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Thailand should let go of Dawei pipedream
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 31/05/2013
» No matter how hard it tries, the government keeps coming up short on its planned development of the Dawei deep-sea port in Myanmar.
Japan unveils aid for Myanmar
AFP, Published on 26/05/2013
» NAYPYIDAW - Japan on Sunday announced a development aid and loan package for Myanmar worth hundreds of millions of dollars as it boosts trade ties with the fast-changing nation seen as a key regional emerging market.
Japanese investors show interest in dawei port
News, Published on 26/05/2013
» Japanese investors have expressed interest in the Dawei deep sea port project in Myanmar, PM's Office Minister Niwatthamrong Bunsongphaisan said yesterday.
Development’s two-sided coin
Asia focus, Published on 20/05/2013
» For some farmers, the development of the Thilawa Special Economic Zone will mean the loss of their livelihoods and homes, which will affect them for the rest of their lives. For others, new jobs and financial security from construction or factory work could help them build a solid future for their families.
China in the lead
Asia focus, Published on 20/05/2013
» Dawei got off to a slow start, with Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) struggling to secure financing. Investors were concerned that the new government did not seem as keen on Dawei as the military junta that awarded the original contract to ITD. Those concerns have now been resolved, with the Thai and Myanmar governments taking a lead role and establishing a special purpose vehicle (SPV) mechanism for investments in the megaproject.
Reshaping Yangon
Asia focus, Published on 13/05/2013
» The Myanmar government last week introduced a new master plan for Yangon’s urban development during a conference for international investors, in order to tackle rising population density as city authorities estimate a 100% increase in the city’s residents by 2040.
Yangon 10m mega city plan unveiled
Online Reporters, Published on 09/05/2013
» The population of Yangon could double to more than 10 million over the next 25 years, under plans to turn the former Myanmar capital into a "mega city".
Skies clear over Dawei
Asia focus, Published on 18/03/2013
» After two years struggling to get the Dawei deep-sea port and industrial site in Myanmar off the ground, Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) has faced up to the reality that it will need to share the pie with other investors.
Myanmar unveils major debt relief deal
AFP, Published on 28/01/2013
» Myanmar on Monday announced a deal with international lenders to cancel nearly $6 billion of its debt, another milestone in the rapid transformation of the former junta-ruled nation.
Myanmar eyes Dawei do-over
Business, Published on 04/01/2013
» Myanmar is seeking to modify the Dawei deep-sea port and special economic zone contract to have a holding company to be set up soon handle the investment instead of Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD).