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Siemens’ commitment to foster digital skill to new generation in Myanmar 2nd batch of granting to vocational training center after the first batch began last year Equip new generation in Myanmar with the digital skill necessary for the digitalization era Siemens Limited continues preparing Myanmar’s education sector for the world megatrend – Digitalization by equipping […]
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Operation Mekong – Southeast Asia’s place in China’s new world order 18 December 2018 China is exercising a level of economic influence on the Mekong states not seen since the height of its imperial might. Southeast Asia Globe breaks down the rising superpower’s relationship with each of these nations and the role each country plays […]
Continue ReadingChinese-built largest hydropower plant inaugurated in far NE Cambodia 17 December 2018 The Chinese-built Lower Sesan II hydroelectric power station was inaugurated here in far northeastern Cambodia on Monday after almost five years of construction. The 400-megawatt dam is the largest and the seventh one built by China in the Southeast Asian country. Cambodian Prime […]
Continue ReadingLaos to export over 14,000 MW of electricity by 2030 6 December 2018 Laos’ electricity exports will hit 14,600 MW by 2030. At present, Laos is exporting 4,415 MW to five neighboring countries. The figures were revealed by Lao Minister of Energy and Mines Khammany Inthirath at the 6th Ordinary Session of National Assembly’s 8th […]
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Italthai Engineering expects 45% increase in revenue 6 December 2018 Italthai Engineering has announced that it expects to see a 45% increase in revenue this year, the company said in a press release on Thursday. Sakol Laosuwan, President & CEO, Italthai Engineering Company Limited (ITE), said: “The company focuses primarily on large scale electricity generation […]
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Thai oil giant PTT to take on Starbucks with $1.3bn investment plan PTT prepares for retail spinoff with coffee chain expansion 28 November 2018 Thailand’s biggest oil company, PTT, is planning a $1.3 billion investment over five years to build its coffee shop franchise into a global brand rivaling U.S. giant Starbucks, as it prepares […]
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Cambodia’s Poipet Airport gets official approval 23 October 2018 A project to build Poipet’s first airport has been greenlighted by the government, with total investment estimated at $40 to $50 million, according to the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation. Aiming to capitalise on the rising number of tourists in a province that is industrialising quickly, […]
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Thailand’s PTT seeks bidding partner for $7bn rail project 11 September 2018 Energy group expects high-speed link to cut logistics costs and boost retail revenue Thai oil and gas group PTT is in discussions with potential partners about a joint bid for an estimated $7 billion high-speed train project linking three major airports, as part […]
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Hospitality firms eye Cambodian market 6 September 2018 With the local tourism industry thriving, two well-known hospitality groups are now eyeing the Cambodian market. Christian Pucher, director of development in Asia at Hilton, said they are now looking for local partners that can help them penetrate the local market. “Cambodia has a great history and […]
Continue ReadingB.Grimm Power boosts reliability with diversification into renewable energy One of Thailand’s largest private power producers provides the world’s largest companies with the most reliable and efficient electricity 15 August 2018 Industrial estates are only as good as their power supply as blackouts and voltage fluctuations can lead to lost output or damaged equipment. Clients […]
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