Philippines Approves over USD 160 Billion Worth of Infrastructure Projects
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) announced that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved 194 high-impact infrastructure flagship projects (IFPs) worth PHP 9 trillion (USD 161.9 billion). Of the 194 projects, 123 projects were initiated...
Singapore Launches First Research Program for Costal Protection
The Public Utilities Board (PUB) of Singapore has launched Singapore’s first research program dedicated to strengthening coastal protection and inland flood management capabilities. The SGD 125 million (USD 94 million) Coastal Protection and Flood Management Research...
Indonesia to Launch USD 2.6 Billion Hydroelectric Power Plant
The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, attended a ground-breaking ceremony on March 1, 2023, for the construction of a hydropower plant that will cost USD 2.6 billion and will be connected to an industrial zone in North Kalimantan. PT Kayan Hydropower Nusantara, a...