Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS Link success depends on last-mile connectivity
Malaysia’s Parliament has tabled the RTS Link Bill 2026 to provide the legal framework for the...
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Month: February 2026
Indonesia to use public funds to repay China debt for Jakarta–Bandung HSR
The Government of Indonesia has confirmed it will use public funds to repay debt owed to China for the Jakarta–Bandung high-speed railway (HSR) project, following weaker-than-expected financial performance. The move comes after...
Read MoreMalaysia MoT expedites opening of LRT3 Shah Alam Line
Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport (MoT) is intensifying efforts to expedite the opening of the Light Rail Transit Line 3 (LRT3), which will connect Shah Alam with surrounding areas in the Klang Valley. Transport Minister Loke...
Read MorePhilippines to privatise 1,000 MW Agus–Pulangi hydropower complex
The Government of the Philippines has received three proposals to rehabilitate and operate the 1,000 MW Agus–Pulangi Hydropower Complex (APHC) in Mindanao under a long-term public–private partnership (PPP) concession. According...
Read MoreSLB awarded offshore drilling contracts for Tangkulo deepwater gas development
Global energy technology company SLB has been awarded multiple offshore drilling services contracts by Mubadala Energy for the Tangkulo deepwater natural gas development in the Andaman Sea, offshore Indonesia. The contracts...
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Singapore raises solar target to 3 GWp by 2030 under Budget 2026
The Government of Singapore has increased its national solar deployment target to 3 GWp by 2030,...
Read MoreHCMC to build Nguyen Huu Tho corridor to Ben Luc–Long Thanh Expressway roadway
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have initiated an 8.6 km elevated roadway project aimed at improving connectivity in the city’s southern gateway in Vietnam. The project, estimated at approximately USD390 million, will upgrade...
Read MoreMEBI and Huawei launch Indonesia’s first liquid-cooled ultra-fast EV charging station
Mega Energi Biru Indonesia (MEBI) and Huawei Tech Investment have launched Indonesia’s first electric vehicle (EV) charging station equipped with liquid-cooling technology and a split-charging system. The facility, located in...
Read MoreADB and GRE sign USD350 million financing for solar-plus-BESS portfolio in Thailand
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Gulf Renewable Energy Company Limited (GRE) have signed a USD350 million loan agreement to develop three renewable energy projects in Thailand, comprising two solar-plus-battery energy...
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Philippines plans 25 GW RE under GEA programme by 2035
Department of Energy Philippines has announced plans to auction an additional 25 GW of renewable...
Read MoreMaxis appointed telecoms infrastructure partner for East Coast Rail Link
Malaysia Rail Link has appointed Maxis as the preferred infrastructure and telecommunications partner for the 665 km East Coast Rail Link (ECRL). Maxis will co-develop the telecoms infrastructure with U Mobile under a shared...
Read MorePhilippines’ LTFRB deploys hybrid passenger buses on Balanga–PITX route
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has welcomed the deployment of the country’s first hybrid passenger buses, following the introduction of 10 units by Genesis Transport Inc.. The hybrid buses will...
Read MoreThailand targets tender launch for THB990 billion Southern Economic Corridor land bridge project
Thailand’s Ministry of Transport has indicated that the THB990 billion land bridge project under the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) could be opened for bidding within four years, subject to approval of enabling legislation and...
Read MoreDanantara unveils USD13.1 billion investment plan for priority projects in Indonesia
Danantara Indonesia has announced plans to invest IDR202.4 trillion (approximately USD13.1 billion) in four priority projects in 2026. The investments will focus on waste-to-energy, chemicals, digital infrastructure, and...
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Singapore LTA to add buses under Bus Connectivity Enhancement Programme
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced further additions and adjustments to bus services...
Read MoreCambodia and Japan review preliminary railway development survey findings
Cambodia’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) have reviewed the preliminary report of a joint research study focused on improving and...
Read MoreLaos and UAE sign digital, AI and cybersecurity cooperation agreements
The Governments of Laos and the United Arab Emirates have signed multiple cooperation agreements covering digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and digital finance. The agreements aim to strengthen...
Read MoreVietnam and US firms sign energy supply and biofuel cooperation agreements
Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical JSC (BSR) has signed a series of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with US energy and commodity companies to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation, covering crude oil supply, biofuels, and...
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Construction begins on 300 MW Bestari floating solar project in Malaysia
Construction has commenced on the 300 MW Bestari Large-Scale Solar (LSS) floating photovoltaic...
Read MoreGULF secures financing for 939 MW renewable and waste-to-energy portfolio in Thailand
Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF) has secured THB60 billion (approximately USD 1.9 billion) in loan facilities to develop a 939 MW portfolio of renewable energy and waste-to-energy projects across Thailand. The...
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