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,...
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...
