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....
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...
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 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...
The Incheon International Airport Corp. (IIAC), a state-run entity from South Korea, is ramping up efforts to bolster Hang Nadim International Airport in Batam, Indonesia, which stands as the country’s third most popular tourist destination. IIAC’s joint...
Malaysia’s Persatuan Penyedia Infrastruktur Telekomunikasi Malaysia (PPIT) and Indonesia’s Asosasi Pengembang Infrastruktur dan Menara Telekomunikasi (ASPIMTEL) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster cross-country collaboration and...
During the 11th meeting convened by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the Malacañang Palace in Manila, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board approved 3 high-impact infrastructure projects. Arsenio Balisacan, the Socioeconomic Planning...
Thailand is seeking USD 28 billion in investment to build what it calls a “land bridge” across the narrow southern part of the country. The Southeast Asian nation intends to offer an alternative, shorter path for cargo crossing the Pacific and Indian oceans without...
According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport (MoT), the international terminal at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport is set to undergo expansion in 2024, with plans to boost its capacity from 10 million to 15 million visitors annually. In response to concerns raised...
Singapore recently announced that it will commence a land reclamation project to create a “Long Island” on the eastern coast of the city-state. The threat of rising sea levels is growing for Singapore. With around 30% of its land less than five meters above mean sea...
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,...