Vietnam Approves $7.8 Billion to construct Gia Binh International Airport in Bac Ninh Province Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved a VND196 trillion ($7.8 billion) project to construct Gia Binh International Airport in Bac Ninh Province. Set to become a world-class aviation hub, the new airport will cater to 30 million passengers by 2030 and expand […]
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Fierce resistance to the idea of turning Kasetsart tunnel–Ngamwongwan Road–Phong Phet Bridge into part of a double deck expressway Mass transit preferred: Bangkok is too small to expand roads and expressways. Yet it has more room to expand mass transit systems The fierce resistance against the idea of turning the Kasetsart tunnel–Ngamwongwan Road–Phong Phet Bridge […]
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Benchasiri Park Property buys Bangkok’s Montien Riverside Hotel for over $94.5 million BANGKOK — Benchasiri Park Property has acquired the Montien Riverside Hotel in a deal valued at more than 3 billion baht ($94.5 million), according to hotel industry sources cited by Matichon. The purchase ends the Montien brand’s decades-long presence on the Chao Phraya […]
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Cambodia Registers 609 New Investment Projects in 11 Months Total Capital Investment Surges to $9.5 Billion in 2025, Reflecting 57% Increase in Project Numbers Cambodia has continued to attract a significant volume of new investment projects, with the country registering 609 projects with a total capital investment of $9.5 billion within the first eleven months […]
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High-Speed Metro Approved in Ho Chi Minh City Linking Ho Chi Minh City with Cần Giờ A new high-speed metro line, spearheaded by private developer Vinspeed under VinGroup, will link downtown Ho Chi Minh City with Cần Giờ, following approval from HCM City People’s Committee. The Bến Thành–Cần Giờ line will reach speeds of up […]
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Bangkok homebuyers move on from late-March Myanmar earthquake shock Greater Bangkok homebuyers have largely moved past the panic sparkedby the Myanmar earthquake in late March, but brand reputation remains a decisive factor in their purchasing decisions. Developers known for responsibility and strong safety standards continued to rank as top choices among buyers, according to a […]
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Da Nang Seeks $10 Billion Upgrade for Chu Lai Airport Da Nang has proposed a $10 billion transformation of Chu Lai Airport into a significant aviation and economic hub. This plan includes developing a next-generation airport alongside a free-trade zone, industrial area, and eco-urban township. The proposal, aimed at spurring regional growth, seeks approval from […]
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Laos-China Railway Marks Fourth Anniversary with Record Growth The Laos-China Railway (LCR) marked four years of operation on 3 December, highlighting its transformative role in turning Laos from a “landlocked” nation into a “land-linked” regional transport hub since its launch in 2021. The railway, as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), has transported […]
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Junta Sets Up Committee to Expedite China-Backed Muse-Mandalay Railway Myanmar’s junta has formed a national‑level Project Steering Committee to push ahead with construction of the Muse-Mandalay railway, a key segment of both China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC). The move comes as the regime, backed by Chinese pressure, regains […]
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Panel defends changes to contract for Thailand’s high-speed rail project connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-tapao airports The Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee has defended its plan to amend the contract for the high-speed rail project connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-tapao airports, saying the move is critical to keep the flagship infrastructure project alive […]
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