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Global Enterprise

China’s travellers return, but their spending stays home

A HSR project linking Kuala Lumpur (pictured) with Singapore is estimated to cost well north of RM80 billion.
Opinion & Features
THINKING ALOUD

High-speed rail link proposal gets yet another airing

Workers operate a piece of measuring equipment at the HS2 rail Curzon Street Station construction site in Birmingham, Britain, October 3, 2022. The project’s estimated costs have almost tripled to more than £100 billion (S$173.6 billion) from £37.5 billion in 2013, making it one of the world’s most expensive lines.
Transport & Logistics

UK’s high-speed rail faces new delays, deemed ‘appalling mess’

Modi also inaugurated infrastructure projects worth 460 billion rupees (S$6.89 billion) in the city of Katra in Jammu and Kashmir.
Transport & Logistics

Modi launches US$5.4 billion rail project in Jammu and Kashmir

Vietnam plans to begin construction of the US$67 billion high-speed railway in 2026 and put it into operation from 2035. The bullet train will travel about 1,500 kilometres across 20 cities and provinces at a speed of 350 kilometres an hour.
ASEAN Business

Vingroup-backed VinSpeed wins initial backing for US$61.3 billion express rail project

Vietnam’s transport infrastructure is considered relatively weak, with a road network struggling to keep up with demand and an underdeveloped rail system.
ASEAN Business

Vietnam parliament approves US$8 billion rail link to China

Berjaya Corp founder Vincent Tan highlighted the company’s dedication to a world-class high-speed rail, enhancing connectivity, driving Malaysia’s economy, and promoting green mobility.
ASEAN Business

Tycoon Vincent Tan seeks new partner in high-speed rail bid

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) and his Malaysia counterpart Anwar Ibrahim meet at the two-day leaders' retreat between both South-east Asian neighbours in Putrajaya.
ASEAN Business

Terminated KL-Singapore high-speed rail project can happen only with ‘full participation’ from private sector: Anwar

An underground metro station at District 1. The line is funded primarily through Japan’s official development assistance.
ASEAN Business

Ho Chi Minh City launches first metro line, plans to fast track 7 more by 2035

Berjaya Corp founder Vincent Tan highlighted the company’s dedication to a world-class high-speed rail, enhancing connectivity, driving Malaysia’s economy, and promoting green mobility.
ASEAN Business

Malaysian Resources has exited high-speed rail bid, says partner Berjaya

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