbac City (KBC) said on Tuesday that its subsidiary would partner with The Trump Organization to develop a copy.5-billion golf and hotel project in northern Vietnam. A […]
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Thai transport ministry launches $80B infrastructure project The Ministry of Transport is launching an extensive 2.68 trillion baht (US$80.5 billion) investment initiative to revolutionize Thailand’s transportation infrastructure and support sustainable logistics. The project will focus on expanding rail networks, upgrading key airports, and promoting green logistics to reduce road congestion and lower greenhouse gas emissions […]
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Hop Inns to expand in Asia Hop Inn, a budget hotel chain operating in Thailand, the Philippines, and Japan, is developing a new strategy to expand its reach in Asia. The Thai budget hotel chain has over 70 properties with over 7,000 rooms across three countries. Developed and operated by Erawan Hop Inn Co Ltd, […]
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Been paying UK national insurance contributions? There is a potentially unbeatable opportunity everyone aged 40 to 73(ish) needs to consider. You’ve got until 5 April 2025 to buy back any missing national insurance years from 2006 to 2016. Source: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/voluntary-national-insurance-contributions
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Vietnamese court fines Lotte, Posco E&C $8.2 million for ‘defective’ highway A Vietnamese court ruled Korean builders Lotte Engineering & Construction (E&C) and Posco E&C to pay 10.9 billion won ($8.2 million) to the state-owned Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC) for alleged defects in a highway construction project. The matter is part of a complex web of […]
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Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport third runway gears up for November opening Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport is gearing up for a major boost, with a brand-new runway set to open on November 1. The shiny new runway is expected to revolutionise the airport’s flight capacity, helping it soar to new heights. Kirati Kijmanawat, the Director of Airports of Thailand (AOT), confirmed the exciting news, stating […]
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Transport Ministry seeks 44.44 billion baht for Motorway 8 Phase 1 from Nakhon Pathom province to Pak Tor district in Ratchaburi The first phase, spanning 61 kilometres from Nakhon Pathom to Pak Tor is set to begin by 2026, with construction kicking off in 2027 and completion expected in 2031 The Transport Ministry will ask […]
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First phase of Thai-Chinese high-speed railway to be completed by 2028 Thailand’s Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said the first phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail would be completed in 2028, while asking for the Chinese government’s support to ensure smooth transportation. He made this remark at the opening ceremony of the “Global Sustainable Transport Forum […]
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