A huge row is brewing in Laos, something that shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who has followed the merciless damming of the Mekong River over the past decade. Vientiane, with the support of Bangkok, has announced it will construct a $3.5 billion dam at Xayaburi in a 1,260 MW hydropower project to be […]
Continue ReadingA merger between international engineering and management consultants Aurecon and building engineering specialists Daniel Chan and Associates Ltd (DCAL) of Hong Kong was announced this week. The merger will enhance Aurecon’s capacity to service large infrastructure projects in Hong Kong and enable its respected building design team to increasingly service clients of Aurecon’s offices across […]
Continue ReadingCambodia sets age limit for foreign husbands PHNOM PENH, March 16, 2011 (AFP) – Male foreigners over the age of 50 have been outlawed from marrying Cambodian women in the country under new rules designed to crack down on sham marriages and human trafficking, the government said Wednesday. Foreigners who earn less than $2,550 per […]
Continue ReadingAn invitation has been issued for a construction supervision consultant short list selection for a mass transit project (Red Line) in Bangkok. There is a business opportunity for construction supervision consultancy works in a mass transit project (Red Line) in Bangkok. An invitation for a short list selection for construction supervision consultancy service has been […]
Continue ReadingHorrified by news of radiation threats from quake-hit nuclear power plants in Japan, Thai residents of eight provinces that have been studied as possible sites for such plants have asked the prime minister to review the plans. The coordinator of the Thai People Don’t Want Nuclear Power Plants Network, Sodsai Sangsok, told a news conference […]
Continue ReadingThe disaster in Japan has added a dramatic but vital dimension to the continuing debate over the use of nuclear power. The 9.0-magnitude earthquake left several reactors stricken and struggling to remain contained. Leaks of radioactive material have caused concern or worse, and authorities have evacuated tens of thousands of Japanese from areas closest to […]
Continue ReadingAPMC, as one of the world leading and most successful reputed Hotel and Resort Management Company from USA. APMC is ranked 5th largest hotel management companies among top 100 and APMC is ranked 12th largest hotel owners in USA among top 25. APMC is growth oriented and opens to diverse and expands their hotel management […]
Continue ReadingMany Japanese firms operating in Thailand will engage in talks with their parent companies on how subsidiaries in Thailand can assist headquarters or may need to adjust business plans to support their operations after the earthquake and tsunami. The Thai commerce ministry has, meanwhile, issued several urgent measures to assist exporters, including Japanese firms here […]
Continue ReadingThe current Pattaya condominium development market is very healthy according to a recent market report by Colliers International Thailand. The market saw its greatest supply of units last year since 1997, with around 4,700 being added, while a further 3,400 were launched. Purchases remain healthy throughout all the sectors, so the new supply is being […]
Continue ReadingCountries across the world that already operate or plan to invest in nuclear power plants are taking prompt action in response to the explosions at reactors in Japan, with many ordering a review of their plans in the light of the Japanese experience and the solutions the authorities there are pursuing. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva […]
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