Beyond Horizons
Trailblazing Tales from Asia
Your exclusive gateway to the latest developments across transportation and space, and most importantly, how to finance it all - debt, equity, and defi! We follow and forecast where the money’s at.
Join us as we navigate through the latest roundup to uncover key developments across the region.
**Nothing in this article is intended to be or should be construed as legal or financial advice.**
Events
The Advanced Air Mobility Asia Symposium (AAM Asia)
The Advanced Air Mobility Asia Symposium (AAM Asia) will take place from September 16-18, at Aichi Sky Expo, Japan. The event will explore Asia’s evolving Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem, covering use cases, infrastructure, air traffic management (ATM/UTM), MRO, and regulations.
Learn more about the symposium here.
MRO Asia-Pacific 2025
MRO Asia-Pacific 2025 will take place from September 16-18 at the Singapore Expo Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event brings together over 300 solution providers and more than 6,000 industry professionals from airlines, lessors, MROs, OEMs, and suppliers for networking, learning, and business growth opportunities.
Learn more about the event here.
Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) 2025
Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP), the region’s leading Industry 4.0 event, will return to Singapore EXPO from 15–17 October. The event connects global industry leaders and innovators to accelerate digital transformation, showcase cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, and promote sustainable industrial practices.
Learn more about the event here.
Thailand Space Expo 2025
Thailand Space Expo 2025 will be held from October 16 to 18 at ICONSIAM in Bangkok. Organized by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), the event will showcase developments in space and geospatial technology. It will feature exhibitions, panel discussions, and opportunities for industry networking, drawing participants from government, academia, and the private sector. The expo aims to highlight current capabilities and foster collaboration in the regional space sector.
Learn more about the Expo here.
Super Terminal Expo (STE) 2025
Super Terminal Expo (STE) 2025 will take place at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo from November 4-6, gathering over 4,000 global aviation and transport professionals. Supported by Hong Kong International Airport, the event focuses on innovative planning and development of intermodal transportation hubs, featuring 120+ exhibitors showcasing solutions for passenger and cargo operations, smart terminal automation, and rail integration.
Learn more about the event here.
Summary
Financing & Investments: Mizuho Buys Augusta to Boost Energy Advisory in Europe; Maxis, Aduna Team Up to Launch Network APIs in Malaysia; Respiree Raises $11.6M to Scale AI Health Platform in U.S.; Chocolate Finance Gets $15M to Accelerate Regional Growth; PDG Secures $1.3B From Stonepeak for APAC Expansion; NUS Launches $116M VC Program for Deep Tech Startups; and IFC Invests $19.2M to Expand Vietnam’s Digital Tolling
Environmental Sustainability: SBTi Launches FINZ Standard for Net-Zero Financial Sector; ResponsAbility Commits $15M to August Energy for Renewable Expansion; Bursa Carbon Exchange and UEM Lestra Launch Solar Power Auction; CMM Unveils GHG Emissions Calculator for SME ESG Reporting; and Islamic Finance Challenge Seeks Climate and Social Impact Solutions
Aviation: Boeing Forecasts Massive Aviation Workforce Demand; India Supreme Court Rejects KAL Airways’ SpiceJet Claims; DGCA Issues Show-Cause Notices to Air India Over Safety Lapses; Singapore Changi Reports Passenger and Cargo Growth; and UK Fund Seeks VietJet Asset Freeze Over Unpaid Debts
Advanced Air Mobility: AutoFlight V2000CG Gets Full Certification; EHang Teams With Minth for eVTOL Airframes; China Uses Drones for Mountain Cargo Lift; Volocopter Expands ADAC eVTOL Rescue Trials; and Volant Secures $1.75B eVTOL Order With Thailand
Marine: Eni To Invest $10B In Indonesian Offshore Gas Projects; Mitsui OSK Lines Unifies Ship Management Under MOLGSM; Sapura Energy Wins $118M Offshore Contracts In Thailand; Singapore Fintechs Launch Marine Fuel Financing Platform; Hanwha Orders $250M LNG Carrier From US Shipyard; and Sri Lanka Orders $1B Compensation for X-Press Pearl Spill
Space: Gilmour Space To Launch Australia’s First Orbital Rocket; China Tightens Quality Controls on Commercial Space Projects; Subaru Telescope Discovers New Distant Solar System Object; Philippines Uses Satellites to Boost Energy and Disaster Management; and Thailand Introduces Satellite Landing Rights Policy
Financing & Investments
Asian companies and institutions are accelerating investments in digital infrastructure, health tech, and clean energy. Highlights include Mizuho’s acquisition of UK-based Augusta to deepen renewable advisory, PDG’s $1.3B raise for APAC data centers, and multiple Singapore startups (Respiree, Chocolate Finance) securing capital for U.S. and regional growth. Meanwhile, IFC’s funding in Vietnam’s tolling system and Maxis’ API push reflect a broader trend toward digital transformation across sectors.
Japan-England
Tokyo-based Mizuho Financial Group announced it will acquire Augusta & Co, a London-based financial advisory firm specializing in renewable energy and energy transition. Founded in 2002, Augusta has completed over 130 transactions and raised around €30 billion.
💡The acquisition aims to strengthen Mizuho’s M&A advisory and energy sector expertise in the region. Augusta will retain its leadership and brand, with Mizuho integrating its advisory employees. The asset management business is excluded.
Malaysia
Maxis, Malaysia’s top integrated telco, has partnered with Aduna—a global telecom initiative led by Ericsson—to promote standardized network APIs. This partnership, formalized by a Memorandum of Understanding, offers Malaysian businesses easy access to Aduna’s API platform.
💡The collaboration will enable new digital services using Maxis’ connectivity, focusing initially on APIs like Number Verification, SIM Swap, KYC Match, and Location Verification to enhance security and fight digital fraud.
Singapore
Respiree has closed an $11.6 million Series A funding round led by We Venture Capital and ClavystBio, with participation from Adaptive Capital Partners, Mayo Clinic’s Mayo Foundation, and existing investors. The capital will support expanding Respiree’s commercial team and U.S. presence, including new headquarters at Houston’s Texas Medical Center.
💡Respiree develops AI platforms that automate patient monitoring and care management to improve decision-making across healthcare settings. Its solutions are currently active in the U.S., Australia, and Asia-Pacific, with plans to expand into the Gulf Cooperation Council and Thailand.
Singapore
Singapore-based fintech Chocolate Finance has closed a $15 million Series A+ funding round led by Nikko Asset Management, with strong support from existing investors including Peak XV, Prosus, and Saison Capital. The firm also secured regulatory approval to operate in Hong Kong, marking a key milestone in its regional expansion.
💡CEO Walter de Oude said the funding will help accelerate product innovation and growth while keeping customers central to the company’s mission of turning idle cash into “happy money.” Chocolate Finance currently manages nearly S$900 million ($705 million) in assets and has delivered about S$22.7 million ($17.78 million) in returns to nearly 100,000 users over the past year.
Singapore
Princeton Digital Group (PDG), a Singapore-based data center operator, has secured a $1.3 billion preferred equity investment from Stonepeak, a global infrastructure investment firm, to support its expansion across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. This follows PDG’s recent $1.2 billion debt financing, bringing its total capital raised in 2025 to $2.5 billion.
Key investors include Warburg Pincus (PDG’s largest shareholder), Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Mubadala, and now Stonepeak.
💡PDG, with over 1.1 gigawatts of capacity across six countries, is one of APAC’s largest and fastest-growing hyperscale infrastructure platforms. The new funding will fuel greenfield developments and mergers & acquisitions in established and emerging markets.
Singapore
NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore, is launching the NUS VC Program with a S$150 million ($116 million) commitment to support early-stage deep tech startups.
NUS will invest S$50 million ($39 million) in selected venture capital firms like Granite Asia and 4BIO Capital, which will provide hands-on support to startups. Additionally, S$100 million ($78 million) is allocated for co-investments in NUS-affiliated startups to accelerate growth beyond seed funding.
💡The program aims to address funding gaps amid Asia’s venture capital downturn by backing high-potential ventures from the NUS ecosystem, including those from the National Graduate Research Innovation Program (National GRIP).
Vietnam
The investment, made via a five-year convertible bond, aims to help VETC expand its ETC coverage nationwide by 2030 and diversify into other digital transport payments like e-parking and cashless fuel stations.
💡Holding a 75% market share, VETC is positioned to support Vietnam’s growing push for cashless tolling amid major road infrastructure upgrades, including plans to add over 5,000 km of expressways by 2030. Since ETC’s introduction in 2015, transaction volumes have nearly doubled annually from 2019 to 2023, reducing congestion, fuel use, and emissions—saving nearly $1 billion economically over five years.
Environmental Sustainability
The new FINZ Standard raises the bar for climate accountability in finance, while private and public actors across Asia step up sustainable energy efforts. These include ResponsAbility’s investment in August Energy’s renewables, Malaysia’s first corporate solar auction, new emissions tools for SMEs, and an Islamic finance challenge aimed at climate and social innovation.
Global
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has launched the Financial Institutions Net-Zero (FINZ) Standard to help banks and investors set net-zero targets across lending, investing, insurance, and capital markets.
Key requirements include ending financing for new fossil fuel projects immediately and stopping finance to oil and gas expansion by 2030. Institutions must commit to net-zero by 2050, identify major financial activities (≥5% revenue), and assess emissions and climate alignment. The standard also requires a no-deforestation assessment by 2030 and encourages ending finance for non-zero-carbon-ready buildings.
💡Annual reporting on emissions, climate alignment, fossil fuel exposure, and deforestation risk is mandatory, with progress reviews and updated targets every five years. Since 2021, it has undergone public consultations and pilot tests with 30+ institutions, with 135 committed to adoption.
India
Global impact asset manager ResponsAbility is set to invest up to $15 million in August Energy, a Singapore-based energy-as-a-service (EaaS) platform with operations in India, Thailand, and the Philippines. The funding will help August Energy expand its distributed renewable energy projects in India, aiming to grow its installed capacity to over 1 GW within five years.
💡The investment is part of ResponsAbility’s $500 million climate strategy for Asia, focused on scalable private-sector infrastructure that reduces carbon emissions. August Energy specializes in decentralized energy solutions for commercial and industrial sectors, including rooftop solar and utility services like cooling and steam-as-a-service.
Malaysia
Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX), a Bursa Malaysia subsidiary, has partnered with UEM Lestra to pilot Malaysia’s first Bilateral Energy Supply Contract (BESC) auction under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS).
BCX will provide its auction-as-a-service platform to enable open, competitive bidding for solar electricity from UEM Lestra’s large-scale hybrid solar PV projects, including a 1GW project in Segamat set for 2028 commissioning.
💡The auction aims to promote transparent price discovery, support corporate green electricity procurement, and boost liquidity through renewable energy certificate trading once projects are operational.
Malaysia
Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM), part of the Securities Commission Malaysia, has launched a user-friendly greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions calculator to help SMEs measure and report their Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in line with the global GHG protocol. The tool simplifies emissions reporting for first-time users and helps companies identify key emission sources to drive climate action.
💡CMM also introduced SEDG Version 2, adding disclosures to better meet global reporting needs, and continues to offer workshops to help SMEs disclose ESG data effectively.
Malaysia
Bank Negara Malaysia and the Malaysia International Islamic Financial Center have opened the Global Impact Challenge 2025 to find innovative Islamic finance solutions that address social resilience and climate issues.
💡The challenge, supported by global partners, offers an accelerator program and up to four winners will be announced at the Global Islamic Finance Forum in October 2025. Winners receive cash prizes and up to 12 months of support.
Aviation
Rising aviation demand drives Boeing’s workforce forecast, while India’s aviation sector faces legal and regulatory challenges with SpiceJet and Air India under scrutiny. Meanwhile, Singapore’s Changi Airport reports steady growth, reflecting regional travel recovery, as VietJet’s financial disputes with a UK fund highlight ongoing industry tensions amid rapid fleet expansions in Asia.
Global
Boeing’s 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook forecasts a need for nearly 2.4 million new aviation professionals by 2044, driven by rising air travel demand and fleet expansion. This includes 660,000 pilots, 710,000 maintenance technicians, and 1 million cabin crew members.
The report highlights that two-thirds of new hires will replace retiring personnel, while one-third will support fleet growth, primarily driven by single-aisle aircraft.
💡Key regions such as Eurasia, China, and North America will account for over half of the demand, while South and Southeast Asia are the fastest-growing markets, with staffing needs expected to more than triple over the forecast period.
India
India’s Supreme Court dismissed appeals by KAL Airways and Kalanithi Maran in their ₹13.2 billion (USD 153 million) claim against SpiceJet, criticizing Maran for delaying legal challenges to a 2023 arbitral award. The court upheld earlier rulings that rejected Maran’s claims.
💡The dispute stems from a 2015 share transfer where SpiceJet’s majority owner Ajay Singh acquired shares and funds in exchange for warrants and preference shares that were never issued. Maran’s attempts to recover payment have been partly successful, with only SpiceJet’s appeals on interest and refund matters remaining.
India
India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued four show-cause notices to Air India over a series of recent safety violations, following multiple technical incidents across its network. Junior civil aviation minister Murlidhar Mohol informed Parliament of the regulatory actions earlier this week, while DGCA sources confirmed the notices were linked to operational lapses.
💡The string of mishaps includes an auxiliary power unit (APU) fire on a Hong Kong–Delhi flight after landing, two aborted takeoffs in Delhi due to technical snags, and a runway excursion by a Kochi–Mumbai flight during heavy rain. While no injuries were reported, the aircraft involved have been grounded for investigation, and airport authorities have launched probes into the incidents.
Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport recorded 17.5 million passenger movements in Q2 2025, up 5.9% year-on-year, with 93,600 aircraft movements—an increase of 4.9%. China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and India were its top five passenger markets, with China and Indonesia showing the fastest growth at 15.8% and 12%, respectively. Jakarta and Shanghai led as the fastest-growing cities.
💡Airfreight throughput reached 516,000 tonnes, a 6.2% rise, driven by a strong 8% increase in imports. Key cargo markets included China, the US, Hong Kong, Australia, and India. Changi expanded connectivity with Scoot’s new Vienna route and added Southeast Asian and Japanese destinations. From July, several airlines will consolidate operations at Terminal 2, supporting over 7,200 weekly flights to 170 cities worldwide.
UK-Vietnam
UK investment fund FitzWalter Capital Ltd.’s leasing unit FW Aviation is seeking a court order in London to freeze the global assets of VietJet Aviation JSC over unpaid debts exceeding $217 million. The assets targeted include undelivered Airbus planes, engines, and cabin equipment. The dispute stems from VietJet’s failure to pay leasing fees on four Airbus jets seized during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite continuing to operate them.
💡VietJet’s lawyers argue that litigation should occur in Vietnam and dismiss FitzWalter’s claims as based on unfounded rumors. They maintain there is no risk of asset concealment, citing VietJet’s legal transparency requirements. Meanwhile, VietJet continues its rapid expansion, recently ordering 120 new Airbus jets, and currently operates 121 aircraft with a 40% share of Vietnam’s domestic market.
Advanced Air Mobility
China leads advanced air mobility progress with multiple eVTOL and drone innovations, including AutoFlight’s certified cargo eVTOL and EHang’s new airframe partnership. These advances tie into international collaborations, as Volocopter partners with Germany’s ADAC for emergency services and Volant Aerotech lands a major order from Thailand, showcasing global momentum in electric urban and regional air transport.
China
AutoFlight’s V2000CG CarryAll received its Airworthiness Certificate (AC) from China’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) on July 22, completing its full certification suite alongside the Type Certificate (TC) awarded in March 2024 and Production Certificate (PC) in December 2024. The achievement marks it as the world’s first one-ton class eVTOL aircraft to secure all three certificates from China’s aviation authority, enabling commercial operations.
On the same day, the certified V2000CG was delivered to Heli Intelligence, a subsidiary of Heli Chuangxing Group, for low-altitude cargo transport in challenging environments like mountains, coastlines, and islands.
💡Separately, AutoFlight hosted a senior delegation from the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to discuss certification progress, system capabilities, and commercial prospects in the Gulf region. The visit follows AutoFlight’s successful 123-km flight of a two-ton eVTOL over UAE airspace in May 2024 and ongoing partnerships with Etisalat Group and Falcon Aviation Services to advance Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in the Middle East.
China
EHang has formed a strategic partnership with Minth Group, a global leader in automotive parts manufacturing, to co-develop high-safety airframe systems for EHang’s eVTOL aircraft and create demonstration projects for low-altitude cultural tourism.
💡The collaboration focuses on lightweight, secure airframe designs, scalable cabin interiors, and intelligent cockpit systems, combining EHang’s pilotless aircraft experience with Minth’s advanced modeling and simulation capabilities to improve rotor system efficiency, reliability, and noise reduction.
China
China has showcased its advanced drone technology by using a fleet of heavy-lift uncrewed aircraft vehicles (UAVs) to airlift 180 tonnes of construction materials to a hard-to-reach mountain area in Yunnan province.
💡The delivery, part of a solar energy project in Xichou county, took place in May and was reported by state media last week. The steep, rocky terrain made conventional transport methods unfeasible.
China-Germany
Volocopter has strengthened its partnership with German air rescue provider ADAC Luftrettung to integrate eVTOL aircraft into emergency medical services. ADAC will conduct operational trials of the VoloCity starting late 2024, preparing for a shift to electric aviation and guiding future deployment.
💡The agreement builds on a collaboration since 2018, including simulations and a plan to acquire two VoloCity aircraft, with options for up to 150 more for rescue missions.
China-Thailand
Volant Aerotech has secured a $1.75 billion order for 500 VE25-100 eVTOL aircraft from Thailand’s Pan Pacific Co., Ltd., aimed at short-range passenger transport and emergency rescue across Thailand, the Maldives, and nearby regions. The deal was signed on July 23 at the First International Advanced Air Mobility Expo in Shanghai.
💡China National Aero-Technology International Engineering Corporation (CATIC-ENG), a subsidiary of AVIC, will provide low-altitude infrastructure support and facilitate collaboration between Pan Pacific and Volant across Belt and Road countries.
Marine
Key investments and partnerships are boosting marine energy and operations in Southeast Asia, with Eni and Sapura expanding offshore projects. MOL’s ship management consolidation and Singapore fintechs’ marine fuel financing support efficiency and energy transition. Hanwha’s LNG carrier order marks US-Korea collaboration, while Sri Lanka’s $1 billion ruling highlights growing environmental accountability in shipping.
Italy-Indonesia
Italian energy company Eni will invest $10 billion in two offshore gas projects in Indonesia’s East Kalimantan, specifically in the Jangkrik and Merakes blocks in the Makassar Strait. Production is expected to start in 2027, aiming to boost gas supply for domestic and export markets.
💡The government plans to negotiate with Eni to allocate part of its participating interest to the East Kalimantan provincial government, increasing the province’s revenue share.
Japan
Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is consolidating its ship management operations under a single brand and location to improve efficiency and service quality. The company has renamed its Singapore-based LNG management unit to MOL Global Ship Management (MOLGSM), starting a process to unify its in-house ship management functions, which were previously divided by vessel type.
MOLGSM will oversee over 200 vessels, including LNG carriers, bulk carriers, and tankers. The integration aims to share best practices across ship types, strengthen capabilities in new technologies such as environmentally friendly ship management, and enhance IT systems.
💡MOL also highlighted that the unified structure will offer employees more diverse career opportunities, especially in decarbonization and next-generation vessel managemen
Malaysia-Thailand
Malaysian offshore services firm Sapura Energy has secured two offshore contracts in Thailand worth over $118 million, strengthening its regional project backlog. The contracts, awarded to Sapura Energy (Thailand), include an offshore installation and removal campaign for Chevron, expected to conclude by the end of 2026, and subsea inspection, repair, and maintenance (IRM) work for PTTEP involving saturation diving on key assets.
💡Sapura’s engineering and construction division will handle Chevron’s project, while its operations and maintenance unit will execute the IRM campaign using the Sapura Constructor vessel.
Singapore
Singapore fintech firms Green Link Digital Bank (GLDB) and 129Knots have partnered to launch a global embedded finance program targeting liquidity challenges in the marine fuel sector. Utilizing 129Knots’ Origination-to-Distribution (OTD) platform, the initiative will enable eligible marine fuel industry borrowers to access working capital financing tailored to their unique operational needs.
The collaboration introduces a novel liquidity framework offering institutional-grade financing, structured receivables, and programmable credit solutions integrated into transaction flows. While initially focusing on marine fuels, the platform is designed to expand into alternative fuels procurement, energy transition financing, and long-term capital expenditure.
💡Future developments aim to include stablecoin settlements and programmable payment tools, enhancing transparency and connectivity in financing and procurement.
South Korea
South Korea’s Hanwha Group has ordered an LNG carrier from its US-based Hanwha Philly Shipyard, marking the first export-ready LNG vessel built in the US in nearly 50 years. Valued at over $250 million, the 174,000 cubic meter ship will be delivered by mid-2028, with key construction done in South Korea and US compliance managed in Philadelphia.
💡The order advances US shipbuilding ambitions and follows Hanwha’s 2023 acquisition of the Philly Shipyard, which aims to build up to 10 vessels annually by 2035.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ordered the owners and operators of the X-Press Pearl container ship to pay $1 billion in compensation for the severe environmental and economic damage caused when the vessel caught fire and sank near Colombo in 2021. The ship was carrying hazardous cargo including nitric acid and over 1,500 containers when it burned for weeks before sinking, releasing vast amounts of toxins and plastic pellets into the Indian Ocean.
The court held the Singapore-based owner, charterers, and local agents liable under the polluter pays principle and criticized the Sri Lankan government for failing to act swiftly to prevent further harm. A compensation commission will oversee payments and rehabilitation efforts, while criminal investigations continue.
💡The incident is considered the worst marine environmental catastrophe in Sri Lanka’s history and one of the largest marine plastic spills worldwide, with long-lasting ecological impacts still felt four years later.
Space
In space developments, Australia prepares for its first orbital rocket launch in over 50 years, while China strengthens regulations for its expanding commercial space sector. The Subaru Telescope’s discovery of a distant Solar System object challenges existing theories. The Philippines and Thailand advance satellite technology use and regulatory frameworks to enhance energy management, disaster resilience, and space economy growth
Australia
Australian space company Gilmour Space is set to attempt the first-ever orbital launch from Australian soil using a sovereign-built rocket, the Eris, on July 27, with a 10-hour launch window opening at 21:30 UTC. The launch was previously delayed from July 16 due to operational issues and unfavorable winds.
Eris is a three-stage hybrid rocket powered by proprietary Sirius and Phoenix engines, featuring 3D-printed solid fuel grains combined with liquid oxidizers—a first for an orbital hybrid design. Standing 25 meters tall, Eris can deliver up to 215 kg to a 500 km Sun-synchronous orbit.
💡The launch marks Australia’s return to orbital launches after more than 50 years since the last in 1971. The Bowen Orbital Spaceport in Queensland, developed in partnership with the Juru traditional custodians, will support the flight.
China
China’s National Space Administration (CNSA) has issued a new directive to strengthen quality supervision in commercial space projects. The directive sets clear responsibilities and management rules covering all project phases—from design and manufacturing to launch, operation, recovery, and decommissioning.
💡The aim is to raise quality standards and promote orderly development as China’s commercial space sector rapidly expands with technological advances and growing infrastructure.
Japan
The Subaru Telescope’s FOSSIL project has discovered 2023 KQ14, a small distant object beyond Pluto classified as the fourth known “sednoid,” characterized by its unusual, stable orbit lasting over 4.5 billion years. Follow-up observations and archival data helped track its orbit over 19 years. Unlike other sednoids, 2023 KQ14’s current orbit differs, suggesting the outer Solar System is more complex and diverse than previously thought.
💡The discovery challenges the Planet Nine hypothesis, as Dr. Yukun Huang notes the misaligned orbit lowers the likelihood of its existence, proposing that a planet may have once existed but was ejected. Dr. Fumi Yoshida emphasizes that finding such objects in regions beyond Neptune’s influence reveals important clues about the Solar System’s early history.
Philippines
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and National Power Corporation (NPC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement to use satellite technology to boost energy infrastructure, disaster resilience, and environmental management.
💡The partnership will focus on project site monitoring, post-disaster damage assessment, and dams and watershed management. Satellite data will help optimize power infrastructure planning, speed up disaster recovery, and improve flood control. PhilSA will also train NPC staff on satellite data use.
Thailand
Thailand is introducing a Landing Rights policy to let foreign satellite providers operate locally, aiming to expand space technology access and develop its space economy. Supported by the National Space Policy Committee, this effort includes regulatory updates, infrastructure growth, and international partnerships like the Artemis Accords and China’s lunar project.
💡The committee also approved an updated National Space Master Plan and reviewed progress on space traffic management.
**Nothing in this article is intended to be or should be construed as legal or financial advice.**