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Vietnam Breaks Ground on Mekong Delta Expressway
The government of Vietnam has broken ground on a 188km expressway which will stretch across the Mekong Delta to Tran De, a South China Sea port city. The six-lane expressway is expected to cost US$1.9 billion from the government budget and is expected to be completed in 2026. The new road will connect with Vietnam’s national expressway system as part of a planned further six expressways to link...
Read MoreBentley Systems Announces New Capabilities for Carbon Assessment in iTwin Experience
Capabilities Unlock Carbon Data Management for Infrastructure Projects EXTON, Pa. – June 26, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, is announcing at the Environment Analyst Global Business Summit, the availability of new carbon assessment capabilities in iTwin Experience to enable infrastructure professionals to seamlessly quantify ...
Read MoreIndonesia Injects US$1bn More into New Capital ‘Nusantra’
The Indonesian government has approved the injection of an additional US$1 billion for the development of the nation’s new capital city ‘Nusantra’ which is located in East Kalimantan province on Borneo island. The Nusantra mega project is projected to cost US$32 billion, 80% of which is expected to be sourced from private investment. The Indonesian government, however, has not yet secured the i...
Read MorePattaya to Build Four Monorails
Thailand’s leading resort city Pattaya has unveiled plans for the construction of four monorails to reduce traffic congestion and make it easier for tourists to get to the famous beach. The first 9.9km Green Line will have 13 stations and connect to the city’s planned new high-speed train station which will then link to the soon expanding airport as part of an overall national infrastructure ex...
Read MoreMedusa Submarine Cable System: A Game-Changer for Mediterranean Connectivity
In a monumental stride towards transforming connectivity in the Mediterranean, Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), Elettra, Medusa, and Orange have officially broken ground on the Medusa Submarine Cable System. Spanning over 8,700 kilometers, this visionary project is set to become the region's longest cable, facilitating essential connections between ten countries, including Morocco, Portugal, Spai...
Read More10 Years of Partnership with Toyota, Ignites EV Leadership for Tesla
In a remarkable evolution over the past two decades, Tesla has emerged as the unrivaled leader in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, driven by a transformative partnership with Toyota in 2010. This collaboration, dissolved later on, bestowed Tesla with essential manufacturing expertise and its inaugural factory, propelling its extraordinary trajectory. Today, the tables have turned as Toyota seek...
Read MoreWorld’s Highest Tunnel Completes Construction, Bolstering Connectivity in Tibet
In a remarkable feat of engineering and perseverance, the Gokarla Tunnel, the world's longest high-altitude road tunnel, has reached its completion after an impressive seven-year construction period. Situated in the awe-inspiring region of Tibet, this significant milestone in infrastructure development is poised to enhance connectivity and facilitate economic growth. At staggering altitudes of ...
Read MoreDelays Loom Over Thailand’s High-Speed Rail Linking Three Airports Project
The long-awaited high-speed railway project connecting three major airports in Thailand, namely Don Moeung, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao, may face further delays, despite the initial agreement signed between the Thai government and the Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group in 2019. According to Mr. Nirut Maneephan, The State Railway of Thailand (SRT), as of July 4, 2023, construction work has yet to commenc...
Read MoreDogen City: Pioneering the World’s First Floating Medical Haven in Japan
In a groundbreaking initiative poised to revolutionize urban development and healthcare, Japanese firm N-Ark has unveiled its visionary plan for Dogen City, the world's first floating medical city. Situated in Hamamatsu City, a vibrant port located 200km southwest of Tokyo, this innovative project represents a bold response to the challenges of climate change and population growth. Dogen City i...
Read MoreStockholm Wood City: Pioneering the World’s Largest Wooden Urban Development
Renowned Swedish developer Atrium Ljungberg has unveiled plans to construct Stockholm Wood City, set to become the world's largest wooden city. This groundbreaking project will transform the former industrial quarter of Sickla in southern Stockholm, spanning an impressive 250,000 square meters of land. With a vision encompassing 2,000 homes, 7,000 office spaces, as well as an array of shops and re...
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