China Approves Six New Nuclear Reactors to Expand as World’s Biggest Pipeline of New Atomic Energy

In a resolute move that underscores its commitment to bolstering its nuclear capabilities, China's State Council has granted the green light for the construction of six new nuclear power units, signifying a monumental stride in the nation's ongoing pursuit of expanding its extensive pipeline of groundbreaking atomic energy initiatives. The approved projects, with a combined estimated investment...

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Vietnamese Automaker Invests US$2 bn in EV Factory Construction in North Carolina, USA

Vinfast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer under Vingroup, and a pioneer in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its North Carolina electric car plant on 28 July 2023. This achievement sets the stage for a transformative economic development project with an impressive $2 billion investment in the first phase of construction, sprawled across a sprawling 7...

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Unique Architectural Features of Asia’s Largest Wooden Building in Singapore

The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) of Singapore has just officially inaugurated the second-largest wooden building in the world with an area of 43,500 square metres and “the largest wooden building in Asia" in terms of the volume of timber used. The university named this masterpiece "The Gaia Timber" after the Greek goddess of Earth reflecting the building's focus on sustainability and eco...

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China and Pakistan Foster Sustainable Energy Cooperation with US$ 3.5 Billion Nuclear Power Plant

In a landmark collaboration, China and Pakistan have inaugurated the construction of Pakistan's largest nuclear power plant, a monumental project estimated at US$ 3.5 billion. Set to generate a colossal 1,200 megawatts of electricity daily for the national grid, the initiative signals a significant stride towards sustainable energy for the nation. As per a report on July 14, 2023, the groundbre...

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Bentley Systems Announces Allen Li has Joined as General Manager, China

EXTON, Pa. – June 6, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that Allen Li has been appointed to the new role of General Manager, China, reporting to Chief Revenue Officer Brock Ballard. Allen Li has had a long executive career at enterprise software leader SAP, including as Chief Operating Officer in China. He earned a b...

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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...

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Bentley 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 ...

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Indonesia 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...

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Pattaya 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...

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Medusa 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...

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