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
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’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.
China’s BRI in some ASEAN countries (2/4): Indonesia’s GMF
Under Widodo’s presidency, was implemented in Indonesia a national development strategy focusing on maritime affairs, the Global Maritime Fulcrum.
China’s BRI in some ASEAN countries (1/4): the CMEC
In spite of delays, the China Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) has become a core component of Myanmar’s national strategy.
China and national development strategies in ASEAN countries
Right after his African tour, in early January, Wang Yi flew to Southeast Asia to strengthen ties between China and four ASEAN countries.
Agreement on high-speed railway construction in Thailand
First contract signed between Thailand and China about the construction of a high speed railway between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima.
Timor-Leste confirming willingness to develop BRI
For East-Timor, the Belt and Road Initiative can help for the construction of new infrastructure for the development of this country.
Myanmar keen to open up BRI projects to foreigners
Yangon New City project will be opened to foreign companies. This means that more European companies will be invited to work on BRI projects in Myanmar.