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Motorbike barriers of Southeast Asia

Examples of bike blockers in cities around Southeast Asia. From the thoughtfully designed barriers that allow wheelchair access, to pedestrian-hostile metal bars. In my research trips around Southeast Asia, I like to walk as often as possible to get a feel for the city I am in. It’s a tough region for flâneurs, as sidewalks […]

Future Southeast Asia News [13 May 2026]

Ratanakiri Airport plan in northeastern Cambodia, Jakarta’s remarkable urban transit transformation, Vientiane approves 93 km of concrete roads, proposed Johor rail system, feasibility study for Sangley airport development, Thailand lines up six new airports, Vietnam bets on colossal capital renewal to drive growth.

Future Southeast Asia News [6 May 2026]

Indonesia fast-tracks 575 km sea wall, transport plan drives Laos closer to becoming regional hub, ‘Second Dubai’ vision for Perlis, Bangkok’s Orange Line due to open in January 2028, Hanoi to Ha Long Bay in 23 minutes.

Ho Chi Minh City construction update – 2026 edition

Province and city mergers, the two dragon towers restart, HCMC becomes an International Financial Center, BIDV Tower, reclaiming land of stalled and abandoned projects, COVID-19 memorial park, Saigon River Pedestrian Bridge, the Thu Thiem New Urban Area is gaining momentum. This is the annual construction report for Ho Chi Minh City. Most of these photos […]

Future Southeast Asia Site News: April 2026

A month of travel in Vietnam, China, and the Philippines, an update on the weekly news round-up, and a cable car for Kinabalu? Greetings from Ho Chi Minh City! It’s been a busy month of travel, so I have not published as many new articles as usual. The weekly newsletter for paid subscribers continues to […]

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Cable cars in Southeast Asia Cable cars in Southeast Asia Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway Building better new cities in Southeast Asia Building better new cities in Southeast Asia
Comparison of cost and construction times of first metro lines in Asia Comparison of cost and construction times of first metro lines in Asia Longest Bridges In Southeast Asia Longest Bridges In Southeast Asia The mixed-gauge mess of Thailand’s railways The mixed-gauge mess of Thailand’s railways


Southeast Asia Concept Maps

HCMC Metro Concept Map HCMC Metro Concept Map Central Highlands Vietnam railway concept map Central Highlands Vietnam railway concept map Bali Railway Concept Map Bali Railway Concept Map

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Future Cities

Major construction and infrastructure projects in cities of Southeast Asia. See all Future Cities.

Future Bangkok Future Bangkok Future Da Nang Future Da Nang Future Ho Chi Minh City Future Ho Chi Minh City
Future Jakarta Future Jakarta Future Johor Bahru / Iskandar Malaysia Future Johor Bahru / Iskandar Malaysia Future Kuala Lumpur Future Kuala Lumpur
Future Penang Future Penang Future Phnom Penh Future Phnom Penh Future Vientiane Future Vientiane

Airports

Long Thanh International Airport Long Thanh International Airport New Manila International Airport New Manila International Airport Techo International Airport Techo International Airport