Indonesia and Germany are joining forces to develop eco-friendly transportation systems, including bus rapid transit (BRT) in Semarang and Surabaya, as well as the modernization of the railway system in Surabaya. The German government, via the KfW Development Bank, is...
In mid-October 2023, the Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) announced the launch of a digital bunkering initiative, to be implemented on 1 November 2023, replacing the use of physical documents for fuel oil deliveries. Under the initiative, fuel suppliers,...
Malaysia is undergoing a digital transformation with groundbreaking 5G technology, exemplified by Petronas as the first to adopt a private 5G network. Additionally, a strategic alliance involving Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), TM, and ZTE Corporation has introduced...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Thailand’s Ministry of Interior have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to help strengthen the Southeast Asian country’s public infrastructure while improving access to quality water and expanding...
Physical connectivity has always been a big problem in the cities of Metro Manila. Being a car-centric society, Metro Manila has one of the busiest streets in the world. According to Statista, the average daily traffic volume in the metro in 2022 was around 3.5...
Vietnam is planning to modernize its seaport system. There are 286 terminals with over 96km of quays in total nationwide at present, capable of handling over 706 million tons of cargo. Among them, the seaport complexes in northern Hai Phong city and Ho Chi Minh City...
PT Indonesia Infrastructure Finance (IIF) and Export Development Canada (EDC) have formalized a collaboration to expedite infrastructure financing in Indonesia. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on September 2023 at the IIF’s offices in...
Airports of Thailand (AOT) is preparing to soft-launch the Satellite 1 (SAT-1) terminal at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, following a successful trial run. During the trial, the airport simulated a full-scale operation with 180 mock passengers and their luggage...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 303 million loan to reduce flood and climate risks and protect people and livelihoods in three major river basins in the Philippines, one of the most vulnerable countries impacted by climate change and natural...
Petrovietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV GAS) has completed a series of technical tests and is now prepared to begin commercial operation of the Thi Vai liquefied natural gas (LNG) warehouse and terminal complex, making it the first mega LNG infrastructure in...
A collaborative venture is set to launch a hyperscale green data center testbed and training program in Sarawak, East Malaysia region. This collaboration involves Solarvest Holdings Bhd through its subsidiary, Solarvest Borneo Sdn Bhd, and partners which include the...
KKR, a global investment firm, is set to acquire a 20% stake in Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel)’s regional data center business for SGD 1.1 billion (USD 0.8 billion), placing the overall value of SingTel’s regional data center business at USD 5.5...
