Road and Infrastructure
Civil infrastructure geoprofessionals are ready to adopt the cloud
The report highlights time-consuming data management practices, with data residing in disparate “‘silos’” CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND, July 19, 2023 – Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, today announced the findings of its latest Geoprofessionals Data Management Report, which looks at the trends, challenges, and opportunities in geoscience data. Jo Knight, Chief Customer Officer, Seequent, said, “As […]
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Infrastructure Projects in India, South Korea, and Southeast Asia Named as Finalists in Bentley Systems’ 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Winners to Be Selected and Announced on Oct. 12 as Part of Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards EXTON, Pa. – Sept. 27, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, has announced several projects from India, South Korea, and Southeast Asia as finalists in Bentley’s 2023 Going Digital Awards in […]
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New Port Facility in Koh Kong Province Inaugurated & Initially Tested
In a significant stride toward bolstering both tourism and international trade, the inauguration of the Koh Kong Port in Koh Kong province marked a pivotal moment in Cambodia’s coastal development. This grand ceremony, presided over by Mrs. I Neari Net, Deputy Governor of Koh Kong Province, on 25 September 2023, signified the opening of new […]
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Japan Commits US$430 Million to Transform Sihanoukville Port into ASEAN’s Largest by 2028
The Japanese government has pledged a substantial investment of US$430 million for the expansion and enhancement of Sihanoukville port. This transformative endeavour, set to be realised by 2028, aspires to position Sihanoukville as “the largest port in ASEAN.” This announcement was made by HE Ueno Atsushi, the new Ambassador of Japan to the Kingdom of […]
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Thailand-China High-Speed Railway Hits Fast Track: Phase 1 Operational by 2027
The dream of a high-speed rail connection between Thailand and China is rapidly becoming a reality. The State Railway of Thailand has unveiled ambitious plans to have the first phase of the Thailand-China high-speed rail line, spanning from Bangkok to Nakhon Rachasima, operational by the year 2027. This monumental project, which will encompass a 253-kilometer […]
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Vietur Consortium Wins Bid to Construct US$1.5 Billion Long Thanh International Airport Terminal
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has awarded the construction of the US$1.5 billion terminal at Long Thanh International Airport, located near Ho Chi Minh City, to the Vietur Consortium. This consortium, led by the seasoned Turkish contractor IC Içtas, boasts the participation of nine Vietnamese companies alongside IC Içtas itself. Notably, this selection follows […]
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Phnom Penh’s New Koh Pich-Koh Nora Bridge Set to Open Temporarily in October
The cable-stayed concrete bridge spanning from Koh Pich to Koh Nora in the Chamkarmon and Chbar Ampov districts is now complete and poised for inauguration on 27 October. This eagerly awaited development was announced during a bridge connection ceremony presided over by His Excellency Khuong Sreng, the Governor of the Board of Governors of Phnom […]
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China Plans to Build 6,000km Transcontinental Road to Algeria (North Africa)
In a landmark partnership set to reshape Algeria’s socio-economic landscape, China and Algeria have embarked on an ambitious journey to construct an extensive 6,000 kilometres of railway lines. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune lauded this monumental effort as a cornerstone of his nation’s progress. The project heralded on www.africanews.com on 29 August 2023, is a testament […]
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Cambodia Seeks Japanese Support for Vital Flood Protection and Irrigation Rehabilitation Projects
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MWRM) has initiated discussions with Japan, seeking assistance for three pivotal projects focused on flood protection and irrigation restoration. This request came to light during a meeting between HE Tho Chetha, the Minister of MWRM, and HE UENO Atsushi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan, along with Mr […]
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Contemporary Technology Uses Ancient Technology Wisdom: Pyxis Ocean Ships Sailing from China to Brazil, World Navigation Revolution
In a remarkable fusion of time-honored maritime wisdom and cutting-edge technology, the winds of innovation are propelling a transformation in cargo shipping. Echoing the era when sail-powered vessels navigated the world’s oceans, a pioneering cargo ship, Pyxis Ocean, is preparing to set sail on an unprecedented voyage from China to Brazil, unfurling its colossal sails […]
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