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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 even taller than Malaysia's ...
Read MoreChina 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 ...
Read MoreRising 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 soar to a staggering 653 million by ...
Read MoreBentley Systems Recognizes the Year in Infrastructure 2023 as Groundbreaking for Infrastructure Intelligence
Bentley Infrastructure Cloud Compounds Value of Engineering Data; iTwin Capabilities Added to Bentley Open Applications SINGAPORE – Oct. 12, 2023 – At its annual Year in Infrastructure conference, Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, described 2023 as a “groundbreaking year” for infrastructure intelligence. Citing users’ projects, CEO Gre...
Read MoreChina Spends US$10bn to Dig Massive New Canal to Ease Trade Flow with ASEAN
Recognizing that the eastern port where goods pass through the port near Taiwan looks unstable and is under US surveillance, China has invested a staggering US$10.3 billion (equivalent to 72.7 billion yuan) to carve out the sprawling Pinglu Canal. Stretching over 134 kilometers, this monumental waterway links the Xijin Reservoir near Guangxi's vibrant capital city, Nanning, to the bustling port of...
Read MoreVietnam Emerges as Key Player in US Economic Diversification Strategy
President Joe Biden's visit to Vietnam marks a pivotal moment in the strengthening of economic bonds between the United States and Hanoi. This strategic move aims to reduce America's dependence on China and signifies a significant diplomatic shift, according to CNN News on 11 September 2023. The two former adversaries have formally upgraded their diplomatic relations to a "comprehensive strateg...
Read MoreElon Musk’s Hyperloop Vision: Revolutionizing Travel Faster Than Sound in Next Decade
In a groundbreaking leap towards revolutionising transportation, Elon Musk's hyperloop concept is hurtling closer to reality. With a triumphant human test ride successfully conducted in November 2020, the horizon for its realisation could be less than a decade away, according to BusinessInsider on 23 July 2023. The genesis of the hyperloop's popularity traces back to 2013, ignited by Elon Musk'...
Read MoreChina Invests US$3.95bn on UHV DC Transmission Line to Connect Two Regions
China has taken another monumental step towards its clean energy goals as the construction of an ultra-high voltage direct current (UHV DC) transmission line spanning an impressive 1,634km has commenced. The State Grid Corporation of China, the driving force behind this visionary project, revealed that it involves a substantial investment of approximately US$3.95 billion (28.1 billion CNY), accord...
Read MoreChina Accelerates Vision with Transformative Upgrade of Railway Link to Vietnam
A monumental transformation is underway as China embarks on a journey to elevate an existing railway into its maiden high-speed rail connection to Vietnam. The inaugural step in this visionary endeavour was taken on 8 August 2023, marking the genesis of a new era in connectivity and transport, as reported by CGTN. The canvas of this transformative narrative is currently painted by the 46.9-kilo...
Read MoreVietnam Set to Launch Second Metro Line in 2023, Underground Line Section Extended to 2027
As Vietnam's capital city looks towards a greener, more efficient future, the eagerly anticipated Nhon - Hanoi Station metro line promises to be a game-changer in urban transport. The elevated section of this revolutionary underground railway line is set to commence operations in 2023, a significant step towards easing traffic congestion and reducing emissions in the bustling city, according to th...
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