B Grimm set for largest solar plant in Asean B GRIMM Power Plc has taken another step towards internationalisation, expanding its power generation and distribution business in CLMV. By the end of April, B Grimm will achieve its next milestone in concluding its joint venture agreement with Xuan Cau Co Ltd to construct what is […]
Continue ReadingIkea mini-stores planned for Southeast Asia Ikea mini-stores are planned by the Swedish furniture giant to boost its presence in Southeast Asia. It regards showrooms in smaller cities as a low-cost way to reach the growing middle class. Research firm Nielsen Holdings has estimated the population in Southeast Asia’s regional cities will have grown 18 […]
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Index Living Mall unveils long-term energy-saving plan Index Living Mall on Tuesday announced a long-term plan to save energy, with an investment of more than Bt300 million to install a solar-roof system at its premises, starting at six factories and branches that require a high power supply. The company expects a return on the investment […]
Continue ReadingSterling And Wilson Plans 300 MW Solar PV Projects In Vietnam Sterling and Wilson, one of the leading Solar EPC companies globally, is planning to construct 300 MW of Solar PV plants in Vietnam by June 2019. These projects would be constructed for leading developers in Vietnam with whom the company is under advance discussions, […]
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Towers produced from Thailand mobile site Construction firm Max Bögl has produced the first hybrid tower components from its new mobile factory. The plant is a temporary structure with the necessary equipment required to produce the concrete and steel segments towers on location at wind power project site. Max Bögl commenced transportation of 262 shipping […]
Continue ReadingDawei road loan nears Neda close to backing Myanmar link The Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Neda) is about to approve a long-awaited road construction project linking Thailand and the Dawei deep-sea port in Myanmar. The move came after the Myanmar government finally approved borrowing of up to 4.5 billion baht in credit facility […]
Continue ReadingThailand plans to increase coal use in power generation – minister * To find new coal-fired power plant locations end-2018 * Increase coal’s share in power generation to ensure security * Electricity from renewable to be priced at grid parity Thailand is expected to increase the share of electricity generated by coal to diversify its […]
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Solar Projects Increase in the Mekong River Area Solar and wind power projects are increasing in the area around the Mekong River in Southeast Asia. One energy expert said that the developments call into question the financial viability of major hydo-electric dams in the area. Brian Eyler is Director of the Stimson Center’s Southeast Asia […]
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Kingsmen on the lookout in region KINGSMEN CMTI Plc, a Thai-based provider of “one-stop services” in design and construction for retail and corporate interiors and exhibitions for the events industry, will open an office in Phnom Penh as it deepens a push into neighbouring countries this year. Pravit Sribanditmongkol, managing director of Kingsmen CMTI Plc, […]
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PACE secures 14 billion Baht “MahaNakhon” deal with “King Power” Allowing financial restructuring and business expansion 14 billion Baht transaction covers selling some of MahaNakhon assets to King Power Deal meets target in relation to previous REIT plan as financial restructuring takes off, reducing debts to an appropriate level Speed up construction of 4 on-going […]
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