TCS, Now Telecom to develop Philippines’ sovereign data cloud
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Now...
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Month: August 2025
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy releases ASEAN 5G–AI strategic roadmap
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) has released a research report outlining a...
Read MoreBEML wins first overseas metro contract in Malaysia
India-based BEML Limited has secured its first international metro rail contract, awarded by MRT Corporation (MRT Corp) in Malaysia. The contract involves the supply of 108 standard gauge metro cars for the MRT3 Circle Line...
Read MoreSouth Korea and Vietnam sign MoUs for RE and nuclear power cooperation
South Korea and Vietnam have signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to expand collaboration in renewable energy and nuclear power. The agreements cover joint projects in solar, wind, and energy storage systems. Additionally,...
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Future Ready: Recent milestones, advancements and expansion plans at Changi Airport
Changi Airport, one of the world’s leading air hubs, was constructed following major developments...
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HI Mobility set to benefit from Malaysia’s public transport expansion
HI Mobility, operator of the Causeway Link brand, is positioning itself to capitalise on...
Read MoreJA Solar and AP Power partner to expand solar energy in the Philippines
JA Solar and Advance Prime Power Corporation (AP Power) have signed a two-year strategic cooperation agreement in Beijing to develop renewable energy projects in Southeast Asia, with a focus on expanding solar generation in the...
Read MoreIndonesia targets 100 GW solar capacity, with focus on rural electrification
Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has announced plans to develop 100 GW of solar power plants, aiming to bring clean electricity to rural and remote areas. The program will allocate 20 GW for centralized...
Read MoreKalayaan 2 Wind Project targets July 2026 operations in the Philippines
The Kalayaan 2 Wind Power Project, fast-tracked under the government’s green lane permitting system, is on track to begin commercial operations by July 2026, according to the Board of Investments (BoI). The agency also...
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Vingroup plans USD14.3 billion port and logistics centre in Hai Phong
Vingroup has announced plans to invest VND373.84 trillion (USD14.3 billion) in developing the Nam...
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BENLC secures grid approval for 2 GW offshore wind project in the Philippines
Buhawind Energy Northern Luzon Corporation (BENLC) has received approval from the National Grid...
Read MorePertamina, PLN to develop 530 MW geothermal projects in Indonesia
Indonesia’s state-owned firms PT Pertamina and PT PLN have signed an agreement to co-develop 19 geothermal energy projects with a combined capacity of 530 MW, supporting national goals of energy security and decarbonisation. The...
Read MoreKTB and MRTA launch Mangmoom EMV card for integrated fare in Thailand
Thailand’s Krungthai Bank (KTB) and the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) have jointly launched the Mangmoom EMV Card, a contactless chip-based card that enables fare payments across all MRT lines, including the...
Read MoreVietnam revises national energy strategy to support green and secure growth
The Government of Vietnam has approved the revision of its National Energy Master Plan for 2021–2030 with a vision to 2050. The decision, signed by Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son on August 4 under Decision No. 1654/QD-TTg,...
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Big Bets on the Sun: Malaysia’s renewable energy vision
Solar leads the charge as policies, investments, and regional trading platforms fuel 16 percent...
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Europe’s Role in Renewable Energy Investments in Southeast Asia
This is an extract from a recent paper “The European Role in Renewable Energy in Southeast Asia in...
Read MoreHo Chi Minh City adds 27 new electric bus routes, expands fleet with 443 e-buses
The Government of Ho Chi Minh City has launched 27 new electric bus routes and added 443 electric buses to its fleet, bringing the total number of e-buses in operation to 613. With this expansion, over 26 percent of the city’s...
Read MorePhilippines’ DoTr to allocate funding for RoW acquisition of Mindanao Railway Project
The Philippine Department of Transportation (DoTr) is expected to allocate funding for the right-of-way (RoW) acquisition of the Mindanao Railway Project (MRP) in 2025 or 2026. According to the Department of Economy, Planning,...
Read MoreBMA allocates funds for infrastructure and transport upgrades in 2026 budget
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has outlined a series of capital projects in its 2026 budget to enhance healthcare, mobility, and urban infrastructure across the city. Key transport-related investments include the...
Read MoreGeo Alam, Sinoma and CBMI to develop integrated waste management facilities in Malaysia
Malaysia-based Geo Alam Environmental Sdn Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China-based Sinoma International Environment Engineering Company Limited (SIEE) and CBMI Construction Co Ltd to jointly develop...
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