Safer Cities
Philippines launches smart cities initiative
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Beyond Bottlenecks
Attracting international investment in Vietnam’s infrastructure sector-
Read MoreThailand’s MRTA approves new monorail line, provides update on the Purple Line
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has given in-principle approval for the development of a new monorail line, the Brown Line. The 21.6 km line will cover 22 stations connecting Kae Rai, Ngam Wong Wan Road,...
Read MoreClean energy fund raises $130 million
The Armstrong South East Asia Clean Energy Fund, which supports small-scale renewable energy projects in Southeast Asia, has raised a total of $130 million. The IFC Catalyst Fund (run by a unit of the IFC), the Netherlands...
Read MoreTelecommunication’s bill approved in Myanmar
Myanmar’s Union Parliament has approved a bill to promote the country’s telecommunications sector. The telecommunications law calls for the development of the country through the adoption of more advanced telecommunications...
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Looking Towards Brighter Horizons
KTMB investing to improve operations
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Full Steam Ahead
Indonesia’s geothermal sector set to expand
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Brunei’s public bus transportation to undergo a major revamp
The public bus transportation system in Brunei is set to undergo a major revamp with the launch of new and improved buses. These buses have been launched in six colours, each colour specifying a particular route. Further, the...
Read MoreSerinus Energy’s request for extension of the Block L PSA approved
The Brunei National Petroleum Company has approved Serinus Energy’s request for a three-month extension of the Block L production sharing agreement. Consequently, the company can now complete the minimum work obligations for...
Read MoreADB to finance 8.56 trillion dong for the Central Mekong Delta Region Connectivity Project
ADB has approved a loan of 8.56 trillion dong to develop second arterial highway sections connecting Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta and the southern coastal regions. The road work will be taken up under the Central Mekong...
Read MoreEGAT International to develop 1,200 MW thermal power plant in Vietnam
EGAT International, a subsidiary of EGAT, will develop a 1,200 MW thermal power plant in Quang Tri, Vietnam. The project is estimated to cost 54.29 trillion dong. It will have two generators of 600 MW capacity each. The first...
Read MoreVietnamese Exim Bank provides 1.6 billion dong for network strengthening
Vietnam’s Export-Import [Exim] Bank has approved loans worth 1.6 billion dong to NPTC, a subsidiary of state-owned EVN, for improving the electricity network in the country’s central region. The funds will be used for...
Read MoreVietnamese EVN completes 500 kV transmission line, plans another
The National Power Transmission Corporation (NPTC), a subsidiary of the state-owned Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) Group, has commissioned the 500 kV line going through the southern provinces of Dong Nai and Binh Duong. The line...
Read MorePTT Public Company Limited to conduct feasibility study for Nhon Hoi refinery
Thailand’s PTT Public Company Limited will conduct a feasibility study to develop the 660,000 barrel per day Nhon Hoi refinery in Binh Dinh province of Vietnam. The final report is expected to be completed by May 2014. The...
Read MoreNBTC approves plan to auction 25 MHz of spectrum in the 1800 MHz band in September 2014
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand has approved its telecom committee’s plan to auction 25 MHz of spectrum in the 1800 MHz band in September 2014. The committee has stated that the...
Read MoreReal Future selects Ericsson as the suppliers for expansion of LTE network
Thailand-based operator True Corporation’s Real Future has selected Ericsson as one of the suppliers for the expansion of its long term evolution network, which uses spectrum in the 2100 MHz band, for providing 4G services. As...
Read MoreToll rates increased on three expressways
The Ministry of Transport has increased the toll rates for three expressway routes. The new toll rates, effective from September 1, 2013, will be applicable for the Chalerm Mahanakhon expressway (first stage); the Si Rat...
Read MoreBang Saphan–Surat Thani–Phuket Transmission Line Project, Thailand
EGAT is planning to develop a 500 kV transmission line to ensure power security in southern Thailand. The proposed line will connect Bang Saphan district in Prachuap Khiri Khan (located in central Thailand) to Surat Thani and...
Read MoreAlstom signs contract for track and electrification work under Bangkok MRT
Alstom has signed a 593 million baht contract to design and construct the track and to install a third rail electrification system under the 12.6 km green line extension between Bearing and Samutpakran in Bangkok. The project...
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