Quy Nhơn is the capital city of Bình Dịnh Province in central Vietnam. This coastal city is about halfway between Da Nang and Nha Trang. While it’s not as internationally famous as those two cities, it’s been gaining popularity both domestically and internationally. Quy Nhon has a population of around 300,000 people, compared to about […]
The East–West Economic Corridor Railway from Myanmar to Vietnam
The East-West Economic Corridor is an economic development program spanning across mainland Southeast Asia, covering Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam, with Cambodia also included. The corridor was envisaged as a land bridge connecting the Indian and Pacific Oceans, saving the sea route via the Malacca Strait. The road route connects the port cities of Mawlamyine […]
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Living In Asia launched in 2018 to provide news updates on construction and infrastructure projects in Asia. I started this site by compiling lists of current and proposed construction projects in cities in Southeast Asia. [Future Kuala Lumpur…maybe.] My research led to more in-depth articles about transport and infrastructure that is not being written about […]
Sunshine Tower – Proposed 370-metre twin tower in Ho Chi Minh City
Sunshine Tower is a proposed twin-tower development in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City. The tower is named after the developer, Sunshine Group. The property is located on one of the “golden land” sites, one of the parcels of land so named by the city as being in a desirable location that can be […]
Future Vientiane
Vientiane is the capital of the landlocked nation of Laos. It’s the second smallest capital of ASEAN, with a metropolitan population of over 800,000. It’s often described as a sleepy capital, especially when compared to the neighbouring capitals of Bangkok and Hanoi. Things are changing though in this city by the Mekong River. Vientiane has […]
Trans-Sulawesi Railway – Makassar to Manado by train
The Trans-Sulawesi Railway is a proposed railway that would connect the two biggest cities in Sulawesi, from Makassar in the south to Manado in the North. The first stage is currently under construction, from Makassar to Parepare. There are plans for other lines in the future that will cover all four peninsulas of the island. […]
Bandar Malaysia – New Central Business District and transport hub in Kuala Lumpur
Bandar Malaysia is an urban redevelopment project on the Sungai Besi Airport site in Kuala Lumpur. The 486-acre site will include commercial and residential buildings as well as being a major transport hub. Bandar Malaysia will be the terminal station for the Singapore-KL HSR, and will have connections with Mass Rapid Transit and commuter railways, […]
Bukit Bintang City Centre
Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC) is a new urban development in central Kuala Lumpur. This mixed use project includes residential towers, hotels, retail and entertainment spaces, and a transit hub. There are gardens and other open spaces, and the site will include a signature landmark tower. The 19.4-acre property is at the site of the […]
Future Vung Tau: construction and transport projects in Vung Tau
Current and proposed construction and transport projects in Vung Tau, Vietnam. Vung Tau is a coastal city in southern Vietnam. It’s known for being a hub for the gas and oil industry of Vietnam, and for being “The Beach of Saigon”. Vung Tau is in Ba Ria–Vung Tau Province, which is one of the seven […]
South Beach Da Nang
South Beach Da Nang is a proposed multi-tower beachfront development on the road between Da Nang and Hoi An. The website at danangsouthbeach.com had some realestate filler without offering any details. This page will list details if or when they become available. South Beach Da Nang – Project Location [Map of South Beach Da Nang.] […]
