India has begun construction of a river port and waterway terminal in Myanmar, aimed at promoting trade between the two countries. Construction for the Myanmar-India Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project in Sittway township of Rakhine state began Sunday, Xinhua reported Monday citing official daily New Light of Myanmar. The construction in the Kaladan river project […]
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Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport’s Airport Link will open and operate its check-in service for the first time on Jan 4, while passenger fares will be raised as it rises to full service after a four-month introductory operation period, according to Permanent Secretary for Transport Supoj Saplom. Mr Supoj, in his capacity as board chairman of the […]
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As the world’s largest hotel chain and the fastest growing in Asia, Best Western International places great importance on not only keeping in touch with new and emerging trends in the hospitality industry, but in staying at the forefront of these trends as a pioneering force in accommodation in Asia and the Middle East. The […]
Continue ReadingAccor, the world’s leading hotel manager and market leader in Europe, have set an ambitious goal of operating thirty additional hotels in Vietnam by 2013. PRLog (Press Release) –Accor, the world’s leading hotel manager and market leader in Europe, have set an ambitious goal of operating thirty additional hotels in Vietnam by 2013. Accor already […]
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BY Jenara Nerenberg The New Siem Reap International Airport is breaking ground next year, backed by South Koreans. How do you say “aerotropolis” in Khmer? Looks like we’re about to find out. Cambodia will begin construction on its very own airport city next year–the New Siem Reap International Airport, with an adjacent special economic zone, […]
Continue ReadingThe Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) announced today that it plans to build a propylene glycol (PG) plant in Map Ta Phut, Thailand, with a production capacity of up to 150 KTA. The new PG facility will utilize propylene oxide (PO) derived from the new, sustainable hydrogen peroxide to propylene oxide (HPPO) technology, developed jointly […]
Continue ReadingThe National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is getting ready to take further legal action against officials and private firms involved in the illegal construction of the Klong Dan Wastewater Treatment Plant in Samut Prakan. In its website, the NACC said it had evidence suggesting that both government agencies and private companies were involved in corrupt practices […]
Continue ReadingA few weeks ago we started to receive a series of phone calls and messages from investors and industry types inquiring about the sale of two prominent Phuket island hotels. Both are well known 5-star hotels owned by significant listed hospitality firms. Tracking back the information led us to the website ThailandHotelsForSale.com Looking at the […]
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Hilton Hotels & Resorts has opened a floating hotel in Pattaya, Thailand. Called Hilton Pattaya, the sleek and modern property offers a fresh, luxe beachfront experience to the heart of the international beach resort of Pattaya, which overlooks the Gulf of Thailand and is about 90 minutes southeast of Bangkok. Pattaya is a once-sleepy fishing […]
Continue ReadingThe listed contractor Thai Polycons (TPOLY) expects revenue to jump to 5 billion baht in the next three years thanks to its growing backlog and new investment in a lucrative biomass power plant, according to managing director Charoen Chanpalangsri. The company reported a net profit of 58.8 million baht on revenue of 1.3 billion baht […]
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