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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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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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10 Years of Partnership with Toyota, Ignites EV Leadership for Tesla
In a remarkable evolution over the past two decades, Tesla has emerged as the unrivaled leader in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, driven by a transformative partnership with Toyota in 2010. This collaboration, dissolved later on, bestowed Tesla with essential manufacturing expertise and its inaugural factory, propelling its extraordinary trajectory. Today, the tables have turned […]
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World’s Highest Tunnel Completes Construction, Bolstering Connectivity in Tibet
In a remarkable feat of engineering and perseverance, the Gokarla Tunnel, the world’s longest high-altitude road tunnel, has reached its completion after an impressive seven-year construction period. Situated in the awe-inspiring region of Tibet, this significant milestone in infrastructure development is poised to enhance connectivity and facilitate economic growth. At staggering altitudes of 4,248 meters […]
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Delays Loom Over Thailand’s High-Speed Rail Linking Three Airports Project
The long-awaited high-speed railway project connecting three major airports in Thailand, namely Don Moeung, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao, may face further delays, despite the initial agreement signed between the Thai government and the Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group in 2019. According to Mr. Nirut Maneephan, The State Railway of Thailand (SRT), as of July 4, 2023, construction […]
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