International News
Nominations for the 2024 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure are Now Open
Tell Your Story to A Global Audience! Project nomination submissions are now open! deadline to submit is April 15 Bentley Systems is thrilled to announce the call for nominations for the esteemed 2024 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure celebration in Vancouver, Canada. This prestigious accolade celebrates the innovative advancements and excellence within the infrastructure sector, […]
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Revolutionizing Energy: Successful Space-to-Earth Transfer Pilot Sets Stage for Powering 10,000 Homes in Next Phase
In a groundbreaking achievement, the Space Solar Power Demonstrator (SSPD) has accomplished the first-ever transmission of solar power from orbit to Earth. Conducted through the Microwave Array for Power-transfer Low-orbit Experiment (MAPLE), the experiment marks a significant stride towards establishing space-based solar power stations, according to iflscience.com published on February 15, 2024. Launched in January […]
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Westports Holdings Explores External Investors for US$8.3bn Expansion Amidst Southeast Asia’s Port Race
Westports Holdings Bhd., Malaysia’s largest port operator, is contemplating the inclusion of external strategic investors to facilitate the funding of its ambitious 39.6 billion ringgit (US$8.3 billion) expansion. The plan involves nearly doubling the port’s capacity over the coming decades, positioning it as a key player in the competitive Southeast Asian port landscape, according to […]
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Hong Kong Economists Predict Global Economic Inflation to Remain Stagnant at 10% in 2024
As the world steps into 2024, the global economy finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with a delicate balance of risks that could shape the trajectory of the year. Schroders, in their insightful analysis on 1 February 2024, sheds light on a nuanced economic landscape, hinting at potential challenges and opportunities. Schroders underscores a notable […]
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Advancing Infrastructure: Texas Launches $1.45 Billion Using iTwin of Bentley to Build Viaduct Project in I-35 Corridor
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has embarked on a monumental $1.45 billion project. The initiative aims to address the surging demand on the I-35 corridor by introducing a cutting-edge viaduct, thereby augmenting the thoroughfare with three additional lanes in each direction. The project, overseen by Ferrovial Construction U.S. and Webber LLC, leverages Bentley’s iTwin […]
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Indonesia Unveils Southeast Asia’s Swiftest Railway, Just 36 mins for Jakarta to Bandung
Indonesia, a Southeast Asian gem with its rich cultural tapestry woven across more than 17,000 islands, has added another feather to its cap. The archipelagic nation is now home to the fastest railway in Southeast Asia, connecting the bustling cities of Jakarta and Bandung. The inaugural high-speed rail line, appropriately named WHOOSH, commenced operations in […]
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Global Natural Gas Boom: US$194bn Investment Fuels 70,000 km Pipeline Expansion
Amidst a surging demand for cleaner energy sources, a colossal global investment of US$194 billion is propelling the construction of natural gas pipelines, spanning an impressive 70,000 kilometres. The collective length of pipelines under construction globally has witnessed an impressive 18% surge by the close of 2023 compared to the previous year. This monumental undertaking, […]
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First Phase of Thailand’s US$28bn Landbridge Project Kicks Off
In a strategic bid for infrastructural advancement, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, joined by Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, conducted a thorough examination of the Land Bridge megaproject on 21 January 2024. The project, designed to seamlessly connect Ranong province with Chumphon province, unfolds as a multi-faceted initiative encompassing deep-water ports, an […]
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Satellite LOTUSat-1 to Carry Vietnam’s Dream into Space by End of 2024
Vietnam is on the brink of a historic technological feat as it prepares to launch its maiden radar technology satellite, LOTUSat-1, into orbit by the close of 2024. The LOTUSat-1, a 600-kilogram marvel of cutting-edge radar technology, is a testament to Vietnam’s ambitious foray into space exploration and satellite imagery. Set to be finalised in […]
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Thai PM Calls for Higher Wages & Diverse Incentives for Foreign Investments In ASEAN
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has called on leaders of other ASEAN countries, including Malaysia and Cambodia, to work together to find ways to raise minimum wages and propose changes to foreign investment incentives, according to Thailand Business News on 22 January 2024. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, PM Thavisin emphasized the […]
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