ICTSI to spend PHP15 billion to expand Manila Terminal capacity
The International Container Terminal Services Incorporated (ICTSI) will spend around PHP15 billion...
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Month: May 2023
Works on Cat Bi Airport terminal to start in 2023
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) will commence construction on the T2 terminal of the Cat...
Read MorePLN to spend USD700 million to increase solar capacity, replace diesel
Indonesia-based Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), a state-owned utility, is planning to install around 200 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in a move to replace existing diesel power generators. The project is estimated to...
Read MoreRide-hailing service launched at KTMB rail stations in Malaysia
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB), a rail operator, has partnered with Kumpool to provide ride-hailing services at rail stations in Malaysia in a move to encourage commuters to use public transport. The service will be available...
Read MoreFirst Gen unit secures 165 MW hydroelectric plant in the Philippines
Fresh River Lakes Corporation (FRLC), a unit of First Gen Corporation, has secured the notice of award for the 165 MW Casecnan Hydroelectric Power Plant (CHEPP) in the Philippines. The company offered the highest bid, at USD526...
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JICA inks PHP7 billion loan deal for MRT-3 rehabilitation
The Government of the Philippines and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed a...
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QR code ticketing launched on the LRT1 in Manila
The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has partnered with Maya Bank Incorporated to launch a QR...
Read MoreVietnam Electricity Group to import energy from China and Laos
Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) has announced plans to increase energy imports from China and Laos to meet supply shortages and increasing demands over the summer. EVN has explored all available energy sources including diesel...
Read MoreWork commences on PHP873 billion NSCR line
The Philippine National Railways (PNR) has commenced works on the 147.26-km-long North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project linking Clark City, Metro Manila and Calamba City. Also known as the Clark-Calamba railway, the project...
Read MoreTrans-Borneo Railway planned for Malaysia
The Government of Sarawak is planning to build a Trans-Borneo Railway across the island of Borneo in Malaysia. A proposal for the rail project has been submitted to the Ministry of Transport (MoT) which will conduct a study...
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Bali LRT approved, works on Batam LRT to start in 2024
The Ministry of Transportation (MOT) and the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas)...
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Design changes raises Manila MRT-4 cost
The total cost of developing Metro Rail Transit Line 4 (MRT-4) in Manila has increased from P59.3...
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Infra projects in Mindanao allocated PHP1.2 trillion
The Government of the Philippines has allocated around PHP1.2 trillion for infrastructure projects...
Read MoreJoint testing commences on the Jakarta-Bandung HSR
The joint commissioning and testing have commenced on the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail (HSR) in Indonesia. The testing will cover key systems including electricity supply, overhead catenary system, signalling, and the...
Read MoreCebu North Bus Terminal to be equipped with AFC system
The Provincial Government of Cebu has announced plans to deploy an automatic fare collection (AFC) system on the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT), similar to the one deployed on the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT). The CSBT system...
Read MoreTelecom towers to be equipped with AI and drones in the Philippines
PhilTower Consortium Incorporated (PhilTower) has partnered with SiteSee to equip around 1,350 telecommunication towers in the Philippines with artificial intelligence (AI). In a move to digitise the infrastructure, the partners...
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Thailand’s Pink Line delayed for the third time
The opening of the Pink Line monorail in Bangkok has been delayed for the third time as Mass Rapid...
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CRBC selected to build a USD1.4 billion expressway in Cambodia
The Government of Cambodia has awarded a public private partnership (PPP) contract to China Road...
Read MoreDOTr to upgrade airports in the Philippines
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has earmarked around PHP62 million to upgrade the existing Baguio and Bicol airports in the Philippines. The agency is inviting bids for contractors to carry out works at the Loakan...
Read MoreGojek pilots electric motorcycle-based ride hailing service in Vietnam
Gojek has partnered with Dat Bike to pilot the use of electric motorcycle-based ride hailing services in Vietnam. Starting May 18, 2023, Gojek will use the Dat Bike Weaver++ motorbikes to deliver transportation, logistics and...
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