Engineering consulting firm Meinhardt, based in Singapore, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport and Urban Development (JOIN) to jointly pursue digital and smart city initiatives in developing countries in the ASEAN region. This was announced in a press release on January 17.
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The agreement aims to enhance and implement sustainable urban solutions through the exchange of knowledge and resources. JOIN is well-positioned to support Japanese infrastructure exports, while Meinhardt brings expertise in integrated planning, design, and project management to the table, according to the release.
Join is a public-private fund in Japan that facilitates investments by Japanese companies in infrastructure projects abroad.
This partnership is a result of the Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) signed last November between Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Singapore Cooperation Enterprise. The objective of the MOC is to promote the development of digital and smart cities in the ASEAN region and other parts of the world.
Meinhardt says that the MOU will provide a platform for both parties to exchange information, identify opportunities for collaboration, and work together on projects from the initial stages to make a significant impact globally.