Category: Myanmar

Myanmar takes tenders for new international container terminal near Mawlamyine in Mon State Myanmar’s Ministry of Transport and Communications has invited tenders to conduct a feasibility study for the construction of a new international standard port near Mawlamyine in Mon State. According to a statement by the Myanmar Port Authority on 29 May, the study […]

Myanmar proposes to include $2.5-bn Mee Lin Gyaing Project in early projects of China-Myanmar Economic Corridor Myanmar is proposing to include the Mee Lin Gyaing Project including a LNG power plant and gas pipelines connecting with Yangon with an estimated investment value of US$2.5 billion in the list of early harvest projects of the China-Myanmar […]

Myanmar suffers power cuts amid turmoil, rising costs Myanmar is suffering frequent power outages following last year’s military coup and as energy prices rise. The military-controlled electricity and energy ministry says transmission equipment at hydro-power plants has been destroyed by militant forces. The ministry also says some natural gas-fueled power plants have suspended operations because […]

Suspended International Infrastructure Projects Resumed in Myanmar A number of development projects implemented with Official Development Assistance loans from Japan and South Korea have restarted after they were suspended following last year’s coup. Among the projects are the Yangon-Dala Bridge, funded by South Korea, and the Thanlyin Bridge and the upgrading of the Yangon circular […]

India-Myanmar Road Project Nearing Completion, Says Mizoram Governor India entered into a framework agreement with Myanmar in April 2008 to facilitate the implementation of the project. Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has said construction of the 87-km stretch of a cross border road between the state’s Lawngtlai town and neighbouring Myanmar’s Sittwe port is nearing […]

“Very large contraction” predicted for Myanmar as investors flee turmoil As the post-coup situation in Myanmar worsens investors have suspended or cancelled major infrastructure projects, causing a “very large contraction” in the country’s construction market with the prospect of growth pushed back to the second half of the decade, according to Fitch Solutions Country Risk […]

World ranking published of best – and worst – countries to be a construction worker The most dangerous places to be a construction worker are Myanmar and Uganda Clothing maker Workwear Guru has compiled a ranking of the best and worst countries in the world to be a construction worker, based on wages, cost of […]

Agreement Moves Myanmar’s Kyaukphyu Port Project a Step Forward An agreement to conduct preliminary field investigation work for the Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Deep Sea Port Project has been signed, signaling another step forward for the project, which forms part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) plans in Myanmar. The project’s main developer, […]

China Opens Rail Line and Trade Route to Indian Ocean Through Myanmar China last month inaugurated a new trade route via ship, road and rail running through Myanmar in keeping with Beijing’s dogged building spree across the Southeast Asian country to reach the Indian Ocean and points west. Analysts say it is one more strand […]