Electric trains that ran in Japan for decades are being offered to Myanmar as part of efforts to upgrade the state-run railway network. Although the technology is relatively old, it is new to Myanmar, which explained the presence in Japan of 10 employees of Myanmar Railways to learn how to strip an electric train engine […]
Continue ReadingThe Bang Yai – Tao Poon Purple Rail Line is set for public trial in May, servicing free rides prior to the official opening date in August with an expected daily service capacity of 120,000 passengers, according to the government spokesman. Government spokesman Maj Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd has revealed that the Mass Rapid Transit Authority […]
Continue ReadingThe Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is set to propose the construction of a new airport in Phang Nga province to relieve passenger congestion in Phuket airport, says TAT governor. TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn has revealed that the TAT will be proposing the construction of Phang Nga airport to the National Policy Committee for Tourism, […]
Continue ReadingThe construction joint venture company formed by Vinci Group and Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd have secured a US$23mil (RM88mil) contract from Societe Concessionnaire De L’Aeroport. The joint venture consortium with a 70:30 equity interest will design and construct a new domestic terminal at the Phnom Penh Airport in Cambodia. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, […]
Continue ReadingHitachi Zosen Corp. won an order for a waste-to-energy plant from KPN Green Energy Solution Co. in Thailand’s Nong Khai province. The 6-megawatt plant will be operated by Nongkhainayu Co., Hitachi Zosen said in a statement Wednesday. KPN is in charge of engineering, procurement and construction work for the station and ordered Hitachi Zosen to […]
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The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has reportedly submitted plans to the Ministry of Transport to build three airports in the northwestern provinces. Media reports in Vietnam say the total investment shed out will be 9.813 trillion Vietnamese Dong ($440 million), according to reports. The move is likely to boost air cargo capacity and […]
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Myanmar’s nascent democracy has plans for massive PV plants that could increase generation capacity more than 12%. Myanmar’s adoption of solar is arguably one of the fastest in history. The former Burma, which only fully emerged from dictatorship last year, when the first non-military President was elected since the Military coup of 1962, is currently […]
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A Chinese state-affiliated company plans to build an oil refinery near a special economic zone in Dawei, Myanmar, a development led by the Japanese and Thai governments. The move may force Japanese companies to review their plans to pursue opportunities offered by the development of the Dawei special economic zone in the southwestern Myanmar city. […]
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Renewable energy sources are gaining ground in Asia but making much more efficient use of conventional sources remains an important priority. Growing awareness of the impact of air pollution and global warming have been driving more investments in energy from renewable sources and moving green energy to the top of many government policy agendas. In […]
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Developers have announced plans to build a new tower in Dubai to surpass the Burj Khalifa, currently the world’s tallest building. Emaar Properties has not announced the height of the proposed tower, saying only that it would be “a notch” taller than the Burj Khalifa’s 828m (2,717ft). The $1bn (£710m) project is scheduled to be […]
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