Regardless of who tops the 1999 growth charts, however, it may be more worthwhile to ask whether Thailand is well placed to handle the ensuing decade, as South-East Asia enters a new phase of economic development.

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The provisional arrangement between the two organizations proved effective in the development phase of the new tsunami warning systems.

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The cinema and a new restaurant, which are part of phase two of the development, are due to open to the public on Friday.

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This work would take place in the second phase of the development with the first phase, which has already started, seeing a new conference and events suite built by the middle of next year.

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Phase one opened in April 2007 as part of the development of new housing in the Oatlands area and was officially re-named as New Rutherglen Road.

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Among the early potential renters looking at apartments at Mercedes House are renters who already live in the first phase of the development, looking to move into the brand-new building instead.

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The first phase of development will include demolition of existing buildings, essential infrastructure work, new buildings and refurbishment of facilities.

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The first phase of the development will involve building the infrastructure, an office building in the square and 40 new houses along the Avenue.

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