Thailand Seeks USD 28 Million Investment for Land Bridge

Thailand Seeks USD 28 Million Investment for Land Bridge

Thailand is seeking USD 28 billion in investment to build what it calls a “land bridge” across the narrow southern part of the country. The Southeast Asian nation intends to offer an alternative, shorter path for cargo crossing the Pacific and Indian oceans without...
Singapore to Embark on New Land Reclamation Plan on Its East Coast

Singapore to Embark on New Land Reclamation Plan on Its East Coast

Singapore recently announced that it will commence a land reclamation project to create a “Long Island” on the eastern coast of the city-state. The threat of rising sea levels is growing for Singapore. With around 30% of its land less than five meters above mean sea...
Indonesia and Germany Collaborate in Green Transportation Development

Indonesia and Germany Collaborate in Green Transportation Development

Indonesia and Germany are joining forces to develop eco-friendly transportation systems, including bus rapid transit (BRT) in Semarang and Surabaya, as well as the modernization of the railway system in Surabaya. The German government, via the KfW Development Bank, is...
Singapore Embarks on Digital Bunkering Project

Singapore Embarks on Digital Bunkering Project

In mid-October 2023, the Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) announced the launch of a digital bunkering initiative, to be implemented on 1 November 2023, replacing the use of physical documents for fuel oil deliveries. Under the initiative, fuel suppliers,...