PUTRAJAYA, 11 April 2025 – ASEAN is stepping up efforts to improve and expand its regional infrastructure project pipeline. A Regional Workshop on Updating and Advancing the Initial Pipeline of ASEAN Infrastructure Projects was held on 9–10 April 2025 in Putrajaya, Malaysia, bringing together over 60 stakeholders from across ASEAN Member States and Timor-Leste.
The Workshop was organised by the Lead Implementing Body for Sustainable Infrastructure (LIB-SI) and supported by the Australian Government through the Australia for ASEAN Futures (Aus4ASEAN Futures) Initiative.
Participants included officials, project owners, and experts from infrastructure, transport, energy, digital, finance, and smart cities sectors. They shared updates on potential projects for the updated Pipeline of ASEAN Infrastructure Projects. Further, they exchanged ideas on how to make these projects more relevant, resilient, bankable, and ready for future investment. The Workshop also provided insights into trends and developments in infrastructure financing, as well as challenges and opportunities in the transport, energy, and digital infrastructure sectors across the region.
During the opening remarks, LIB-SI Chair H.E. Dato’ Nor Azmie Bin Diron, Secretary General, Ministry of Economy, Malaysia, reiterated the importance of sustainable infrastructure in enhancing ASEAN Connectivity. “Sustainable infrastructure is at the heart of ASEAN’s vision for greater integration and connectivity. As we face the challenges of climate change and rapid urbanisation, it is clear that building resilient, environmentally-friendly infrastructure is key to supporting long-term growth and improving the lives of our people. By working together on sustainable solutions, we not only enhance regional connectivity but also create stronger economic ties and more inclusive opportunities for all ASEAN nations,” he added.
The Initial Pipeline of ASEAN Infrastructure Projects was developed in 2019 to support ASEAN Member States in identifying, assessing, and prioritising infrastructure projects that can drive ASEAN Connectivity, enhancing the movements of people, goods, services, and innovation across the region. LIB-SI has continued to intensify efforts through collaboration with partners to advance and update the Initial Pipeline, considering emerging trends, challenges, and priorities. As projects evolve over time, new projects could be added and/or existing projects completed or withdrawn from the Pipeline as appropriate.
The Workshop marked a strong step forward in ASEAN’s ongoing commitment to building infrastructure that is sustainable, inclusive, and ready for the future and all.
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