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Vietnam’s steel industry set to grow over 20 percent in 2018 The steel industry is forecast to grow by 20-22 percent in 2018, said Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Steel Association (VSA) Nguyen Van Sua. Strongest growth will be seen in the production of hot rolled steel with 154 percent, followed by welded steel pipe […]
Continue ReadingSymbior Solar Expands Into Commercial and Industrial Rooftops in Thailand and Commissions First Two PV Projects with Assyce Asia Symbior Solar (Symbior), a regional solar PV developer with a focus on frontier solar markets in Asia, together with Assyce Asia (Assyce), a regional solar EPC and O&M provider, announces the commissioning of two commercial solar […]
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Conergy wins 30-MWp solar EPC deal in Vietnam Downstream solar power company Conergy said on Tuesday it has won a contract to build a 30-MWp solar park in Vietnam under the first phase of a 300-MW clean energy pipeline. The engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) deal calls for Conergy to take care of the overall […]
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Coal backlash creates energy dilemma in Southeast Asia Environmental protests come as Thailand and Myanmar face challenge to meet power needs BANGKOK — Southeast Asian governments are finding themselves caught between pressure to meet regional power demands and backlash from citizens fearing the environmental effects of coal-fired electrical plants. How these growing economies will resolve […]
Continue ReadingVasari Energy Enters Vietnam Solar Power Industry Vasari Energy is poised to enter Vietnam’s solar energy market, with plans to build and operate four new projects over the next two years. “Our goal is to build, own and operate the projects, continue expanding our pipelines, and become a key energy producer in Vietnam. We are […]
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Vietnam’s Real estate sector short of skilled personnel Vietnam’s real estate sector lacks experienced and technically-skilled personnel able to implement major projects, according to the latest report on recruitment demand for senior and mid-level managers in Vietnam from Navigos Search, based on recruitment requests it received from clients in the fourth quarter of 2017. The […]
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AVANI Hotels & Resorts launches first hotel in Luang Prabang, northern Laos AVANI Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the launch of its first hotel in the historic town of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Laos. The 53-room hotel is located on a narrow peninsula at the joining of the […]
Continue ReadingNexif Energy Signs EPC Contract for 110 MW Gas-Fired Cogen Project in Thailand Nexif Energy (Nexif), a leading independent power producer in Asia and Australia, announced that it has signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for its 110 megawatt (MW) cogeneration project in Thailand’s Rayong Province. Nexif acquired the project in June 2017 […]
Continue ReadingVietnamese company resumes construction of northern Lao airport Construction of Nongkhang airport in Laos’ northern Huaphan province has been resumed after a one-year delay following financial difficulties of Vietnamese contractor, local daily Vientiane Times report on Saturday. The project was given the green light in June 2013 when the Lao government signed a contract with […]
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Testing the winds in Cambodia’s energy sector 4 December 2017 – Previous studies have concluded that wind energy has significant potential in Cambodia. Reuters A new study on wind energy and its potential to diversify Cambodia’s energy sector is now being conducted, with results expected for mid next year, according to a representative of the […]
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