International News
Results of Biden-Xi Summit Promise a Pivotal Turn for Global Economic Harmony
In a historic face-to-face encounter, U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping convened on 15 November 2023, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference near San Francisco. This landmark meeting, their first in a year, carried significant implications for the global economy. “We have to ensure that competition does not veer […]
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Thailand to Invest US$27 Billion in 100km Flyover Linking Two Oceans
In a groundbreaking shift from the initial $27 billion Thai Canal Dredging project, the new Thailand government, led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, is steering towards a colossal infrastructural endeavour. The transformative initiative involves the construction of a 100-kilometre flyover connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean at Kra Isthmus, abandoning the contentious Kra […]
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Hyundai’s US$1.5bn Green Oasis: Ulsan EV Plant Set to Produce 200,000 Electric Vehicles Annually
In a groundbreaking move towards sustainability and innovation, Hyundai has commenced the construction of a state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Ulsan, South Korea. The US$1.5 billion facility, slated to begin full-scale construction by the end of 2023, represents Hyundai’s commitment to producing 200,000 electric cars annually. This ambitious project signifies Hyundai’s first new […]
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Hanoi Unveils Ambitious US$4.2bn Smart City Project Anchored by Vietnam’s Tallest Skyscraper
In a landmark move to propel urban development, Hanoi unveiled a visionary smart city project in November, covering a sprawling 272-hectare expanse and entailing a colossal investment of US$4.2 billion. The focal point of this monumental undertaking is the Phuong Trach Tower, a striking 108-storey financial skyscraper, slated to be Vietnam’s tallest building. It is […]
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AI-powered, Blood-donation Room Monitoring Project Wins the 2023 Enactus Brazil and Bentley Systems iTwin4Good Challenge
EXTON, Pa. – Nov. 16, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, and Enactus Brazil, an international nonprofit organization, today announced the winner of the 2023 iTwin4Good Challenge, a competition where students combine their software development skills and passion for social action to solve problems in their communities using digital […]
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bp Selects AssetWise Lifecycle Information Management and AssetWise Reliability as Standard for Information Management and Asset Integrity
For an Enterprise-wide Approach to Asset Information Management in Parallel with Structural Integrity and Reliability Management EXTON, Pa. – Nov. 2, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that bp has selected Bentley’s AssetWise Asset Lifecycle Information Management (ALIM) and AssetWise Reliability (AR), part of Bentley Infrastructure Cloud, […]
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Female Nigerian Entrepreneur Transforms Tyre Waste into Sustainable Construction Products
In the bustling city of Lagos, a visionary entrepreneur, Ifedolapo Runsewe, is revolutionising the way Nigeria deals with tyre waste. Through her company, Free Recycle, Runsewe is not only addressing the environmental challenge posed by discarded tyres but also creating valuable products for various applications. The Free Recycle factory, a beacon of sustainability, processes over […]
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China Paves the Way for Transformative Investment in Vietnam’s North-South Railway
In a strategic development on the sidelines of the recent Belt & Road Forum in Beijing, China Communications construction company Ltd. (CCCC) has unveiled a groundbreaking proposal to invest in Vietnam’s ambitious North-South Railway project, taking regional cooperation and infrastructure innovation to new heights. The North-South Railway initiative, spanning approximately 1,500 kilometers from the capital […]
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Rising Skies in Southeast Asia: Why are South East Asian Countries Suddenly Expanding & Building New Mega-sized Airports?
The azure skies of Southeast Asia are in the midst of a remarkable transformation. Seven ASEAN countries are embarking on ambitious airport expansion projects, reflecting the region’s remarkable growth and the pressing need to meet burgeoning demand. Research by Nikkei predicts that the annual passenger capacity at airports in the capitals of these nations will […]
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Bentley Systems Announces the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure Founders’ Honors
SINGAPORE – Oct. 12, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure Founders’ Honors. During the 2023 Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards event held today, 15 projects were recognized for Founders’ Honors. With input from senior company executives, Greg Bentley […]
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