Myanmar turns to solar as power crisis deepens Myanmar is embracing solar energy on an unprecedented scale as its war‑torn power grid collapses. Hospitals, schools, shops and households are installing panels to cope with chronic blackouts, a trend driven by necessity rather than climate ambition. The country’s electricity supply has deteriorated sharply since the 2021 […]
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Ho Chi Minh City Proposes $370M Ba Lon Canal Upgrade Project to address increasing flooding and pollution Ho Chi Minh City authorities have proposed a VND9.2 trillion (US$370 million) project to dredge and upgrade the Ba Lon Canal to address increasing flooding and pollution in the southern parts of the city. The initiative seeks immediate […]
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Ho Chi Minh City’s Long Thanh Airport Aims to Become Southeast Asia Hub Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam has urged swift policy measures to attract international carriers to Long Thanh International Airport, positioning it as a leading aviation hub in Southeast Asia. During a Nov. 13 field inspection, he emphasized the importance of enhancing […]
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More delays ahead for Thailand’s three-airport rail line connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-tapao airports Contract being revised again, proposed extension to Rayong being reviewed The three-airport high-speed rail project, already more than five years behind schedule, faces further delays as the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) prepares to review the contract that has already […]
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Signs of progress in Thailand’s high-speed, inter-airport rail contract dispute Cabinet will be asked to decide on contract changes The Transport Ministry has called for a fair resolution on the high-speed, inter-airport rail contract dispute, warning that the changes proposed by concessionaire Asia Era One risk creating legal challenges. Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, in his […]
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Funan Techo Canal project aims to elevate Cambodia’s economy, but what does it mean for the Mekong? The Mekong River Delta is a vital part of people’s livelihoods in Southeast Asia This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone and Global Majority countries to investigate […]
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Hanoi to Launch Extensive Metro Network to Ease Congestion Hà Nội is set to transform its transportation infrastructure with plans for 14 metro lines spanning over 400km. This network aims to handle at least 45% of urban travel demand, significantly alleviating road congestion and changing how residents navigate the capital, according to Lê Trung Hiếu, […]
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Bangkok land prices increase Industrial demand pushes up values The land price index in Greater Bangkok rose in the third quarter of 2025 despite a sluggish economy, driven by strong demand for industrial and logistics property in eastern areas. According to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC), the Bang Phli–Bang Bo–Bang Sao Thong area in […]
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Condos Erode Thailand’s Traditional Rental Market Traditional apartments and lodging houses in Thailand are facing decline as renters migrate to more secure, amenity-rich condominiums. This shift threatens the profitability of what was once a lucrative investment within the rental market. The trend is most evident near universities and industrial parks, where tenants prefer the security […]
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Phuket Airport Expansion Delay Threatens Tourism Growth Phuket’s tourism industry is under pressure as delays in the Phuket International Airport Phase 2 expansion raise fears of a capacity bottleneck. Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, President of the Phuket Tourist Association, warned that the island could face major challenges in meeting rising passenger demands as the project drags on […]
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