Right on Track: PHP167 billion approved for transport projects in the Philippines
In October 2022, the Philippines’ Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved the...
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Category: Urban Infrastructure
Success Stories: Turning around the water supply situation in Cambodia
In 1993, Cambodia was rebuilding after thecivil war. The water situation across the country was abysmal with almost no drinking water available. The shortage in the capital Phnom Penh was also severe. The city had a network of...
Read MoreOpportunities Galore: Rail infrastructure development in Southeast Asia
Rail transport comprises operational mass rapid transit (MRT) systems, light rail transit (LRT) systems, and commuter rail systems. While there have been rapid changes in urban transport in Southeast Asia (SEA) in recent...
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Unifying the Philippines: Key bridge construction projects
The construction of bridges has been a key focus area in Southeast Asian countries. Various bridge...
Read MorePaving the Way : Developments in the roads and highways sector across the ASEAN region
The roads and highways sector plays a critical role in the growth of the economy. Government, transport departments and private organisations across the ASEAN region are undertaking various roads and highways projects that are...
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Travel Easy: Fare collection innovations in ASEAN countries
The means of fare payment have gradually evolved since the beginning of public transportation....
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Cleaning Up Our Cities: Accelerating the Decarbonisation of Buildings
Building construction and operation accounts for 38 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions,...
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Continuous Support: Multilateral aid critical for infrastructure financing in ASEAN
Multilateral banks have played a crucial role in funding infrastructure projects in Southeast...
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Smart City Evolution: Development of Asian smart cities
Smart cities can be broadly defined as an approach to development wherein innovative, holistic,...
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Increasing the Flow: Measures to improve water supply and sanitation infrastructure in ASEAN
Despite economic growth, Southeast Asia (SEA) still has substantial issues in terms of water...
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Urban Connect: Rolling stock market for transit vehicles
Increasing urbanisation and rapid industrialisation around the world has resulted in an increase...
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Grand Zero Challenge: Developments in the wastewater market
Singapore is a country with no natural water resources. The country has always worked towards...
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Rail Modernisation in the Philippines: Extending the capacity and performance of the existing lines
The urban rail network in the Philippines is mostly located in the cities of Manila, Luzon, and...
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Speeding Up: Development of MRT projects in SEA
The mass rapid transit (MRT) system is a combined network of underground and over ground trains...
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Green Movement in Vietnam: HCMC progresses with electric fleet deployment and BRT implementation
In April 2021, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) received approval to deploy 77 electric buses. It has also...
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AV Deployment in Southeast Asia: Slower uptake and regional variation in the adoption of technology
Trials of autonomous vehicles (AVs) are taking place across the Asia Pacific region and show...
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