San Miguel Breaks Ground on Pasig River Expressway

San Miguel Breaks Ground on Pasig River Expressway

It’s all systems go for the much-anticipated Pasig River Expressway (PAREX), touted to be the country’s first green, hybrid expressway, as proponent San Miguel Corporation (SMC), together with the government already broke ground for the 19.37-kilometer project. The...
Thailand Plans New Private Shipping Line

Thailand Plans New Private Shipping Line

Bloomberg has reported that Thailand is planning to launch a national shipping company in 2022 in order to enhance its trade capabilities, reduce transport costs and become a bigger player in global logistics. According to Thailand’s Transport Minister, the shipping...
First Two Berths of New Tuas Mega Port Set to Begin Operations by End of the Year

Vietnam Approves New Master Plan on Seaport System

In September 2021, Vietnam’s deputy prime minister signed a decision approving the development plan of a seaport system in 2021-2030, with a long-term goal of 2050. Under the master plan, Vietnam’s marine infrastructure will be expanded in terms of capacity and...
Indonesia to Introduce Two New Special Economic Zones in Batam

Indonesia to Introduce Two New Special Economic Zones in Batam

Indonesia has announced plans to establish two new special economic zones (SEZs) in Batam. The new SEZs, Nongsa Digital Park and Batam Aero Technic, are being developed to support a number of industries in the island city. While the Nongsa Digital Park places emphasis...