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Expat workers prefer Vietnam to Thailand – HSBC survey Thailand has suffered a slight fall in popularity amongst expat workers, according to a new survey. According to HSBC’s 2019 Expat Explorer Survey, Thailand ranked in 22nd place, down 1 place from the same survey last year and down 7 places from its rankings in 2017. […]
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‘Nearly 1,100 Lao families to be displaced’ by Thai-Vietnam dam project A Thailand-Vietnam joint venture is going ahead with the construction of what will be Laos’ fifth hydropower dam on the mainstream Mekong River in Luang Phrabang province, with hundreds of families likely to be affected. Radio Free Asia reported on Thursday that more than […]
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Avani Hotels and Resorts to Open Two Resorts in Krabi, Thailand 10 July 2019 Avani Hotels & Resorts announced the signing of two new resort hotels in the southern Thailand resort town of Krabi, marking the brand’s continued growth within Thailand. The existing resorts will undergo renovations to bring the properties in line with Avani […]
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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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Thailand eyes to be hub of trans-ASEAN railway network 8 July 2019 The Thai government is pursuing an ambitious plan to build a rail network linking Thailand to other countries in the region, like Singapore and China. The government has already begun the construction of some routes and will keep calling bids for the project, […]
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From Bangkok to Beijing – ‘Trans-Asean’ bullet train plan to link Thailand with Laos and China 7 Jul 2019 Bangkokians may find it hard to imagine that their next trip to Beijing could begin in Bang Sue. The district, which has garnered less fame than its neighbour, Chatuchak, the city’s hub for travel to the […]
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Thailand adjusts alternative energy development plan 5 July 2019 Thailand’s Ministry of Energy has adjusted the 10-year Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP), aiming to strengthen the country’s energy security and raise the ratio of power generated from renewable sources. Head of the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency Yongyut Juntararotai said that the amendment […]
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Thailand’s CP plans $330m Pattaya seaside hub linked to high-speed rail Retail and housing complex meant to draw more traffic to resort city Pattaya 4 July 2019 Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group plans to build a huge commercial and residential complex in the beach city of Pattaya, the Nikkei Asian Review has learned, a project […]
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Risen Energy further strengthens Vietnamese PV market 2 July 2019 Bitexco’s 50 MW PV project in Vietnam has been successfully connected to the grid Keeping costs under control and establishing an affordable connection to the grid are the two keys to success for PV makers operating in international solar markets, with maximization of the benefits […]
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Sunseap completes Vietnam solar farm amid steady pipeline of Asia projects 3 July 2019 SINGAPORE clean-energy provider Sunseap Group’s unit has completed a US$150 million Vietnam solar farm project ahead of schedule, Sunseap International said on Wednesday. It was completed and connected to the Vietnam national grid ahead of a June 30 deadline, the solar […]
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