Philippine Infrastructure Spending Falls 35% as Corruption Probe Slows Disbursements
Stricter payment vetting delays contractor reimbursements nearly a year after flood-control scandal, with public works department bearing the brunt of slowdown
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Stricter payment vetting delays contractor reimbursements nearly a year after flood-control scandal, with public works department bearing the brunt of slowdown

Korean construction giant teams with internet infrastructure operator to capture hyperscale opportunities in Asia's surging AI infrastructure market

Survey of nearly 800 firms reveals construction and manufacturing sectors hit hardest by raw material price increases and operating expense inflation

First-quarter expansion of 11.8% marks construction as the fastest-growing major sector in Singapore's economy, driven by infrastructure investments spanning airports, rail networks, and healthcare facilities

State investor adds 111.94 million shares in infrastructure builder through block purchases over two months, backing public housing and transit projects

The 60-storey mixed-use development adds to a construction pipeline that now exceeds RM1 billion, with completion targeted for late 2030

Approved construction projects dropped to 15,436 in May while total value slipped 1.2% to ₱47.05 billion, with residential permits down 16% year-on-year