Ambitious plans are in place to relocate an entire sinking city 1,200 miles away to a large island inhabited by indigenous communities. More than 1.9 million residents of Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, may need to relocate as part of an ambitious £24 billion ($30 billion) plan. The first residents are expected to move to the new … Read more
Mr Lee described Singapore’s relationship with Indonesia, its biggest neighbour, as “a very important” one. “I hope from Indonesia’s point of view, they find it a valuable relationship to them too.” He noted that both countries have been able “to do a lot together and to keep the relationship in good shape” over the last … Read more
“It’s fair to say that China has the strongest squad of engineers and constructors, who have benefited from the country’s building boom since the mid-2000s,” said Xu Tianchen, a senior China-based economist with the Economist Intelligence Unit. “China is also experienced in providing full life cycle solutions, from financing to construction and maintenance, which make … Read more
