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87% of Property Developers in Asia Pacific Targeting 100% Green Certified Portfolios by 2030
A recent study by JLL unveils a significant trend in the Asia Pacific region, with nine out of ten commercial real estate occupiers striving to achieve 100% green-certified portfolios by 2030, driven by corporate net zero carbon (NZC) goals. This revelation comes from Retalkasia’s report dated 26 March 2024. According to global real estate consulting […]
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COP28 Targets Tripled Renewable Energy by 2030, Unveils Asia’s US$7bn Solar and US$58bn Wind Power Market
At the recent COP28 summit in Dubai, the world witnessed a monumental agreement among over 100 nations to triple renewable energy production by 2030. This ambitious pact, unparalleled in its scale and urgency, aims to nearly double the current annual growth rate of renewable sources like wind, solar, and geothermal power, heralding a decisive step […]
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Chinese-Built Dams Imperil Mekong River Health: Threatening Extinction of 1 in 5 Fish Species
Approximately one in five (20%) of the fish species inhabiting the Mekong River are at risk of extinction due to unsustainable hydropower plant development practices, according to the research, spearheaded by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and 25 other marine and wildlife conservation organizations published on 4 March 2024 updated by SCMP on 22 March […]
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Empowering ASEAN Citizens: Google and ASEAN Foundation Launch Digital Literacy Initiative
Google.org and the ASEAN Foundation have joined forces to introduce the ASEAN Digital Literacy Program (ADLP), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at elevating digital literacy among citizens across the ASEAN region, equipping them with essential skills to navigate the digital landscape effectively, according to pattayamail published on 22 March 2024. The unveiling of the ASEAN Digital […]
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Saudi Arabia to Welcome World’s First ‘Dragon Ball’ Theme Park Covering 500km2
Toei Animation has announced that Saudi Arabia will be the site of the world’s inaugural theme park based on the beloved “Dragon Ball” franchise, marking a significant milestone in entertainment ventures. The Japanese studio has entered into a strategic partnership with the Saudi government’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), with the latter funding construction and associated […]
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Singapore Emerges as Top Cross-Border Investor in Asia Pacific Real Estate in 2023
Singaporean investors took the lead as the most prolific cross-border investors in the Asia Pacific region in 2023, surpassing their American counterparts. Their investment amounted to approximately US$8.3 billion ($11.1 billion), exceeding the US$7.3 billion invested by US investors during the same period, as reported by MSCI Real Assets on 27 February 2024. Notably, Singaporean […]
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Marking its 40th Anniversary, Bentley Systems Announces CEO Transition Plan
COO Nicholas Cumins to be Promoted to CEO July 1, 2024, as Greg Bentley will Transition to Executive Chair London – March 21, 2024 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that effective July 1, 2024, Greg Bentley will transition from Bentley Systems’ CEO to Executive Chair of its Board […]
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Bentley Systems Celebrated World Engineering Day by Highlighting Key Sustainable Infrastructure Projects
In 2019, the UN Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established World Engineering Day to acknowledge the critical role of engineering and engineers worldwide in fostering a better and more sustainable world. On the fourth anniversary of this significant day, Bentley Systems took the opportunity to highlight its contributions to sustainable engineering processes. In a […]
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Bentley Systems Issues Call for Nominations for the 2024 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Winners to be Selected and Announced at The Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards Event in Vancouver EXTON, Pa. – March 14, 2024 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced its call for nominations for the 2024 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. The awards, which are judged by […]
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Vietnam Spends US$63m to Build 5,000 New BTS Stations, Ranking 5th in APEC
Viettel Construction Joint Stock Corporation has embarked on a substantial investment project, committing 1,460.4 billion VND (approximately US$63.5 million) to construct 5,000 Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) for lease in 2024. This expansive project will span all 63 provinces and cities in Vietnam, aiming to bolster Viettel Construction’s BTS station count to a total of 9,975 […]
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