Distinguished tourism family announces sale of rare deep water marina site in Phuket Potential to host up to 200 berths as yachting tourism booms in Thailand The distinguished Na-Ranong family, one of Phuket’s most respected families in the tourism sector, has announced the sale of a prime marina site in Phuket. One of the last […]
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Why Cambodia Needs Energy Efficiency for Economic Growth Cambodia has experienced dramatic economic growth in recent decades, fueled by energy-intensive industries and rapid urbanization. But experts warn that without energy-efficient practices in factories, businesses and buildings, the country risks unnecessary energy waste. Cambodia aims to reduce energy consumption by at least 19 percent by 2030 […]
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THACO partners with Spanish and South Korean consultants to design metro linking Vietnam’s Tan Son Nhat and Long Thanh airports Spanish and South Korean consultants will support Truong Hai Auto Corporation (THACO) in designing the Ben Thanh – Thu Thiem – Long Thanh urban railway project, which is intended to connect Tan Son Nhat International […]
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Mitsubishi Power Signs Contract to Supply Two M701JAC Gas Turbines to ‘O Mon 4’ Power Plant in Can Tho, Vietnam ・ Mitsubishi Power will supply two JAC gas turbines to the 1,155MW O Mon 4 Power Plant in Can Tho, Vietnam. ・ Contract signed with Petrovietnam’s appointed EPC contractor in August 2025. ・ O Mon […]
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Thailand’s Eight-Unit, 5,300-MW Power Project Wins Top Plant Award Four each at the Sriracha Power Plant in Chonburi and the Pluak Daeng Power Plant in Rayong Southeast Asia’s first-ever JAC gas turbines are now supplying power to Thailand’s grid. With efficiency greater than 64%, the eight units deployed—four each at the Sriracha Power Plant in […]
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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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