No ban on Myanmar hotels Myanmar’s Ministry of Hotels and Tourism denies it has banned construction of new hotels at several major tourist spots following reports in local newspapers. The report on the supposed ban of new hotel builds was rolled out by the country’s usually cautious Global New Light of Myanmar, last week. Ministry […]
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Thai Solar Energy Pcl (TSE), one of the listed solar companies, has expanded its portfolio by acquiring stakes in two operators of biomass power plants to sustain its revenue growth in the long term, according to the Board of Directors’ resolution last week. Somphop Prompanapitak, chief operating officer, said that the board has approved the […]
Continue ReadingMyanmar likely to join Asean Power Grid MYANMAR is likely to be the fifth Asean country to sign up for the Asean Power Grid formed by Laos, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, energy ministers have said. “We had long discussions with our Myanmar counterparts,” said Laos Vice Minister for Energy and Mines Viraphonh Vilavong. “They are […]
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Spotting warning signs of structural damage can save lives Cracks in the walls, jammed windows and doors, and bad drainage all point to a potential building collapse A home with structural problems can be a nightmare, or even deadly, for homeowners especially if the foundation or main structure is damaged. Depending on the severity of […]
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Larsen & Toubro wins $99.7 million Vietnam defence project Larsen & Toubro (LET), one of India’s leading engineering and construction company said it has signed a$99.7 million project with Vietnam Border Guard to design and construct high speed patrol vessels in India. The contract also envisages transfer of design and technology along with supply of […]
Continue ReadingMyanmar Hotels ministry denies banning new hotel construction The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism denies banning the construction of new hotels in the Yangon, Mandalay and Inle regions, said Hlaing Oo, the ministry’s deputy permanent secretary, at a press conference yesterday at the Chatrium Hotel in Yangon. “As the hotels and tourism ministry, we allow […]
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Thailand, China agree on $5 billion cost for Thailand’s high-speed rail project’s first phase China and Thailand agreed on Wednesday that the first phase of a planned high-speed railway project will cost 179 billion baht ($5.15 billion), Thailand’s transport minister said, with both countries calling for closer ties following rocky negotiations. The 873 km (542 […]
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Tall order for Gamesa in Thailand – G114 2MW and 2.1MW units will sit on 153-metre high towers Gamesa is to supply 33 turbines to Gunkul Engineering for the 67.5MW Sarahnlom wind farm in Thailand. The Spanish manufacturer will deliver 18 G114 2MW units and 15 G114 2.1MW machines on towers 153 metres high, which […]
Continue ReadingRotary Engineering secures contracts in Thailand Mainboard-listed Rotary Engineering announced on Friday (Sept 16) that it has secured contracts worth approximately S$64 million for the June to September period. Rotary said that amidst the challenging oil and gas industry it remains resilient by securing smaller and more varied jobs beyond tank storage construction. Many of […]
Continue ReadingThailand’s Prime Minister Opens New Phuket International Airport Terminal Thailand’s Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday officially opened the new terminal at Phuket International Airport. Handling capacity has been effectively doubled and the move allows for the re-development of the old terminal into a domestic facility. According to the Bangkok Post Prayut spoke at length […]
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