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New dawn at Dawei
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2016
» Four hundred and eighty houses stand ready for villagers in the Bawah area affected by the construction of the Dawei Special Economic Zone (DSEZ) in eastern Myanmar. Built three years ago, they remain empty because the local government has yet to approve relocation and compensation plans. Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) continues to maintain them.
Going with the flow
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/08/2015
» Countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) have enjoyed a dramatic increase in Japanese investments, and the recent tripartite agreement for the massive Dawei project in Myanmar could push Japanese direct investment in the area to rise further, says the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro).
Dawei ready to roll
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/12/2013
» After years of uncertainty, the prospects of the massive Dawei project took a recent twist when Thailand and Myanmar officially tied the knot to push the ambitious scheme forward.
ADB urges kick-start to Dawei project
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/11/2012
» Thailand, other Southeast Asian nations and countries that have established a regional presence should take steps to kick-start development of the Dawei megaproject, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Thai industries hail Myanmar incentives
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/05/2012
» Thai companies have hailed Myanmar's promise of tax privileges and have downplayed concerns over a threat by Karen rebels to close a border checkpoint between the two countries.