Construction Focus
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi Shine as Top Investment Destinations in the 2023 Asia-Pacific Survey
A recent Asia-Pacific Investor Interest Survey 2023 released by CBRE reveals some great news for Vietnam’s real estate sector. Based on the experience of 500 regional real estate investment experts, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have been ranked as the top 10 most attractive destinations for cross-border investment in the Asia-Pacific region. Ho Chi […]
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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 carbon reduction opportunities in […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Cambodia’s Digital Transformation Soars with the US$30 Million National Data Center
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications marked a historic milestone today with the inauguration of the state-of-the-art National Data Center, a project valued at nearly US$30 million. The center, located in Srah Chak district, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, spans an impressive 12 stories, 36 meters wide, and 63 meters long. With an estimated construction […]
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Ring Road 3 is temporarily open and will be officially inaugurated on August 3
Ring Road 3, a vital infrastructure project in Cambodia, is set to bolster connectivity and drive economic growth in the country. The road construction has reached its completion milestone, and a temporary opening is currently in effect. The official inauguration is scheduled for August 3, 2023, with the esteemed presence of Samdech Techo Hun Sen, […]
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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, Spain, France, Algeria, […]
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