PetroVietnam Power Corporation approves plan to build two new Nhơn Trạch thermal power plants PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power) has approved an investment plan to build Nhơn Trạch 3 and 4 thermal power plants with combined capacity of between 1,300-1,760 MW. The plants will be constructed in the southern province of Đồng Nai with an […]
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JA Solar Supplies High-Efficiency PERC Modules for Thailand’s Largest Floating Solar Power Plant Thailand’s 12.5MW floating power plant was successfully connected to the grid JA Solar, a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products, announced that the Thailand’s 12.5MW floating power plant, which utilized its high-efficiency PERC modules, was successfully connected to the grid. As the […]
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Fury in Phrae as historical building torn down Phrae governor tries to sidestep blame Phrae: The provincial governor has ordered a probe into the demolition of a 127-year-old two-storey building that was once used by the British. The demolition of the house provoked an uproar among local residents. The building was an office that belonged […]
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Sunny Vietnam has the region’s largest installed capacity of solar power, weakens Vietnam’s love-hate relationship to coal Near the southern Vietnam beaches filled with kite surfers and mud baths, there sits a hydropower plant called Da Mi. It is no longer just generating power from dams and falling water, however. Crews added solar panels to […]
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Cambodia recommended for low costs for expat retirees Cambodia is recommended for its low living costs, stunning scenery and fascinating history – ideal for expat retirees. The claim in a recent report by emigrate.co.uk. One important aspect in Cambodia’s favour, it said, is that visas are still comparatively easy to get for retirees as well […]
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JICA backs Laos’ Wattay International Airport upgrade The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Laos’ Department of Civil Aviation have reached an agreement on improving the Wattay International Airport, including the terminal and runway. JICA and the department, representing the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, signed the Record of Discussions on Wednesday to proceed […]
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Ocean Property eyes monorail in Khon Kaen – confident about its planned launch 400m baht condo project With the property market in Khon Kaen driven by monorail construction, Ocean Property Co is confident about its planned launch of a condo project worth 400 million baht in the province. The monorail with 21 stations is scheduled […]
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Vietnam, a potential future global leader in offshore wind-energy generation Vietnam’s long coastline and strong winds make it a potential future global leader in offshore wind-energy generation. This comes after a recent analysis by the Danish Energy Agency (DEA) found that offshore wind, if fully harnessed, could generate up to 160GW of power. The background […]
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Myanmar’s proposal to build an international airport in Bago Region still on The Myanmar government this month reiterated its desire to press ahead with the proposal to build an international airport in Bago Region, around 80km from Yangon. Transport Permanent Secretary U Win Khant said that the Hanthawaddy airport project will be implemented with a […]
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State Railway of Thailand to seek Cabinet approval for 2nd phase of double track railway in September 2020 By THE NATION The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is reportedly expected to submit its investment plan for the second phase of double rail-track development for the Cabinet’s consideration in September. The agency is working on additional […]
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