Residents Refuse to Move for Australia-Myanmar Joint Venture Mine Yangon — Residents living near the Bawdwin mine — which was once one of the globe’s largest sources of lead and an important source of silver and zinc — have refused to move to make way for more mining. The Bawdwin Joint Venture (BJV) Co Ltd […]
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Thailand’s TTCL to partner in Myanmar liquefied natural gas-to-power project in Ahlone township, Yangon region TCL Public Co has signed a power purchase agreement with Electric Power Generation Enterprise (EPGE), a state-owned enterprise under the Myanmar Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE), for a liquefied natural gas-to-power project in the Yangon region, theasset.com reported. The […]
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Gunkul Engineering projects higher revenue for 2021 Gunkul Engineering expects its 2021 revenue to grow by 15-20% from last year, thanks to new development projects in renewable energy, construction engineering services and electrical equipment trade. The increase is similar to its 15% growth last year. Gunkul’s chief executive Sopacha Dhumrongpiyawut said the main sources of […]
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Central Pattana to open new shopping complexes in Sri Racha, Chon Buri, Ayutthaya in 2021 and Chanthaburi in 2022 SET-listed property and retail developer, Central Pattana (CPN), is remaining committed to opening new shopping complexes this year and next year, as it remains upbeat about a better retail outlook during the coming period. Nattakit Tangpoonsinthana, […]
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The Quality Resort & Spa Patong, a 4-star resort, opening in the fourth quarter of 2022 We would like to introduce “Quality Resort & Spa Patong” our latest property, one of our interesting brand portfolios. This chain-branded hotel managed by Choice Hotels Development, a franchisor based in Rockville, Maryland, United States, who has signed an […]
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Sumitomo buys out Singapore construction equipment renter Aver Asia SEE ALSO: Aver Asia (Thailand), Specialising In Rental And Sale Of Genie AWP (Aerial Work Platforms) And Airman Generator And Air Compressor Japanese trading group Sumitomo Corp. has acquired a Singapore-based company that is one of the largest players in Southeast Asia for construction equipment rentals. […]
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Bangkok’s elevated MRT Yellow Line extension gets green light from environment board EIA for the two-station extension, linking Lat Phrao with Ratchayothin Skytrain station on the Sukhumvit (Green) Line. By The Nation Bangkok’s elevated MRT Yellow Line monorail extension has passed its environmental impact assessment (EIA), paving the way for negotiations to resolve a problem […]
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Thailand approves cuts on property tax, fees to ease coronavirus impact Thailand’s cabinet on Tuesday approved a cut on property tax and other fees for this year, foregoing revenue of about 41 billion baht ($1.37 billion) to help ease the impacts of its latest coronavirus outbreak. The tax on land and buildings was cut by […]
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Grundfos launches investment-free guaranteed energy savings program for Thai businesses Grundfos launches investment-free guaranteed energy savings program for Thai businesses Energy savings for the hospitality industry exceed 30%, cost savings 1.5 million baht Bangkok, January 27, 2021: Grundfos, a leading pump and water solutions manufacturer, has launched a new service model in Thailand that can […]
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War of words over Bangkok’s MRT Orange Line fares MRTA boss rushes to stave off criticism The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) on Monday pointed out that maximum fares on the Orange Line electric train were cheaper than those on the BTS Green Line. MRTA governor Pakapong Sirikantaramas said the fare cap of […]
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