Myanmar News
Dusit International signs to manage first ASAI-branded hotel in Yangon, Myanmar Slated to open in 2020 in Yankin Township, the hotel will link curious, millennial-minded travellers with authentic local experiences 4 January 2019 Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with Rich Mandalay Group of […]
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Myanmar Electric Power Conference and Exhibition 2019 Date: January 17 and 18 Venue: Sule Shangri-la Hotel, Yangon The Electric Power Exhibition and Conference 2019 will showcase the latest products and technologies in the power industry that are much in demand in the region. This event can help you raise your company’s profile and stay ahead […]
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MYANMAR – EUROCHAM CONSTRUCTION FORUM 2019 Date: January 22 Place: Grand Mercure Yangon Golden Empire EuroCham Myanmar, together with leading European companies represented in the Construction and Infrastructure Advocacy Group, will be organising the EuroCham Construction Forum 2019 event. The forum will feature a diverse outlook on the construction industry in Myanmar covering topics such […]
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Chiang Rai developer unveils “Trin Nakara Golden Triangle” major project 20 December 2018 Trin Nakara says it is working with foreign investors to launch a Bt40 billion investment project dubbed “Trin Nakara Golden Triangle” aiming to develop over 3,139 rai in a special economic zone in Chiang Saen district, Chiang Rai province, to transform it […]
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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 […]
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Ten Companies Shortlisted for Yangon Elevated Expressway Contract 6 December 2018 YANGON—The Ministry of Construction has announced a shortlist of pre-qualified companies as contenders for the contract to build an elevated expressway in Yangon, which is aimed at alleviating the city’s traffic woes. A total of 12 local and international companies submitted prequalification applications for […]
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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Myanmar Construction sites struggle as skilled workers head overseas 30 November 2018 Daw Hay Mar, a trader, can only shake her head when talking about the high expenses she incurred in constructing a storage building and workers quarters because of poor workmanship. She said her nightmare started when she hired a group of construction workers […]
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Uncertainty for Dawei mounts as Myanmar govt considers replacing Italian-Thai Development (ITD) 28 November 2018 Lack of clarity in the contract signed between Italian-Thai Development (ITD) and the Myanmar government to develop the highly controversial Dawei Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Tanintharyi Region needs to be addressed, an SEZ official cautioned as the government is […]
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