Lao PDR’s Pakse Airport is now ready to offer services to support a range of mid-sized aircraft of about 150 seats thanks to the Thai government which has been providing financial support to its landlocked neighbour, the Lao PDR, in an attempt to expand transportation routes and other related projects. The airport upgrade in the […]
Continue ReadingLao PDR’s Pakse Airport is now ready to offer services to support a range of mid-sized aircraft of about 150 seats thanks to the Thai government which has been providing financial support to its landlocked neighbour, the Lao PDR, in an attempt to expand transportation routes and other related projects. The airport upgrade in the […]
Continue ReadingClough Ltd says it has won a contract worth $US53 million ($54.72 million) to construct topsides for a liquid natural gas condensate offloading jetty near Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea. It is the second contract Clough and joint venture partner BAM International have been awarded by Japanese joint-venture partners Chiyoda JGC, which has the […]
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Just two-and-half years after celebrating the opening of its 300th hotel in Asia, Accor Asia Pacific celebrated earlier in 2010 its 400th property. The group forecasts to pass the 500 hotels mark by 2012. Some brand adjustments have, however, been made. Sofitel Luxury Hotel’s ambition is to become the premier French and European ambassador of […]
Continue ReadingGulf JP Co, a subsidiary of Electric Power Development Company of Japan, is preparing to invest in nine gas fired power plants in Thailand from now to 2014, with a combined generating capacity of 3000 MW. The company also plans to add another 1000 MW under the small power producer (SPP) programme, said president Sarath […]
Continue ReadingGulf JP Co, a subsidiary of Electric Power Development Company of Japan, is preparing to invest in nine gas fired power plants in Thailand from now to 2014, with a combined generating capacity of 3000 MW. The company also plans to add another 1000 MW under the small power producer (SPP) programme, said president Sarath […]
Continue ReadingNew Condo projects focus on three Bangkok locations The resurgence of Bangkoks condominium market has centred itself on three popular locations: Sukhumvit, Sathon and Phaholyothin-Aree. After delaying many new condominium projects because of political problems in the first half of this year, most leading developers are now rushing to launch new projects before the end […]
Continue ReadingA proposed nuclear power plant in Thailand is likely to be delayed by at least one to three years from the schedule of 2020, says Suthat Patmasiriwat, the governor of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat).
Continue ReadingSix Senses Resorts & Spas will set up its first property in Sri Lanka in a joint venture with Aitken Spence conglomerate and the Favourite Group. The project, worth USD 35-40 million, will comprise a resort and spa and beach front residential villas on a 10.5-acre plot in Ahungalla, close at an existing Aitken Spence […]
Continue ReadingB32bn loan deal sealed with banks Gulf JP Co, a subsidiary of Electric Power Development Co of Japan, is preparing to invest in nine gas-fired power plants nationwide from now to 2014, with a combined generating capacity of 3,000 megawatts. The company also plans to add another 1,000 MW under the small power producer (SPP) […]
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