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Kuala Lumpur trip report: 2023

July 25, 2023 By James Clark Leave a Comment

The KL city skyline continues to bulk up, Merdeka 118 (2nd tallest building in the world), the second-tallest building in KL, and more 300m+ buildings that look small in comparison. Kuala Lumpur is one of my most frequently visited cities in Southeast Asia. While I spend more time in Penang, I will always take the […]

Filed Under: Trip Reports Tagged With: 2023 trip reports, kuala lumpur, malaysia

Binh Duong Urban Railway: proposed railway system in former Binh Duong Province

July 24, 2023 By James Clark Leave a Comment

Binh Duong Urban Railway was a proposed railway system in the former Binh Duong Province, north of Ho Chi Minh City. 7 railway lines were proposed (6 overhead lines and 1 ground line), with 3 lines connecting to lines of the HCMC Metro. Binh Duong was merged into Ho Chi Minh City in 2025, so […]

Filed Under: Urban Rail Transit Tagged With: binh duong, vietnam

Kuala Lumpur–Singapore High-Speed Rail

July 17, 2023 By James Clark Leave a Comment

The Kuala Lumpur–Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) was a planned railway from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Singapore via a high-speed rail line. This would be a new line on a different route to the current KL-Singapore railway. The high-speed railway would travel at a speed of 320km/h over 350 kilometres, with a travel time of 90 […]

Filed Under: Railways Tagged With: bandar malaysia, kuala lumpur, malaysia, railways, singapore

Ninoy Aquino International Airport Rehabilitation

July 17, 2023 By James Clark Leave a Comment

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport rehabilitation project (NAIA Rehab) is a proposal to upgrade the current airport of Manila (MNL). There have been various proposals over the years to renovate the airport, which is often listed among the worst and most stressful airports in the world. Debate on the future of NAIA came to a […]

Filed Under: Aviation Tagged With: airports, manila, philippines

Ben Thanh Station: A 3-line metro interchange in the centre of Ho Chi Minh City

July 11, 2023 By James Clark 1 Comment

Ben Thanh Station is the central station of the Ho Chi Minh City Metro. The station will be an interchange for three lines, and it will include a remodeled pedestrian area and an underground shopping plaza. The underground station is in front of the historic Ben Thanh Market, under what was Quach Thi Trang Square. […]

Filed Under: Urban Rail Transit Tagged With: ho chi minh city, ho chi minh city metro, metro, vietnam

One Bangkok: New urban development in Lumphini

July 11, 2023 By James Clark 1 Comment

One Bangkok

One Bangkok is a new urban development in central Bangkok. This mixed-use development includes offices, retail space, luxury hotels, residences, and cultural and social spaces. The site will include a 430-metre, 90-storey signature tower. The 16.70-hectare site was previously the location of the Suan Lum Night Bazaar, providing a rare opportunity to create such a […]

Filed Under: New Urban Areas Tagged With: bangkok, thailand

Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Railway

July 10, 2023 By James Clark Leave a Comment

The Bien Hoa-Vung Tau railway is a proposed new railway from Trang Bom station to Cai Mep-Thi Vai port terminal. The line connects the North-South railway of Vietnam to a seaport in Vung Tau, passing through industrial areas of Dong Nai province east of Ho Chi Minh City. The standard-gauge railway will have a total […]

Filed Under: Railways Tagged With: bien hoa, dong nai, vietnam, vung tau

Makkasan Train Factory: proposed redevelopment of SRT land in Bangkok

July 2, 2023 By James Clark Leave a Comment

Makkasan Train Factory and railway yards is a 22.4-hectare plot of land in Ratchathewi district, central Bangkok. The land is next to the Makkasan Airport Rail Link and Makkasan Station. The land is owned by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), and there are plans to develop the land into a new urban area. There […]

Filed Under: New Urban Areas Tagged With: bangkok, makkasan, thailand

Nobu Hotel Danang

June 22, 2023 By James Clark Leave a Comment

Nobu Hotel Danang is set to become the first Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences in Vietnam. The hotel site is on the corner of Vo Nguyen Giap and Vo Van Kiet, opposite My Khe Beach. The hotel will be in a 43-story tower, and the official website says it will be the tallest building in […]

Filed Under: Building Projects Tagged With: da nang, vietnam

Sun Cosmo Residence Da Nang

June 22, 2023 By James Clark 2 Comments

Sun Cosmo Residence Da Nang is a combination of high-rise apartment tower and commercial townhouses developed by Sun Group next to the Trần Thị Lý Bridge. Apartment Sun Cosmo Residence 2 towers: 27 and 33 floors Basement: 3 floors 650 luxury apartments, Studio, 1-2-3 Bedroom, Duplex 38 base block shop apartments Commercial Townhouse 101 unites, […]

Filed Under: Building Projects Tagged With: da nang, vietnam

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