Plans unveiled for a USD18 billion expansion of the Hanoi metro network
The city government of Hanoi has proposed five new metro lines spanning 176 km by 2045. These...
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Month: August 2024
New train route connecting Bangkok and Penang to be introduced
The Governments of Thailand and Malaysia have been expanding their rail cooperation with the introduction of a new train route connecting Bangkok’s Bang Sue Grand Terminal to Penang, Malaysia. The plan aims to enhance travel,...
Read MoreConsortium formed to develop Biliran II geothermal site in the Philippines
A new consortium comprising AG&P Industrial, Cresphil Incorporation, Energy Stream Power Corporation, and Royal Eijkelkamp—has taken over the development of the Biliran II geothermal site in Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The...
Read MoreREC deal signed to enhance renewable energy in Indonesia
PT PLN (Persero) has been selling 275,000 Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to PT Agincourt Resources, equivalent to 275 MWh of renewable energy (RE) in Indonesia. This deal aligns with PLN’s commitment to supporting...
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Keppel signs USD1 billion deal with ADB for energy transition projects across APAC
Keppel has signed a USD1.048 billion memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Asian Development...
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Siemens-led consortium secures USD305 million power contract for the CRL in Singapore
Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a USD305 million contract to a...
Read MoreMoC signed to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector in Indonesia and Japan
The Governments of Indonesia and Japan have signed a memorandum of coordination (MoC) to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector. The agreement was signed by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) of...
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Xenith Infrastructure Group names new CEO
Noah Drake has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Xenith Infrastructure...
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Governments of Vietnam and China sign 14 agreements for infrastructure growth
The Governments of Vietnam and China have signed 14 agreements for cross-border railways, trade,...
Read MoreMoU signed to formalise collaboration on the ECRL land bridge in Malaysia
Kuantan Port Consortium, Northport, and Malaysia Rail Link (MRL) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to formalise their collaboration on the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) land bridge, connecting Kuantan Port to Port...
Read MoreADNOC, PETRONAS and Storegga to explore CCS capabilities in Malaysia
ADNOC, PETRONAS and Storegga have signed a joint study and development agreement (JSDA) to explore carbon capture and storage (CCS) capabilities in the Penyu basin, offshore Peninsular Malaysia. The partnership aims to achieve a...
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AIIB to provide USD5 billion in financing for transport infra projects in Vietnam
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced a pledge of USD5 billion in...
Read MoreThailand to get a 100-km-long rail bridge
The Government of Thailand has announced plans to build a 100-km-long rail bridge that bypasses the Malacca Strait and connects the Pacific to the Indian Ocean. Upon completion, this bridge will be one of the longest in the...
Read MoreFDC Utilities to expand power generation capacity to 1,350 MW in the Philippines
FDC Utilities Incorporation (FDCUI), a subsidiary of Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC), has announced plans to expand its power generation capacity from 411 MW to 1,350 MW by 2033. This expansion will increase the share of...
Read MoreShanghai Electric upgrades equipment at the Ninh Binh power plant in Vietnam
Shanghai Electric has completed an equipment upgrade at the Ninh Binh power plant in Vietnam, which is expected to extend the facility’s operational life by 30 years. This power plant had been operational for 45 years...
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Public transport infrastructure to be transformed in Singapore
The Government of Singapore has announced plans to transform its public transport infrastructure,...
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Sumitomo to power its future smart city in Vietnam
Japan-based Sumitomo Corporation has announced plans to supply power for a smart city it is...
Read MoreState Railway of Thailand completes track doubling of the 421-km-long southern line
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has completed the track doubling of the 421 km southern main line, stretching from Nakhon Pathom, west of Bangkok, through Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, and ending at Chumphon....
Read MoreMY E.G. Services and partners to enhance digital infrastructure in Malaysia
MY E.G. Services Bhd (MYEG) has partnered with MIMOS Bhd, the Worldcoin Foundation, and Tools For Humanity (TFH) to enhance digital infrastructure in Malaysia. This partnership aims to integrate Worldcoin’s advanced...
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Philippines’ BOI commences works on the world’s largest solar project
The Philippines’ Board of Investments (BOI) has commenced the Terra Solar project, which is...
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