Author: The PPP Post

Kazakhstan Education Sector PPPs continue to lead the country’s public-private partnership portfolio. Aidos Kobetov, First Deputy Chairman of the Management Board and Board Member of Kazakhstan Public-Private Partnership Center JSC, recently stated that Kazakhstan has around 1,300 PPP agreements. He said nearly 57% of these agreements relate to the education sector. He shared these figures during the Eurasian Development Bank Annual Meeting and Business Forum in Almaty. The education portfolio includes schools, kindergartens and other related facilities. The figures highlight education as the leading sector in Kazakhstan’s PPP portfolio, with schools and kindergartens driving much of the activity. Education accounted…

Saudi-listed Miahona has signed a 25-year public-private partnership agreement for the Zomin Water Treatment Plant in Uzbekistan’s Jizzakh region. The Uzbekistan water treatment PPP carries a value of around SAR 395 million, or nearly $105 million. The plant can treat 50,000 cubic metres of water per day and will support drinking water supply in the region. The deal also gives Miahona a stronger presence outside Saudi Arabia as it expands its water infrastructure business in international markets. The project still needs a government decree in Uzbekistan before the final contract value and implementation steps are confirmed. Miahona expects operations to…

Vietnam urban railway development is gaining attention as Ho Chi Minh City seeks faster metro expansion. The city has opened only the Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien metro line so far. Yet its transport plan targets a 355-kilometre urban railway network by 2035. A newer political target is even more urgent. Resolution No. 09-NQ/TW seeks 200 kilometres of metro lines by 2030. It also aims to substantially complete the city’s metro network by 2045. These goals are difficult to meet through public funds alone. Official development assistance and grants remain useful, but procedures can be slow. Therefore, the city is turning to…

NASA has announced a new public-private partnership with Relativity Space to advance Mars science and support future human exploration. The NASA Mars Science Partnership will combine NASA’s scientific expertise with commercial delivery capacity, marking another step in the growing role of private companies in deep-space missions. Under the arrangement, NASA will provide the Aeolus atmospheric-science payload suite, while Relativity Space will supply the spacecraft, rocket and cruise operations needed to deliver the instruments to Mars. The mission is planned for launch in 2028. Aeolus is designed to study Martian winds, temperatures, dust and clouds, all of which are critical for…

South Korea has launched the Korean Food (KFood) Smart Manufacturing Alliance, a new public-private platform designed to modernize Korean food production through AI, smart factories and digital food safety systems. The launch took place at COEX D Hall in Seoul during the AI+ Smart Factory Show 2026, held from June 10 to June 12. The new platform brings together government ministries, food manufacturers, technology SMEs, industry associations and specialized institutions to improve the global competitiveness of Korean food products. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, and the Ministry of Food and Drug…

Saudi Arabia has launched a new phase of the Saudi Sports Clubs Investment program. The Ministry of Sport and the National Center for Privatization & PPP announced the offering of five clubs to local and international investors. The offering includes Al-Riyadh, Abha, Al-Fateh, Al-Tai and Al-Shoulla. These clubs are located in Riyadh, Abha, Al-Ahsa, Hail and Al-Kharj. Investors can submit expressions of interest and qualification documents through the NCP website. The deadline for qualification requests is July 5, 2026. This step shows Saudi Arabia’s plan to bring private capital into sports. It also moves the sector beyond events, sponsorships and…

Vietnam has launched the Vietnam healthcare PPP network to strengthen health care and protection services for women, mothers and children across the country. The initiative follows a memorandum of understanding signed on June 3, 2026, between the Maternal and Child Health Department under the Ministry of Health and the Tam Anh – VNVC – ECO – Nutrihome healthcare ecosystem. Importantly, the partnership goes beyond hospital-based treatment. It focuses on disease prevention, vaccination, nutrition, mental health support, maternal care and child protection in digital spaces. In addition, the model reflects a growing shift in public service delivery, where the government sets…

The Samsung Heavy FLNG contract marks a major achievement for South Korea’s shipbuilding and energy industries. Samsung Heavy Industries has secured a major order for a floating liquefied natural gas facility in Louisiana, United States. The EPC contract is valued at around $2.8 billion, while the wider project is estimated at nearly $4.8 billion. The facility will be built over about five years and may operate for almost 25 years after completion. It will produce, store and offload LNG from offshore gas resources. Moreover, the deal shows how Korea is moving beyond simple construction work. It combines public investment, private…

Telangana has taken a major step to connect youth training with real jobs. The State Government introduced the Young India Skill University Public-Private Partnership Bill, 2024 in the Assembly. Legislative Affairs Minister D. Sridhar Babu tabled the Bill in the House. The proposed Telangana Skill University PPP will bring government and industry together. It aims to train young people in job-ready skills. The university will not follow a purely classroom-based model. Instead, it will focus on practical training, company-led courses, internships, apprenticeships and placement support. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is expected to lay the foundation stone for the university…

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance Francois Rodgers has urged Ugu District Municipality to consider a Public-Private Partnership model for the Cwabeni Bulk Water Supply Upgrade Project. The Ugu water PPP project could help improve water access in the district. It may also support local growth and better municipal services. In a letter to Ugu District Mayor Sikhumbuzo Mqadi, Rodgers described the project as important for stronger water infrastructure. He said PPPs can bring public oversight and private-sector skills together. This approach can help government deliver projects faster and more efficiently. Moreover, the proposal comes when many municipalities face pressure to improve…