Roads, rail and airports rule in 850 new

ASEAN government infrastructure investments

The 10 countries that make up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have some of the ASEAN infrastructure project breakdown
greatest infrastructure development needs in the world. This makes Southeast Asia a prime target for BRI
developers and for other infrastructure developer nations, such as Japan. Baker McKenzie and Silk Road 50% Transport
Associates have mapped more than 850 infrastructure projects across the ASEAN region that are under Top countries by project number:
construction, waiting for approval or proposed. Despite some challenges, developers and foreign investors 1. Indonesia
— through BRI or beyond — are setting their sights on ASEAN and its wealth of opportunities. 2. Cambodia
45% Road
3. Philippines

850 Potential ASEAN Infrastructure Projects Top countries by project number:

1. Indonesia and Thailand
20% Rail
2. Malaysia
3. Myanmar
Indonesia
Largest share of infrastructure projects 4. Philippines
MYANMAR
Thailand and Philippines
Second largest share of infrastructure projects Top countries by project number:
1. Indonesia
10% Airports
2. Philippines
3. Myanmar

25% Other

20% 34%
Water 16% Dams
Drainage
Management and
& Supply Supply

30%
Industrial Zones
and Other Projects
Source: Research by Silk Road Associates. Examined infrastructure projects across the ASEAN region that are under construction, waiting for approval or proposed. These are categorized via sector and project type.