Myanmar News
Myanmar to pick deep-sea port location next year 24 July 2019 Exclusive: The location for Myanmar’s first deep-sea port will be decided next year, according to a senior government official. “Construction of a Yangon deep-sea port is one of the projects included as second priority in the National Transport Master Plan. Work is being made […]
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Choice Hotels Asia-Pac to Expand South East Asia Footprint Under New Agreement with Bangkok’s Krest Hospitality 23 July 2019 Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, one of the largest hotel franchise groups in Asia Pacific, will further strengthen its presence in the region following the announcement of a hotel management agreement. The leading hotel franchise group has signed […]
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Thailand’s SPCG Plc in JV joint venture with Mitsubishi to provide rooftop solar panels 23 July 2019 SET-listed SPCG Plc, Thailand’s largest capacity solar photovoltaic power operator, has announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Co (MUL) to provide rooftop solar panels to large factories and businesses. SPCG will own 35% of […]
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Thailand’s energy company PTT will open the first petrol station in Myanmar this year After signing various partnerships, the energy firm will roll out a network of 70 stations and build fuel depots in the country. 18 July 2019 Thai energy company PTT Oil and Retail Business (PTTOR) has made official its entry into the […]
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Increase in Coal Power Plants by 2030 is Myanmar’s Goal Myanmar looks to have a 17-fold increase in coal power by 2030. Myanmar Electric Power Convention— Deputy Director for thermal power planning, Aye Min, said that most hydropower generators were up north in their country. Construction of similar projects would need rigorous financial planning and […]
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Hundreds attend Southeast Asia construction risk management and insurance seminars 18 July 2019 More than 400 insurance professionals from Southeast Asia attended a series of seminars organised by the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF). Titled ‘Risk Management And Insurance Solutions For Infrastructure And Construction Projects,’ the seminars were held on […]
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Thailand’s Centara Hotels & Resorts plans major growth in Vietnam 9 July 2019 Asian hospitality company Centara Hotels & Resorts, part of Thai conglomerate Central Group, is looking to open at least 20 new hotels across Vietnam in the next five years. Targeted destinations for the company include key economic hubs like Ho Chi Minh […]
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Myanmar’s LNG power projects are delayed not dead 28 June 2019 Three high-profile power projects unveiled in January 2018 are far behind schedule but could still be important for meeting Myanmar’s generation needs. In January 2018, the Ministry of Electricity and Energy took a big punt on imported liquefied natural gas. At a ceremony in […]
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Myanmar launches first solar power plant viewed as pride for the nation 27 June 2019 The Minbo Solar Power Plant project, hailed as a triumph by some Myanmar people and the Thai investors who supported this first phase, was celebrated with an opening ceremony on Thursday. The plant is Myanmar’s first renewable energy and solar […]
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Altitude Development joins with Japan’s Creed Group to develop Altitude Unicorn Sathorn-Tha Phra condominium 26 June 2019 THAI PROPERTY developer Altitude Development Co Ltd has joined with Japanese property firm Creed Group to develop Altitude Unicorn Sathorn-Tha Phra, a high-rise condominium in Talat Phlu, worth Bt2.4 billion. The resulting joint venture, Altitude Creed Talat Phlu […]
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