Philippine Government Okays 23 New Infrastructure Projects

Philippine Government Okays 23 New Infrastructure Projects

The Philippines’ National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board has approved an additional 23 projects in the list of infrastructure flagship projects (IFPs) that will be prioritized, bringing the total cost to USD 163 Billion. In February 2024, NEDA...
Singapore to Upgrade Broadband Network

Singapore to Upgrade Broadband Network

Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has committed up to S$100 million to upgrade the Nationwide Broadband Network (NBN), ensuring it remains future-ready to meet the evolving digital landscape. Anticipating the rapid advancement of digital...
EV Infrastructure in Malaysia Advancing Through Blockchain

EV Infrastructure in Malaysia Advancing Through Blockchain

Malaysian car connectivity solutions provider ACO Tech, in collaboration with blockchain solutions provider Geno and the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics & IoT Institute (MARii), has signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) to explore blockchain solutions for...
FedEx Expands Dangerous Goods Logistics Solutions in Thailand

FedEx Expands Dangerous Goods Logistics Solutions in Thailand

FedEx has broadened its one-stop-shop (OSS) logistics services catering to dangerous goods in Chiang Mai and Lamphun, Thailand, a move poised to benefit local enterprises in these regions. This expansion facilitates the export and import of dangerous goods, spanning...
L&T Construction Wins Jakarta MRT Phase 2A Contract

L&T Construction Wins Jakarta MRT Phase 2A Contract

The Railways Strategic Business Group of L&T Construction has recently won a contract to build the Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Project (Phase 2A) for MRT Jakarta. This contract marks L&T’s first EPC Railway Systems Order in the ASEAN region and...
Thailand Launches New Free Zone in Chao Praya River

Thailand Launches New Free Zone in Chao Praya River

In January 2024 the Bangkok Port Authority unveiled a new Free Zone in the Chao Praya River area, dedicating 24,000 square meters of warehousing and container yards to enhance services in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. Mr.The Director General of the Port Authority...
Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Invests USD 750 Million for Renovation

Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Invests USD 750 Million for Renovation

Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands (MBS), the integrated resort fronting Marina Bay, is undergoing its second phase of renovation to become a top tourist destination. MBS was initially opened in 2010 and is owned by American casino and resort company Las Vegas Sands Corp....
Plans in Progress to Upgrade and Expand Sarawak Airports

Plans in Progress to Upgrade and Expand Sarawak Airports

The Sarawak Transport Ministry (MOTS) has initiated efforts to enhance aviation infrastructure in the region by submitting upgrade proposals for Kuching International Airport (KIA) and Miri Airport to the Federal Transport Ministry. These proposals aim to meet the...
South Korea to Open Logistics Center in Vietnam, Boosting SMEs

South Korea to Open Logistics Center in Vietnam, Boosting SMEs

The South Korean government recently announced the establishment of a corporate entity in Vietnam, named K-UPA, with the aim of establishing a logistics center in the Southeast Asian nation to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The launch of K-UPA is...
KDDI to Support the Philippines’ First Subway System

KDDI to Support the Philippines’ First Subway System

KDDI Philippines, a subsidiary of Japan’s KDDI, confirmed that it will deploy telecoms infrastructure for the country’s first subway transport network. The telco company signed a contract with a French transport systems provider, Thales, to support its...