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Mar 16, 2025

Bangkok construction update (2025 edition)

Another mall at Siam, the future “Shinjuku of Bangkok”, more classic hotels that have been lost, the South Sukhumvit Innovation District, and a mega project in Chinatown.

James Clark

KampotKampot

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Mar 02, 2025

Kampot and Kep (Cambodia) construction and tourism development

Trip report from my visit in December 2024, including the two-tower apartment project in Kampot Town, the Tiktokification of tourism landmarks, and land reclamation in Kep.

James Clark

CambodiaCambodia

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Feb 23, 2025

Sihanoukville report: abandoned towers and seaside redevelopment

An update on one of the biggest mixed-use developments under construction in Cambodia, prominent abandoned projects, and the redevelopment of Ochheuteal and Otres Beach.

James Clark

Phnom PenhPhnom Penh

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Feb 09, 2025

Phnom Penh construction report

Heritage buildings update, the temple-shaped National Bank building, the fake Paris on Diamond Island, bad urban planning on the Tonle Sap riverfront, a new urban area rises on a disappeared lake, the bird nest towers, and booming BKK1

James Clark

PoipetPoipet

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Jan 26, 2025

Poipet trip report: Construction and urban development in Cambodia's wild-west casino city

Poipet has plans to transform this border town associated with casinos and scam compounds into an enthralling civilized city to attract national and international tourists. I spent a night in Poipet to see what it was like.

James Clark

VietnamVietnam

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Jan 19, 2025

Ho Chi Minh City construction report

The HCMC Metro and Transport Oriented Development, the many boxy blue towers, Saigon is getting a Nobu, the Thu Thiem New Urban Area is showing signs of life, and bridges update

James Clark

VietnamVietnam

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Dec 18, 2024

Hue construction and transport report

Wandering with cows in abandoned new urban areas, a new megamall, how the high-speed rail will make Hue and Danang commuter cities, and the case of the proposed tramway

James Clark

VietnamVietnam

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Nov 21, 2024

Hoi An/Quang Nam province construction report (2024)

Visiting the new urban areas, abandoned resorts, ghost towns, and haunted castles of the Hoi An-Danang resort coast.

James Clark

Dong HoiDong Hoi

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Aug 05, 2024

Dong Hoi construction update – 2024 edition

Dong Hoi is the capital of Quang Binh Province in the North Central Coast region of Vietnam. The city aspires to be a major tourism destination, but many high-profile construction projects remain unfinished. This construction report is from my visit in August 2024.

James Clark

VietnamVietnam

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Dec 03, 2023

Hanoi construction update: 2023 edition

Starlake City, Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi, Tay Ho View, land use around the metro, Tien Bo Plaza, Hello Kitty World, heritage updates, North Hanoi Smart City

James Clark

VietnamVietnam

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Oct 10, 2022

Hanoi construction update – 2022 edition

Hanoi building and transport projects under construction in 2022. Quang An Peninsula redevelopment, Starlake (Tay Ho Tay New Town), VietinBank Business Center (on hold), Sunshine City, Ciputra, historic Post Equipment Factory demolition, and Hanoi Train Street update.

James Clark

KampotKampot

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