Groundbreaking and Construction
Vietnamese PM calls to begin construction for high-speed railway
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called upon the country’s Ministry of Construction to finalise all preliminary procedures related to the construction of the Vietnamese North-South High-Speed Railway system.
Hilton Garden Inn brand to make its debut in the Philippines
Global hospitality firm Hilton announced the signing of two new hotels in the Philippines on Monday, 7th April, signifying the ongoing expansion of its focused service presence in Southeast Asia.
Cebu Pacific signs up for launch of OFW Processing Centre at Mactan-Cebu International Airport
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific formally signed an agreement with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation (ACAC) for the construction of an OFW Processing Center at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) Terminal 2.
Figure 8 Capital hosts exclusive site inspection for HVL Hotels project
Figure 8 Capital successfully hosted an exclusive site inspection of the highly anticipated HVL Hotels project in the Hunter Valley last 12th March.
Philippine National Railways continues station improvements in the Bicol Region
Officials at the Philippine National Railways (PNR) advised the public that improvements at its stations, particularly in the Bicol Region in Southern Luzon, are ongoing.
KAI Hakone reopens this August
Hoshino Resorts announced that its onsen ryokan [hot spring inn] KAI Hakone reopens on 1st August this year, following closure due to extensive refurbishment.
Bhutan brings the design for Gelephu Airport to the Venice Architecture Biennale
Bhutan is showcasing the working design model for the new Gelephu Airport at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale this May.
Japanese government mulls delaying construction on Hokkaido Shinkansen Line extension
The Japanese government announced on 8th March that it needs to delay its plan to extend the Hokkaido Shinkansen Line, Japan's northernmost bullet train route.
Dusit International brings its Dusit Collection brand to Indonesia
Thai hospitality and property development firm Dusit International formally signed a hotel management agreement with PT Komodo Property Management to manage Kaliwatu Residences – Dusit Collection, an exclusive new luxury retreat in Labuan Bajo, Flores Island.
WeHub’s 2025 Meet the Experts conference to bring Vietnamese hospitality and real estate to the forefront
WeHub’s Meet the Experts (MTE), one of Asia’s largest conferences for the real estate and hospitality sectors, makes its way to Ho Chi Minh City on 18th March.
Asia’s branded residences market is on an upswing
C9 Hotelworks released its Asia Branded Residences Market Update which noted how Asia’s branded residences market is soaring thanks to overseas buyers seeking second homes in playground cities and tropical resort destinations.
Queenstown Airport releases its half-term financials
Queenstown Airport just released its results for the first half of the financial year and declared a $7.0 million interim dividend, reflecting a strong start to the year.
ANA InterContinental Tokyo’s renovation makes it an Icon Reborn
ANA InterContinental Tokyo recently unveiled the results of its transformational 15-month renovation.
Beachfront Gates launched at Dubai South
Dubai South Properties successfully launched Beachfront Gates, an exclusive apartment development in Dubai South’s Residential District.
Nobu Hospitality announces upcoming openings for 2025
Nobu Hospitality announced several key hotel openings throughout 2025 in various locations across the globe.
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