Myanmar News
Bridge built with Japanese aid opens in Yangon, easing traffic jams 30 August 2018 Japan-funded Dawbon Bridge is now open in central Yangon, easing traffic congestion in Myanmar’s commercial capital. The new bridge officially opened last Saturday over a branch of the Bago River in commemoration of Japan-Myanmar Friendship Day. Tokyo and Japanese contractors contributed […]
Continue ReadingNovotel hotel project permitted to resume in Bagan 10 Sep 2018 The Ministry of Religious Affair and Culture has withdrawn charges filed against Myat Min Company, which is building a 348-room Novotel hotel at the Bagan Cultural Zone, U Ko Ko Naing, deputy director general of the ministry, told The Myanmar Times last week. The […]
Continue ReadingMitsubishi Corporation to Establish Joint Venture for Urban Development Projects in Asia Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Surbana Jurong (SJ) to establish a new joint venture. SJ is a wholly owned subsidiary of Temasek Holdings, a Singapore government affiliated investment company. The new joint venture will […]
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BIG budgets B4bn for capacity expansion – Gas maker taps allies for new-high spending 10 Sep 2018 Bangkok Industrial Gas Co (BIG), Thailand’s largest industrial gas producer, has set aside almost 4 billion baht for a capacity expansion in the domestic market and a new gas separation plant in Myanmar. BIG created a financial venture […]
Continue ReadingDusit enters Luxury Villa Rental Market with Acquisition of Elite Havens 10 September 2018 The acquisition was announced on Fri 7 Sept at the Dusit Thani, Bangkok. Dusit Thani PCL (TSX:DTC), one of Thailand’s foremost hotel and property development companies, has expanded into the high-end vacation rental market through the full acquisition of Elite Havens, […]
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Gas-fired plant in Kyaukse, Mandalay to be built 4 September 2018 A 145-megawatts natural gas-fired power plant will be built in Kyaukse of Mandalay Region, according to the Ministry of Electricity and Energy. The gas-fired power plant will be implemented within Baelin 230 kV substation by Powergen Kyaukse Company Limited. 18MW gas engines for the […]
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Modern Energy Management to take part in 130-MWp PV project in Myanmar 4 September 2018 Thailand-based renewable energy consultancy Modern Energy Management (MEM) has joined hands with an unnamed partner to develop a 130-MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Myanmar. The consultancy, which focuses on projects in emerging markets, said on Thursday it has been […]
Continue ReadingB.Grimm Power boosts reliability with diversification into renewable energy One of Thailand’s largest private power producers provides the world’s largest companies with the most reliable and efficient electricity 15 August 2018 Industrial estates are only as good as their power supply as blackouts and voltage fluctuations can lead to lost output or damaged equipment. Clients […]
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Rethink plans to dam Mekong after Laos disaster Barrage collapse highlights risks and need for alternative energy sources 10 August 2018 The collapse of the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy dam after heavy rains last month that killed more than 30 in Laos and left thousands of Lao and Cambodian people homeless is reigniting an urgent debate about […]
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Billions Earmarked For Isaan Airports 24 July 2018 During a visit to the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani, the interim cabinet of Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha approved spending over 2 billion baht to expand the airport there and endorsed other projects, an aviation official said Tuesday. After meeting to discuss the social and economic development of […]
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