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ADB Unveils USD 10 Billion Investment to Realize ASEAN Power Grid Vision
In a bold move that could reshape the energy landscape of Southeast Asia, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a groundbreaking investment plan of up to USD 10 billion aimed at realizing the ASEAN Power Grid initiative. ADB President Masato Kanda made the announcement during a meeting of the Board of Directors in Milan […]
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Laos Commences Construction of USD 360 Million Hydropower Dam for Electricity Export to Vietnam
On April 29, 2025, Laos officially marked the groundbreaking of the Nam Neun 1 hydropower dam, a significant project with a planned capacity of 124 megawatts. With an investment of approximately USD 360 million, this facility is set to primarily supply electricity to Vietnam. The ceremony was attended by prominent officials, including His Excellency Sonexay […]
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China’s Steel Exports to ASEAN Surge, Sparking Concerns Among Regional Producers
In a significant development for the steel industry, China’s steel exports to ASEAN countries have skyrocketed in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 36.55 million tons. This figure constitutes approximately 70% of China’s total steel exports and marks a staggering 32% increase year on year, according to a recent report by Yieh News. The report […]
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Impact Report 2024: How Bentley Systems Is Helping Make the World and Our Infrastructure More Sustainable and Resilient
Kathleen Moore Not too long ago, students at an elementary school in eastern Pakistan’s Pakpattan district faced a daunting problem: Their source of drinking water was a drum filled by a contaminated tap. Bentley Systems, the global infrastructure software company, offered a solution. Through its STEM Grant program, which funds education projects selected by staff, […]
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The Future is Here: A New Beginning | Countdown to 2025 CICEE
In May 2025, the global construction machinery industry’s spotlight will once again focus on Changsha, China. As the 4th Changsha International Construction Equipment Exhibition (2025CICEE) enters its countdown, this “Capital of Construction Machinery” stands fully prepared. With 300,000 square meters of exhibition space, 1,650 Chinese and international exhibitors, and over 300,000 professional visitors, it […]
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2025 Changsha International Construction Machinery Expo: China’s Strength in the Global Industrial Chain Transformation
From May 15 to 18, 2025, the International Convention and Exhibition Center in Changsha, Hunan, will host the annual event of the global construction machinery industry—the 2025 Changsha International Construction Machinery Expo (CICEE). With a theme of “High-end, Intelligent, and Green,” this expo serves as a hub for global technological innovation and industry collaboration […]
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US tariffs: Impact on data centre construction
The US tariffs will negatively impact data centre construction and, as a result, drive up the cost of AI processing. Building data centres requires materials and supplies, construction equipment, electrical components, and cooling systems, even before IT and network infrastructure are deployed. As all construction costs increase, so will the cost of data centre builds, […]
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Vietnam Launches Ambitious USD 8.4 Billion Wonder City Project in Can Gio
Vingroup, a prominent Vietnamese conglomerate, has officially broken ground on a groundbreaking modern tourist development titled Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio, a coastal area located about 50 kilometers southeast of Ho Chi Minh City. The project, which represents an investment of over 217.05 trillion VND (approximately USD 8.44 billion), aims to create a […]
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AEON Breaks Ground on USD 46 Million Shopping Mall in Vietnam
In a strategic move amidst the global economic downturn, Japanese retail giant AEON is strengthening its presence in Vietnam with the groundbreaking of a new shopping mall. On April 19, 2025, AEON Vietnam commenced construction on the AEON HAI DUONG shopping mall in Hai Duong province, located just north of Hanoi. The project has […]
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Protecting The Big Easy: This Year’s Mardi Gras Showed Again How Infrastructure And Digital Twins Can Help Keep New Orleans Safe and Dry
By Tomas Kellner New Orleans is home to awe-inspiring music, food and street parties. But let’s not forget equally awe-inspiring infrastructure, which keeps the Big Easy dry. That was evident in early March when New Orleans entered “Deep Gras,” the boisterous coda to months of revelry culminating in Fat Tuesday, the end of the Mardi […]
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