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China Plans to Build 6,000km Transcontinental Road to Algeria (North Africa)
In a landmark partnership set to reshape Algeria’s socio-economic landscape, China and Algeria have embarked on an ambitious journey to construct an extensive 6,000 kilometres of railway lines. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune lauded this monumental effort as a cornerstone of his nation’s progress. The project heralded on www.africanews.com on 29 August 2023, is a testament […]
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Vietnam 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 […]
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Kia Explores Ambitious Plans for First ASEAN Production Hub in Thailand
South Korea’s automotive giant, Kia Corp, is actively contemplating the establishment of its inaugural production facility in Thailand. This ambitious venture is set to boast an impressive annual production capacity of 250,000 vehicles, significantly enhancing Kia’s presence in the Southeast Asian market. Channel News Asia reported this development on 8 September 2023. Kia, renowned as […]
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Bentley Systems’ iTwin Ventures Acquires Blyncsy, Breakthrough Innovator in AI Services for Transportation Operations and Maintenance
To Broaden and Accelerate Infrastructure Asset Analytics EXTON, Pa. – Aug. 14, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the acquisition of Blyncsy provider of breakthrough artificial intelligence services for departments of transportation to support operations and maintenance activities. The digital twin ecosystem focus of Bentley’s iTwin Ventures […]
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Bentley Systems Announces the Finalists of 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Winners to Be Announced on October 12 at Bentley’s 2023 Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards Event in Singapore EXTON, Pa. – 30 August 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the finalists of the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. The annual awards program honors the […]
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Contemporary Technology Uses Ancient Technology Wisdom: Pyxis Ocean Ships Sailing from China to Brazil, World Navigation Revolution
In a remarkable fusion of time-honored maritime wisdom and cutting-edge technology, the winds of innovation are propelling a transformation in cargo shipping. Echoing the era when sail-powered vessels navigated the world’s oceans, a pioneering cargo ship, Pyxis Ocean, is preparing to set sail on an unprecedented voyage from China to Brazil, unfurling its colossal sails […]
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Elon 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 […]
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A New Era of Clean Energy: China Installs Core Module of World’s First Commercial Small Nuclear Reactor Capable of Producing 125 MW
A significant stride towards sustainable energy solutions was accomplished on Thursday 17 August as China successfully installed the core module of the groundbreaking Linglong One, the world’s inaugural commercial small modular reactor (SMR). Situated in the idyllic Hainan province in southern China, this achievement signifies a pivotal moment in the SMR’s journey towards operation, according […]
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China 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 […]
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China 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 […]
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