Vietnam launches 2026–2035 programme to strengthen supporting industries
The Government of Vietnam has approved a national programme for 2026–2035 aimed at strengthening...
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Month: May 2026
ADB positions NSCR as flagship sustainable transport project in the Philippines
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is positioning the North–South Commuter Railway (NSCR) as a model project under the United Nations Decade for Sustainable Transport 2026–2035. The initiative follows a site visit by a delegation...
Read MoreSingapore and ADB renew three-year agreement to support ASEAN Power Grid projects
Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have renewed a memorandum of understanding for an additional three years to support the development of cross-border energy projects across Southeast...
Read MoreHCM City accelerates green transport expansion
Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating the transition toward green transport through expanded deployment of electric buses, charging infrastructure and emissions reduction initiatives as part of broader efforts to support Vietnam’s...
Read MorePhilippines and AIIB explore partnership opportunities for infrastructure development
The Philippine government and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) are exploring potential partnerships for infrastructure development aimed at improving the country’s investment environment and supporting long-term...
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Indonesia outlines three-pillar strategy for national artificial intelligence policy
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has outlined a three-pillar framework...
Read MoreTai Tam expands RE portfolio with USD70 million wind power project in Vietnam
Tai Tam Group JSC and Tai Tam Quang Tri Energy Investment One Member Co., Ltd. have been approved as investors for the Ia Blu 1 Wind Power Plant, Phase 2 project in Gia Lai province, Vietnam. The project represents an investment...
Read MorePhilippines to settle PHP3.6 billion obligations to LRT-1 operator
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) have signed a credit line agreement with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) to finance the partial settlement of approximately PHP3.6...
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Grab Philippines to expand services to 40 additional cities in 2026
Grab Philippines has announced plans to expand its services to 40 additional cities across the...
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Laos and Japan launch USD17.9 million upgrade of Wattay International Airport
Laos and Japan have launched a major modernization project for Wattay International Airport in...
Read MoreGCL SI, Getz Energy partner for 1 GW solar module deployment in Thailand
GCL System Integration (GCL SI) and Getz Energy Company Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding for the planned supply of up to 1 GW of photovoltaic modules over the next three years to support Thailand’s renewable...
Read MoreAmazon excludes Philippines from planned USD33 billion SEA cloud and AI investment programme
Amazon has announced plans to invest more than USD33 billion in cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure across Southeast Asia through 2039, with investment commitments focused on Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore...
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Philippines develop smart transport blueprint for public transport modernisation
University of San Carlos has developed a technology-based transport system aimed at supporting...
Read MoreBYD introduces DM PHEV technology in Indonesia
BYD has introduced its DM plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)-dedicated technology in Indonesia as part of its broader Southeast Asia electrification strategy. The launch is intended to expand new-energy vehicle options in...
Read MoreVietnam breaks ground on USD2.3 billion Quynh Lap LNG power project
South Korea’s SK Innovation, Vietnam’s state-owned PetroVietnam Power (PV Power) and local partner NASU have commenced construction of the Quynh Lap LNG project in Nghe An Province, Vietnam. The USD2.3 billion development...
Read MoreHSBC identifies Philippines as key hub under USD4 billion clean energy financing initiative
HSBC has launched a USD4 billion sustainability and transition credit facility aimed at supporting clean energy and low-carbon companies in mainland China, with the Philippines identified as a key investment hub for future...
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Rhenus expands cross-border road freight infrastructure across APAC
Rhenus Group has announced the expansion of its cross-border road freight operations across the...
Read MoreHCM City plans expansion of charging infrastructure
The Government of Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating plans to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure as part of broader efforts to support low-emission transport and Vietnam’s net-zero emissions target by 2050....
Read MorePhilippines requires additional 20 GW of RE capacity to meet 2040 target
The Philippines will require an additional 20 GW of renewable energy capacity to achieve its target of sourcing 50 per cent of its electricity supply from renewable energy by 2040, according to the Department of Energy (DoE)....
Read Morebp signs three production sharing contracts for oil and gas blocks in Indonesia
bp and its partners have signed three Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) in Indonesia, increasing bp’s participation in the country’s oil and gas sector to 11 blocks. The agreements were signed under the second Indonesia...
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