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China ups its game in Myanmar’s SEZ race

CHINESE investors have expressed an interest in investing and developing the area across Yangon River and to construct an international airport, a port and housing projects, according to a local Chinese business association. The proposed locality and projects overlap with the prospective South Korea-led special economic zone. Members of the Yangon-headquartered Myanmar Chinese Chamber of […]

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Thailand signs contracts for HSL to Laos

THAILAND’s government has signed two contracts worth a combined Baht 5.2bn ($US 157.1m) with Chinese state enterprises for the first phase of the Bangkok – Laos high-speed rail project. The first contract encompasses the detailed design of the 250km first phase of the project between Bangkok and the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima and is […]

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Thailand: Private sector stays cautious on exports

Thailand’s top business group is keeping this year’s export forecast at 3.5-4% as it remains cautious over a number of downside risks. Predee: Some factors still need monitoring The group is set to review the forecast at the next meeting in October. “Although there’s a greater chance that exports might register higher-than-expected value this year, […]

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