In early April 2021, the Malaysian government announced the re-initiation of the original alignment of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).
Malaysia ECRL original alignment confirmed
Narrowing the Education Gap and Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS)
Natural disasters can threaten large infrastructure projects and create financial turmoil in developing countries along the new Silk Road.
The BRI and US rival initiatives
Washington has launched several projects to compete with China’s BRI, but these initiatives suffer from US lack of consistency.
Iran China signed a 25-year agreement: a BRI milestone
In Iran, China is going to invest in a wide range of sectors including energy and transport and help the country to connect with the new silk road.
The BRI: creating alternatives to the Suez Canal
The recent blockade of the Suez Canal shows how important the construction of alternative roads with China’s Belt and Road Initiative is.
Is the 17+1 format still relevant?
Relations between China and Central Eastern European (CEE) countries remain strong but the 17+1 format probably needs to get revised.
China’s BRI in some ASEAN countries (4/4): The Philippines’ BBB
Philippines’ “AmBisyon Natin 2040” and “Build! Build! Build!” can get accelerated in cooperation with China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
China to construct Helsinki-Tallinn tunnel project?
Estonian new government may plan the construction of a tunnel between Tallinn and Helsinki in Finland by a Chinese company.
China’s BRI in some ASEAN countries (3/4):Wawasan Brunei 2035
Brunei is looking for increasing cooperation with China under the BRI to accelerate its own develoment strategy called Wawasan Brunei 2035.
Singapore’s role in the BRI: staying relevant
Singapore does not require external financing to develop its public infrastructure, but is still looking for taking part in the BRI.