Long-planned high-speed rail through Thailand’s Isaan region raises hopes and questions As the first phase of the high-speed-train rail between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima edges toward completion, China moves closer. Part of the Belt and Road initiative of China, Isaan will be linked to China proper to the north and Singapore to the south. But, […]
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Vietnam PM wants Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong railway project to begin in December 2025 Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Sunday asked the Ministry of Construction to develop a feasibility study for starting the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong railway project on December 19. The Prime Minister was speaking while chairing a meeting in Hanoi to push implementation […]
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Contractors adapt ahead of ‘report card’ system in Thailand The long-awaited “contractor report card” system is still pending final approval from the new finance minister, according to Department of Highways (DoH) Director-General Piyapong Jiwatanakulpaisan. Mr Piyapong, who assumed office on Oct 1, pledged to make safety a top priority in all projects, with particular attention […]
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Choosing the right technology for Vietnam’s high-speed rail Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested the Ministry of Science and Technology to preside over, together with the Ministry of Construction and relevant ministries and branches, to select the high-speed railway technology most suitable to Vietnam’s conditions. The policy of the Central Committee, the Politburo and the […]
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HCMC promotes two key railway projects to boost regional connectivity Mekong Delta and Southern region with city’s international seaports The HCM City – Can Tho line is expected to serve as a crucial link for transporting goods and agricultural products from the Mekong Delta to industrial centers and international seaports. Ho Chi Minh City is […]
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Vietnam’s Haiphong – Ha Long – Mong Cai Railway planned post-2030 The 187-km Haiphong – Ha Long – Mong Cai railway line will be approximately 187 km long is part of the Master Plan for Vietnam’s Railway Network for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050. The Ministry of Construction has issued a document […]
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Thailand’s High-speed Three-airports rail contract fix in doubt as Transport Minister opposes pay-as-you-build Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has rejected a proposed amendment to the contract for the high-speed rail project linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports. The amendment sought to change the state’s co-investment payment method to a “pay-as-you-build” scheme, which Phiphat said contradicted […]
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Major Infrastructure Push Targets Road, Rail, and Waterway Upgrades in Laos Laos has launched a five-year strategic roadmap to modernize its national transport system, with a focus on upgrading roads, bridges, railways, and waterways. Key projects include the Laos–Vietnam and Vientiane–Champasack railway lines. The plan aims to enhance regional connectivity, facilitate cross-border trade, and support […]
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Thailand’s Updated Visa Policies (September 2025) By Formichella & Sritawat Attorneys at Law Thailand has recently formalized several changes to its visa policies. The main goals are to simplify the system, prevent misuse (like “visa runs” and overstays), and better manage tourism. Rather than eliminating visas, the changes restructure them and add new limits on […]
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Vietnam’s Ca Mau airport to shut down for 1 year for $94M upgrade The airport in Vietnam’s southernmost province, Ca Mau, will close for 12 months starting Oct. 30 for a VND2.4-trillion (US$94 million) upgrade to transform it into a regional gateway. Its runway will be lengthened from 1,500 to 2,400 meters and widened, and […]
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