Phnom Penh’s heritage is under threat, Jakarta MRT Phase 2A on track for 2029 operation, Penang exploring bridge option as alternative to undersea tunnel project, research on the construction of underground railways in Yangon, why US is backing Philippine airport at former naval base, MRT stations on Circle Line to open on July 12, Bangkok […]
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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 […]
Future Southeast Asia News [29 Apr 2026]
World Bank’s $300M fund to enhance Cambodia’s transport transformation, Indonesia plans 14,000-km rail network outside Java, Sabah mulls Trans Borneo Railway, Clark second runway project, Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link testing, Thailand outlines 20 transport projects under THB1.38tn plan, mega urban area project near Halong Bay.
Future Southeast Asia News [22 Apr 2026]
Sihanoukville stalled projects persist, Papua railway line survey in Jayapura, funding for 1,743 infra projects across the Philippines, common ticketing set for Bangkok, Da Nang metro project expected to break ground early next year.
Da Nang Metro: Proposed rail transit network for Da Nang and Hoi An
The Da Nang Metro is a proposed rail transit system for the city of Da Nang in Central Vietnam. There have been various proposals over the years that include underground and elevated metro rail, trams, light rail, and BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) systems. The network will also extend to Hoi An and Tam Ky, which […]
Hanoi–Dong Dang Railway upgrade
The Hanoi–Dong Dang railway upgrade is a proposal to rebuild the Hanoi–Dong Dang railway line. Dong Dang is on the Vietnam-China border in Lang Son Province, and the line crosses the border to Pingxiang in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. The railway is currently used for freight and passenger services to China The […]
