The Malaysian state of Johor is at the southernmost end of the Malay Peninsula, where the Straits of Johor form the border between Malaysia and Singapore. Johor Bahru is the capital of the state, and it’s where the first and busiest border crossing to Singapore is. For years JB languished in the shadow of its […]
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Lost heritage buildings of old Saigon
An archive of buildings and streetscapes of old Saigon that have since been demolished. Saigon has been developing at a rapid pace with construction projects dotting the skyline, and more planned in the coming years. While modern buildings are welcome and overdue, some of these projects are being built at the cost of heritage buildings. […]
Future Bangkok: current and proposed construction projects
This list shows some of the most prominent construction projects in Bangkok. This post doesn’t include transport and infrastructure projects, such as the planned metro and regional railway expansion. I will create another article about the future Bangkok metro. Future Bangkok Map Projects that are mentioned here are pinned on this map. [Map of Future […]
Future Nha Trang: construction and transport projects in Vietnam’s resort city
A list of the major construction and transport projects that are planned or under construction in Nha Trang. Nha Trang a coastal city on the South Central Coast of Vietnam, about 450 km northeast of Saigon. It’s similar to Da Nang in that it’s a fully-fledged city next to a resort-quality beachfront. And like Da […]
Future Phnom Penh – Current and proposed construction projects
Phnom Penh is experiencing a construction boom that is transforming the city skyline. Canadia Tower was the first tower over 100 metres (118 metres) when it was completed in 2009. That was overtaken by the Vattanac Capital Tower (188 metres) in 2014. There are now five towers that have surpassed Vattanac Capital Tower, and more […]
Future Penang – Current and proposed construction projects in Penang
When speaking of Penang it can refer to Georgetown, the island of Penang, or the state of Penang, which includes the island and the strip of land on the peninsula. Most visitors to Penang visit the historic Georgetown on the northeast tip of Pulau Pinang, but there is more to Penang than Georgetown. Apart from […]
Endangered heritage buildings of old Saigon
Heritage buildings in Saigon have been knocked down at an alarming rate, so this page will be noting buildings that are in most in trouble. It is the hope that these buildings don’t end up on the list of lost heritage of old Saigon. This page is a work in progress that will be continually […]
Stalled/abandoned construction projects in Ho Chi Minh City
A list of the major stalled and abandoned construction projects in Ho Chi Minh City. While there has been a building boom that is transforming Saigon, there is also a large collection of stalled and abandoned construction projects. These projects range from stalling at the starting gate, to being almost finished and then abandoned for […]
Future Ho Chi Minh City: construction and transport projects in Saigon
A List of the major construction and transport projects that are planned or under construction in Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City is undergoing a construction boom, which is especially apparent when you walk around District 1. This post is a list of projects that have been proposed or are under construction. Buildings […]
Welcome to Living In Asia
Welcome to the rebooted livinginasia.co – a site dedicated to urban design, heritage, infrastructure, and transport in Asia. Living In Asia began in 2014 with the intention of covering location independent / digital nomad lifestyle tips in Asia. As the site developed I soon realised that most of what I was covering is already being […]
