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Indonesia is set to invest nearly USD 3 billion to complete the second phase of its new capital development
The Indonesian government will allocate an additional 48.8 trillion IDR (approximately USD 2.99 billion) to continue its new capital (IKN) development during the second phase, which spans from 2025 to 2029. Vietnam Plus reported this information on January 23, 2025. In the first phase (from 2022 to 2024), the Indonesian government has already invested 89 […]
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GeoStudio, the Future of Limit Equilibrium Analysis
By Louis Henry Prates Integrated geotechnical workflow Seequent’s vision is to provide a suite of underground solutions that seamlessly integrate into every stage of infrastructure development. Starting with field data collection and management with OpenGround, moving on to subsurface characterization and geological modeling with LeapFrog Works, and culminating in advanced Geotechnical Analysis with PLAXIS and […]
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Vietnam’s USD 67 Billion High-Speed Rail Project Charts Independent Path, Shunning Foreign Investment
In a groundbreaking move that signals Vietnam’s growing economic confidence, the Vietnamese National Assembly has approved an ambitious USD 67 billion high-speed rail network connecting Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, with the revolutionary decision to fund the megaproject primarily through domestic sources rather than traditional foreign investment, according to an announcement from the National […]
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Q&A: Driving Innovation for Integrating AI and Sustainability in Transportation Solutions for a Greener Future
In the last decade, there has been a significant focus on digital technology and artificial intelligence worldwide. Bentley Systems, a leading company in infrastructure engineering software, recently held the 2024 Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards in Vancouver, Canada. This event brought together prominent industry leaders and users from around the globe to discuss […]
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China Approves Highest & Largest Hydropower Dam in Tibet Worth USD 127 Billion Amid Global Concerns
China has approved the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the lower Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, with an estimated cost of USD 127 billion. The project, poised to generate three times more energy than the Three Gorges Dam, is expected to redefine renewable energy development globally but has raised significant concerns about […]
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COP29 Dispatch: How Digital Twins Can Fortify Infrastructure Against Fierce Storms
By Chris Noon The United Nations calls climate change primarily a water crisis, bringing too much or too little water to the wrong places at the wrong time. Spain’s Valencia province is the latest example. Weeks after deadly flooding swept away bridges and buildings, tens of thousands of volunteers are still digging out their towns […]
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Vietnam Leads Southeast Asia’s Energy Transition with New USD 15.5 Billion Commitment from EU & US
Vietnam is emerging as a leading hub for renewable energy in Southeast Asia, driven by a USD 15.5 billion pledge from international partners, including the UK, US, and EU, under the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) agreement. This commitment aims to fund renewable energy projects, reduce the nation’s reliance on coal, and support its ambitious […]
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Guangxi Positions Itself as Digital Silk Road Hub, Achieving 182% Trade Growth with ASEAN
Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is stepping up efforts to solidify its position as a key hub for the Digital Silk Road, driving high-quality digital economy growth and strengthening ASEAN cooperation through the China-ASEAN Information Port. Officials announced that the region achieved an impressive 182% year-on-year trade growth with ASEAN in the first three quarters of […]
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Southeast Asia’s Largest Solar Projects Lead Global Renewable Energy Growth
Southeast Asia continues to lead the renewable energy charge with landmark solar projects across Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand, showcasing the region’s commitment to sustainable development. With ASEAN member states targeting 35% renewable energy capacity by 2025, the region currently boasts 28 GW of utility-scale solar and wind power, contributing 9% to its total electricity capacity, […]
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Bentley Systems: Open Data Ecosystems to Advance Infrastructure Engineering
At its Year in Infrastructure conference, Bentley highlights the value of open data ecosystems to improve infrastructure resilience and sustainability VANCOUVER (Bentley Systems’ Year in Infrastructure 2024) — Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, unveiled its vision for open data ecosystems to advance infrastructure engineering at its annual Year in Infrastructure […]
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