Passenger operations expected to commence on LRT Cavite Extension Phase 1 in November 2024
The passenger operations on Phase 1 of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension are expected to be completed in...
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Month: November 2024
Voltron partners with Indosat to expand EV Charging in Indonesia
Voltron Indonesia has signed an agreement with Indosat Business to enhance its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Indonesia. This collaboration aims to increase charging station accessibility, especially in regions...
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OCBC and Singapore LTA collaborate on blockchain payments for financing of construction projects
OCBC Bank and Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) have been piloting a blockchain-based...
Read MoreWorld Bank backs Philippine digital infrastructure project with USD287 million loan
The World Bank has approved a USD287.24 million loan for the Philippine Digital Infrastructure Project (PIDP), aimed at improving internet access for over 20 million Filipinos. The project will provide high-speed connectivity to...
Read MoreChangi Airport initiates SGD3 billion upgrade plan
The Changi Airport Group (CAG) has announced a six-year, SGD3 billion investment to enhance Changi Airport’s Terminals 1 to 4, focusing on baggage handling, immigration, check-in, and Skytrain systems in Singapore. The upgrades...
Read MoreEnvision Energy to begin USD420 million wind power project in Vietnam
Envision Energy Singapore, a subsidiary of China-based Envision Energy, has announced plans to launch construction of the 300 MW Envision Nam Po wind farm in Dien Bien, Vietnam, by June 2025. The project will span across...
Read MoreEMA and PetroChina partner to expand Singapore’s LNG expertise
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) and PetroChina have signed an memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost Singapore’s expertise in LNG supply and management. This collaboration aims to enhance Singapore’s energy security...
Read MoreMasdar, Sarawak Energy, and Gentari plan floating solar study in Malaysia
UAE-based Masdar, Sarawak Energy and Gentari, have signed a joint agreement to study the feasibility of a large floating solar power plant on Malaysia’s Murum hydroelectric reservoir. This project aims to boost Sarawak’s...
Read MoreSTMicroelectronics and Engie sign 21-year PPA for solar power in Malaysia
STMicroelectronics and Engie have entered a 21-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to support STMicroelectronics’ carbon neutrality goals in Malaysia. The agreement will deliver 50 GWh of energy annually from a new solar...
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KTMB to launch cashless ticketing system in 2025
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) has announced plans to introduce a cashless ticketing system...
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Philippines’ DOE approves expanded capacity for Alternergy’s Tanay Wind Project
The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) has approved an increase in the registered...
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CH. Karnchang signs contract for Bangkok MRT Blue Line upgrade
Thailand-based CH. Karnchang Public Company Limited (CK) has signed a contract for...
Read MoreVietnam’s MoT proposes USD7.3 billion rail link to boost China trade connectivity
Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport (MoT) has introduced a USD7.3 billion railway plan to link Lao Cai and Quang Ninh, provinces bordering China. The rail line will span 448 km and will use a 1,435 mm gauge and pass through...
Read MoreGovernment of Malaysia allocates funds for transport sector in Budget 2025
The Federal Government of Malaysia/ Kerajaan Persekutuan Malaysia has allocated funds for various transport sector initiatives in its budget for 2025. The government has allocated over MYR270 million for implementing a stage bus...
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The Government of Thailand greenlights USD3.2 billion expressway project to ease Bangkok congestion
The Government of Thailand has approved a USD3.2 billion expressway project aimed at alleviating...
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Singapore launches first district-level smart grid in Punggol Digital District
JTC Corporation has selected Univers and PacificLight Power as Thailand’s first district-level...
Read MoreVingroup and NMDC partner for Vietnam’s offshore wind development
Vingroup and the UAE-based NMDC Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on offshore wind power projects in Vietnam. The MoU also includes plans for land reclamation and coastal sustainability...
Read MoreThe Governments of Japan and Vietnam approve multiple carbon credit projects
The Governments of Japan and Vietnam have approved nine new carbon credit projects under their Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM), strengthening their partnership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These projects, registered...
Read MorePertamina Appoints New Leadership Team
Simon Aloysius Mantiri has been appointed as the new CEO and Mochamad Iriawan as the new President Commissioner of Indonesia’s state-owned energy company, Pertamina. The shift follows Simon’s role as the National...
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The development of six new regional airports in Thailand accelerated
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) of Thailand has expedited the construction of six new airports in...
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