Mapping Mobility: LRT expansion across the ASEAN region
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) nations which comprises of Brunei, Cambodia,...
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Month: May 2025
Philippines’ MRT-3 launches QRPH cashless ticketing with GCash
The Philippines Department of Transportation (DOTr) has rolled out QRPH-enabled cashless payment...
Read MoreVietnam’s National Power Development Plan (PDP8) updated
The Government of Vietnam has revised its National Power Development Plan (PDP8) through Decision 768 to address delays in offshore wind and coal projects, meanwhile, accelerating the development of LNG and nuclear power. As...
Read MoreSembcorp secures SDG650 million energy deal with Aster Chemicals
Sembcorp Industries has secured contracts exceeding SDG650 million to supply gas, power, and utility services to Aster Chemicals and Energy in Singapore. The services will support Aster’s integrated refining and chemical...
Read MoreBuhaWind Energy Philippines secures EPNS certification
BuhaWind Energy Philippines has received the Certificate of Energy of National Significance (CEPNS) for its three planned floating offshore wind farms, totaling 4GW in capacity. The projects—Northern Luzon (2 GW), Northern...
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ADB plans USD4 billion financing for Philippine infrastructure in 2025
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is preparing to extend around USD4 billion in financing to the...
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VinFast unveils EB 6 e-bus for city and interstate use in Vietnam
VinFast has introduced a new compact electric bus called the EB 6 in Vietnam, targeting both urban...
Read MoreLaem Chabang Port upgrade approved under PPP Model
Thailand’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Committee has approved a THB12.8 billion investment to upgrade Terminals B1 and B2 at Laem Chabang Port in Chon Buri. The project, to be executed under a PPP net cost model, will...
Read MoreFirst mobile hydrogen refuelling station launched in Putrajaya
The Government of Malaysia has launched its first Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station (MHRS) in Putrajaya as part of a RM15 million pilot project to boost hydrogen mobility and support the country’s zero-carbon goals by 2050....
Read MoreSingapore GasCo names new CEO
Alan Heng has been appointed the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Singapore GasCo, the newly established government-owned entity responsible for managing the procurement and supply of natural gas for the power sector. Heng,...
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Construction contracts worth USD4.75 billion awarded for Changi Airport T5
Changi Airport has awarded two major construction contracts for its Terminal 5 (T5) development,...
Read MoreDirect KL-Bangkok Cargo Rail Service planned to boost ASEAN trade
The Governments of Malaysia and Thailand have announced plans to enhance trade ties with a direct Kuala Lumpur-Bangkok cargo rail service, planned to begin in 2025, in a move aimed at improving ASEAN economic integration. The...
Read MoreConstruction works commenced for the Laos Nam Neun 1 hydropower plant
The Government of Laos has launched construction on the 124 MW Nam Neun 1 hydropower plant, a crucial USD360 million energy project aimed at supplying electricity to Vietnam by 2028. The project, which is expected to bolster...
Read MoreThailand BMA settles THB37 billion Green Line debt
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) of Thailand has cleared a portion of its Green Line debt, settling THB37 billion. This includes THB23 billion for the installation of electrical and mechanical systems for Phase 2 of...
Read MoreUOB Thailand wins 10 Prestigious Bond awards in sustainability
UOB Thailand has been honoured with 10 prestigious awards for its achievements in sustainability, reflecting the bank’s commitment to promoting green finance and sustainable practices in the region. The awards recognise...
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The rehabilitation costs for LRT-1 increases to PHP1.48 billion
The rehabilitation of the LRT-1 in Metro Manila has seen its cost increase significantly, with the...
Read MoreConstruction works to commence for the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong Railway by December 2025
The Government of Vietnam has expedited preparations for the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong standard gauge railway, with construction scheduled to begin in December 2025. The directive was issued via Official Dispatch No. 54/CD-TTg...
Read MorePlans announced for Phase 2 of the Funan Techo Canal Project
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has commenced the preparation for the second phase of the Funan Techo Canal. This USD1.7 billion project, a collaboration between the Government of Cambodia, local conglomerate...
Read MoreThailand’s AOT unveils key airport-adjacent development initiative
Thailand’s Airports of Thailand (AOT) has launched a large-scale property development strategy around six key airports to attract private investment and boost the national economy. The plan opens 46 land plots totalling 2,512...
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Feasibility study commences for Phnom Penh–Poipet Railway upgrade
Cambodia’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has launched a major feasibility...
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