Category: Urban Infrastructure
Inching Towards Progress: Maintaining water security
With countries realising the importance of water availability and the need to preserve it, there was substantial improvement in the performance of the water sector in Southeast Asian (SEA) countries in 2022. From deploying long...
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Tracking Growth: Recent trends in the urban transport sector
Transportation authorities worldwide are becoming more competitive in technology adoption and...
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Waste Alert: Impact of industrial waste
Toxic industrial waste has created havoc for the water sector in the Southeast Asia (SEA) region....
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Using Seawater: Desalination in SEA
Water woes have continued to remain a predicament for many countries since ages. After many...
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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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Water Ways: Manila Water’s initiatives and plans
The Philippines is facing an enormous challenge in the water supply and sanitation sector....
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Urban Transit: Rolling stock market in urban transport in SEA
Ever-increasing urbanisation and rapid industrialisation around the globe are fuelling the need to...
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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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