Changing Trends: SEA’s energy sector strategies evolve for good
The Southeast Asian (SEA) region accounts for nearly 5 per cent of global energy demand and this share has been increasing owing to growing industrialisation and urbanisation.
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Month: January 2020
Insatiable Demand: Growing imbalance between region’s indigenous output and needs
The Southeast Asian region is one of the fastest growing oil and gas markets in the world. According to estimates by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the region’s energy demand has grown by 60 per cent in the past 15 years.
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Key Statistics
Electricity Tariff Trends in Singapore
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Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister, Singapore
“The global economic slowdown has already affected us.”
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Moving Ahead: ASEAN nations pursuing their infrastructure development plans
One of the fast growing regions in the world, Southeast Asia has just begun to realise its potential.
Read MoreIndonesia launches B30 biodiesel
The Indonesian government has launched the B30 biodiesel mandate with effect from January 2020 in a bid to slash its fuel import bill and boost domestic palm oil consumption. B30 biodiesel contains 30 per cent palm-based fuel,...
Read MoreLao hydropower plant connected to Cambodia’s grid
The Dan Sahong hydropower plant in Laos was connected to Cambodia’s national grid on January 7, 2020. The power link runs between interim transmitters in Laos and transmitters in Stung Treng in Cambodia. Once operational, 195 MW...
Read MoreJHCL to power 150MW solar power plants in Cambodia
Jinkosolar Holding Company Limited (JHCL) will deliver photovoltaic (PV) panels for three solar power plants in Cambodia with a combined capacity of 150 MW. The Cheetah solar panels will be installed at two PV power stations in...
Read MoreCSCEC completes 12-km long viaduct for Temburong Bridge
The China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) has completed the 12 km long viaduct for the $1.7 billion Temburong bridge in Brunei. The bridge provides a land link between Bandar Seri Begawan and Temburong.CSCEC...
Read MoreDecember 2019-January 2020
It has been well accepted by Southeast Asian countries that infrastructure development is crucial to cater to the burgeoning population and rapid urbanisation. Funding continues to be sub-optimal and lags behind the demand for...
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Ease of Doing Business Rankings and Quality of Infrastructure
Key Performance Rankings
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ST Telemedia Global Data Centres named Singapore Data Center Service Provider of the Year by Frost & Sullivan
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) was presented with the Singapore Data Center Service...
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Viettel Telecom recognised as Vietnam’s Mobile Data Service Provider in 2019
The Viettel Telecom Corporation was named Vietnam’s Mobile Data Service Provider of the Year at...
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Banpu recognised at Thailand Corporate Excellence Awards 2019
Banpu Public Company Limited was awarded the Thailand Corporate Excellence Award 2019 in the...
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Yupa Leewongcharoen
Thailand-based telecommunications operator True Group has appointed Yupa Leewongcharoen as its chief financial officer (CFO).
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Veranita Sinaga
In November 2019, the AirAsia Group named Veranita Sinaga as chief executive officer (CEO) of AirAsia Indonesia.
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Azrul Osman Rani
Petronas Dagangan Berhad (PetDag) has appointed Azrul Osman Rani as its new managing director (MD) and CEO with effect from January 1, 2020.
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Finance Round-up: Traditional funding sources being supplemented by new mechanisms
Southeast Asia is undergoing an infrastructure boom to meet the needs of the burgeoning urban population.
Read MoreVan Don International Airport named the World’s Leading New Airport 2019
The Van Don International Airport in northeast Vietnam was named the World’s Leading New Airport 2019 at the 26th Annual World Travel Awards (WTA). This is the second year that the WTA has presented an award in the Leading...
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Dr Pham Thai Lai
Germany-based Siemens recently appointed Dr Pham Thai Lai as the new head of its Singapore division, seven years after his being CEO of Siemens Vietnam.
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