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Smart Spaces Take Centre Stage at First International Smart Space Exhibition
Smart Spaces Take Centre Stage at First International Smart Space Exhibition Next week marks a major milestone in the evolution of digital urbanism as Hangzhou prepares to host the inaugural Internati...
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A Turning Point for Chilean Transport with $470m Santiago Railway Deal with China
A Turning Point for Chilean Transport with $470m Santiago Railway Deal with China Santiago, the bustling capital of Chile, is preparing for a major shift in its urban mobility landscape. A partnership...
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Cracking the Code of Major Road Traffic Accidents in China
Cracking the Code of Major Road Traffic Accidents in China China’s transportation network has expanded at breakneck speed, fuelled by the country’s transportation power strategy. New highways, express...
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GPR Mapping to Unlock the Secrets of Steel Fibre Reinforced Tunnel Linings
GPR Mapping to Unlock the Secrets of Steel Fibre Reinforced Tunnel Linings As global cities grow denser and surface land becomes increasingly scarce, the push underground has never been more urgent. U...
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Mapping Sanitation Gaps in India Sparks Global Framework for Change
Mapping Sanitation Gaps in India Sparks Global Framework for Change Access to basic sanitation remains one of the most pressing public health and social challenges in the world. Now, ground-breaking r...
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Unlocking the Secrets of Long-Term Creep in Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Bridges
Unlocking the Secrets of Long-Term Creep in Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Bridges When it comes to modern bridge engineering, few projects have captured global attention quite like the Tian’e Longtan Bri...
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China’s Smart Ports Power Global Trade and Community Progress
China’s Smart Ports Power Global Trade and Community Progress In 2024, the ports in China achieved a remarkable milestone, handling 17.6 billion tonnes of cargo and 330 million TEUs (twenty-foot equiv...
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Volvo CE’s New Generation A40 Articulated Hauler Arrives in Singapore
Volvo CE’s New Generation A40 Articulated Hauler Arrives in Singapore The streets of Singapore have welcomed a game‑changer. Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has just debuted its New Generation...
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Driving Asia’s Built Environment Forward at IBEW and BEX Asia 2025
Driving Asia’s Built Environment Forward at IBEW and BEX Asia 2025 The International Built Environment Week (IBEW) 2025 has officially opened its doors at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Ce...
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ADB Transforming Assam with $125m Investment in Urban Resilience and Growth
ADB Transforming Assam with $125m Investment in Urban Resilience and Growth The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has greenlit a transformative $125 million loan aimed at reshaping urban infrastructure and...
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ITWA 2025 Bringing the World to Shenzhen’s Innovation Hub
ITWA 2025 Bringing the World to Shenzhen’s Innovation Hub Industrial Tech World Asia 2025 (ITWA 2025) is gearing up for a landmark debut under a refreshed brand identity, promising to be one of the mo...
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Bengaluru Yellow Line Metro Signals a Cleaner and Faster Future
Bengaluru Yellow Line Metro Signals a Cleaner and Faster Future Bengaluru has taken another decisive step toward sustainable, modern urban transport with the launch of its Yellow Line—a 19-kilometre c...
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How Atlas Copco’s X28 Speeds Up Urban Slope Reinforcement in South Korea
How Atlas Copco’s X28 Speeds Up Urban Slope Reinforcement in South Korea In South Korea’s mountainous Gyeonggi Province, slope reinforcement isn’t just a safety precaution—it’s a lifeline for ur...
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The Road to Prosperity Requires Smart Maintenance Strategies
The Road to Prosperity Requires Smart Maintenance Strategies Proactive road maintenance is more than a technical necessity, it’s a strategic investment in economic growth, safety, and social equity. W...
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A New Dawn for Pakistan’s Mining Industry as Reko Diq Secures ADB Backing
A New Dawn for Pakistan’s Mining Industry as Reko Diq Secures ADB Backing The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) recent approval of a $410 million financing package for the Reko Diq copper-gold mine has b...
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How SANY is Driving the Next Wave of Intelligent Machinery
How SANY is Driving the Next Wave of Intelligent Machinery In an era where manufacturing is undergoing a seismic shift towards intelligence and low-carbon solutions, SANY is positioning itself at the...
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Uzbekistan’s Vision for a Modern and Sustainable Transport Network
Uzbekistan’s Vision for a Modern and Sustainable Transport Network Uzbekistan, a doubly landlocked nation at the heart of Central Asia, is on an ambitious mission to reinvent its transport sector. Ins...
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Building the Future Together at Singapore’s Int’l Built Environment Week
Building the Future Together at Singapore’s Int’l Built Environment Week In a bold move signalling a shift in industry standards, International Built Environment Week (IBEW) 2025 is set to recon...
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AEye and Black Sesame Technologies Drive Safer Railways in China
AEye and Black Sesame Technologies Drive Safer Railways in China AEye, already celebrated for its pioneering Apollo lidar sensor, has embarked on a bold venture: a strategic cooperation agreement with...
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Singapore Plans Landmark Bridge for Marina Bay Connectivity
Singapore Plans Landmark Bridge for Marina Bay Connectivity Singapore’s skyline is set for another striking addition as the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) prepares to launch the Marina Cent...
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Johor Advances Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit Plan
Johor Advances Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit Plan Malaysia’s construction and infrastructure sector is preparing for a transformative leap. The elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (e-ART) project in...
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Volvo L220G Workhorse Gets a New Lease of Life in Malaysia
Volvo L220G Workhorse Gets a New Lease of Life in Malaysia In Malaysia, a decade-old Volvo L220G wheel loader has been given a fresh lease of life through the Volvo Certified Rebuild Program. After mo...
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Driving the Future of Renewable Energy at SMART ENERGY WEEK Japan 2025
Driving the Future of Renewable Energy at SMART ENERGY WEEK Japan 2025 When it comes to setting the global agenda for renewable energy, few events carry the weight of SMART ENERGY WEEK. Organised by R...
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TDK Ventures Backs Ultraviolette to Drive India’s Electric Motorcycle Revolution
TDK Ventures Backs Ultraviolette to Drive India’s Electric Motorcycle Revolution India holds the title as the world’s largest two-wheeler market, accounting for almost 40% of global motorcycle s...
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Startup Launches Gamma Ray Plumbing Pipe Scanner in Thailand
Startup Launches Gamma Ray Plumbing Pipe Scanner in Thailand Clogged pipes are a universal headache. From apartment blocks to sprawling office complexes, discovering exactly where and why a blockage e...
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Central Asia Coatings Show 2026 Set to Paint a Bright Future for the Industry
Central Asia Coatings Show 2026 Set to Paint a Bright Future for the Industry From 28 to 30 January 2026, the Central Asia Coatings Show will return to the EXPO International Exhibition Centre in Asta...
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Smarter Digital Twins With Bayesian Calibration Framework
Smarter Digital Twins With Bayesian Calibration Framework Digital twins have become indispensable in advanced manufacturing, especially in the semiconductor and display industries. These virtual repli...
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FORLAND Expands into South East Asia with 260 Truck Order from the Philippines
FORLAND Expands into South East Asia with 260 Truck Order from the Philippines ChinaTruck.org broke the exciting news about FORLAND, who has taken a bold step in its Southeast Asian growth journey wit...
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China Redefines Large-Span Arch Bridge Construction
China Redefines Large-Span Arch Bridge Construction China has once again raised the bar for global infrastructure with trailblazing advancements in large-span arch bridge construction. Spearheaded by...
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ADB’s Bold Push for Sustainable Critical Mineral Supply Chains
ADB’s Bold Push for Sustainable Critical Mineral Supply Chains As the global economy pivots toward decarbonisation and digitalisation, the demand for critical minerals has skyrocketed. These are...
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Smart Energy Week 2025 Powering a Greener Tomorrow in Japan
Smart Energy Week 2025 Powering a Greener Tomorrow in Japan When it comes to innovation in clean energy, Japan is no stranger to leading from the front. From 17 to 19 September 2025, Makuhari Messe wi...
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The Rise of Industrial AI in Smart Manufacturing Highlighted at ARC India Forum
The Rise of Industrial AI in Smart Manufacturing Highlighted at ARC India Forum The ARC Advisory Group’s 23rd India Forum, held on July 10-11, 2025, wasn’t just another tech conference. It was a...
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Reclaiming Asia’s Rivers for People and Nature
Reclaiming Asia’s Rivers for People and Nature Across Asia, rivers have long served as lifelines—nourishing lands, feeding communities, and shaping ancient cultures. But for decades, thousands of dams...
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Shaping the Future of Infrastructure at IBEW 2025 in Singapore
Shaping the Future of Infrastructure at IBEW 2025 in Singapore Set against the unmistakable skyline of Marina Bay Sands, the International Built Environment Week (IBEW) 2025 is poised to take centre s...
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The Health & Safety Event Asia 2025 to Debut in Singapore
The Health & Safety Event Asia 2025 to Debut in Singapore Singapore is about to roll out the red carpet for one of the most important gatherings in workplace protection: the inaugural Health &...
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Navigating the Future of Offshore Energy at OEEG 2025 in Shanghai
Navigating the Future of Offshore Energy at OEEG 2025 in Shanghai Set against the bustling backdrop of Shanghai, the Offshore Energy & Equipment Global Exhibition (OEEG 2025) is primed to become a...
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Saving Lives on Asia’s Roads
Saving Lives on Asia’s Roads Every day, across Asia’s bustling highways and rural backroads, road crashes shatter lives in an instant. In 2021, the region bore the brunt of a staggering gl...
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HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Unveils Smart Factory in Ulsan
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Unveils Smart Factory in Ulsan In the heart of South Korea’s industrial nerve centre, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment has unveiled a jaw-dropping leap into the futu...
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Volvo Refocuses in China with Strategic Exit from SDLG
Volvo Refocuses in China with Strategic Exit from SDLG Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making a decisive pivot in its Chinese market strategy, confirming the sale of its entire 70% stake in...
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Korea Leaps Toward Smarter Roads with ETRI’s Heterogeneous V2X Driving Innovation
Korea Leaps Toward Smarter Roads with ETRI’s Heterogeneous V2X Driving Innovation South Korea is shifting gears on smart mobility. At the forefront of this move is the Electronics and Telecommun...
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ADB Investment Gives Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor a $68.7 Million Boost
ADB Investment Gives Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor a $68.7 Million Boost In a major push for sustainable development in Southeast Asia, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has inked a $68.7...
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TRL iROADS is Reinventing Climate-Resilient Road Management in Kerala
TRL iROADS is Reinventing Climate-Resilient Road Management in Kerala In the humid, monsoon-lashed state of Kerala, where roads snake through forests, coastal plains and bustling tourist towns, a sile...
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Singapore Gears Up for Urban Mobility Week 2026
Singapore Gears Up for Urban Mobility Week 2026 Singapore is preparing to roll out the red carpet for one of the most pivotal urban transport events in the region: the Singapore Urban Mobility Week (S...
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Green Infrastructure in Singapore – Notes for the Construction Industry
Green Infrastructure in Singapore – Notes for the Construction Industry With Singapore’s extreme dependence on imported resources, sustainable development has long been seen as a matter of survi...
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JAPAN BUILD Tokyo 2025 is the Gateway to Japan’s Construction Future
JAPAN BUILD Tokyo 2025 is the Gateway to Japan’s Construction Future JAPAN BUILD Tokyo 2025 is gearing up to take the industry by storm once again, with RX Japan officially opening exhibitor reg...
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Korea and ILO Empower ASEAN Youth for the Future of Construction
Korea and ILO Empower ASEAN Youth for the Future of Construction The construction industry across Southeast Asia is undergoing a transformation like no other. As digital technology and sustainability...
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Ancient Japanese Paving Technology Reborn to Fix Modern Road Infrastructure
Ancient Japanese Paving Technology Reborn to Fix Modern Road Infrastructure In the remote highlands of Meru, Kenya, seasonal downpours once left rural roads gutted with mud and potholes. Farmers found...
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Reimagining Growth and Entrepreneurship for a New Era
Reimagining Growth and Entrepreneurship for a New Era In the face of global uncertainty and technological upheaval, more than 1,700 global leaders convened in Tianjin, China, for the 16th Annual Meeti...
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BYD and Octopus Power Up the UK’s First Vehicle-to-Grid Bundle
BYD and Octopus Power Up the UK’s First Vehicle-to-Grid Bundle The world of electric vehicles (EVs) just got a whole lot more exciting with the announcement of the UK’s first-ever vehicle-to-gri...
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EBRD Energises Automotive Sector in Mongolia with Strategic Investment
EBRD Energises Automotive Sector in Mongolia with Strategic Investment In a determined move to pivot Mongolia’s economy further away from its reliance on extractive industries, the European Bank...
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