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Smarter Infrastructure Management For East Asia’s Sustainable Future
Smarter Infrastructure Management For East Asia’s Sustainable Future This article is based on an original piece by Oksana Nazmieva, Principal Financial Management Specialist at the Asian Development B...
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Experience Forland Smart Manufacturing In Action
Experience Forland Smart Manufacturing In Action FORLAND’s Global Partners Conference 2026 set the tone for a new chapter in international collaboration when delegates arrived in Qingdao on 12 Novembe...
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Forland Global Partners Conference Drives a New Era for Commercial Vehicles
Forland Global Partners Conference Drives a New Era for Commercial Vehicles The 2026 FORLAND Global Partners Conference opened in China with a level of ambition that reflects the shifting expectations...
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Automation Empowering Asia’s Construction Workforce
Automation Empowering Asia’s Construction Workforce Asia’s construction sector is in the midst of a profound transformation. Rapid urbanisation, ambitious infrastructure programmes, and an ageing work...
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ADB Finances Kazakhstan’s Strategic Saryagash Bypass Highway
ADB Finances Kazakhstan’s Strategic Saryagash Bypass Highway Kazakhstan’s ambitions to cement its role as a crucial Eurasian transport gateway have received a major lift, with the Asian Development Ba...
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ADB Backs Smart, Resilient Towns in Sikkim with $179m Investment
ADB Backs Smart, Resilient Towns in Sikkim with $179m Investment Sikkim, perched in the Himalayas and celebrated for its natural beauty, is charting a new path for sustainable and resilient urban deve...
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Wabtec and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Seal Historic US$4.2 Billion Locomotive Deal
Wabtec and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Seal Historic US$4.2 Billion Locomotive Deal Kazakhstan’s rail ambitions have taken a defining leap forward, as Wabtec Corporation and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) si...
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China’s World Record Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge Opens
China’s World Record Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge Opens China has just shattered the world record for bridge height. Officially opened on 28 September 2025, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge soar...
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Understanding the Rebound Effect to Tackle China’s Road Energy Puzzle
Understanding the Rebound Effect to Tackle China’s Road Energy Puzzle China’s rapid urbanisation and expanding transport networks have reshaped mobility across the nation, yet the challenge of balanci...
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How Constructed Wetlands Are Quietly Transforming City Resilience
How Constructed Wetlands Are Quietly Transforming City Resilience Cities worldwide are grappling with an uncomfortable truth. Climate change is accelerating, populations are booming, and urban spaces...
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ITW Asia Opens in Shenzhen to Promote the Future of Smart Manufacturing
ITW Asia Opens in Shenzhen to Promote the Future of Smart Manufacturing The industrial spotlight is firmly on Shenzhen this week as ITW Asia 2025 – Industrial Technology World Asia opens its doo...
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Chinese Construction Giants Shifting Gears in Africa
Chinese Construction Giants Shifting Gears in Africa It wasn’t long ago that Western firms had a near-monopoly on Africa’s big construction deals. Back in 1990, companies from the United S...
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Rio Tinto Powers Up in Mongolia with Battery Swap Electric Haul Trucks
Rio Tinto Powers Up in Mongolia with Battery Swap Electric Haul Trucks Rio Tinto has joined forces with China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) Qiyuan to trial a ground-breaking battery swap...
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ASEAN Power Grid Financing Initiative Transforming Southeast Asia’s Energy Landscape
ASEAN Power Grid Financing Initiative Transforming Southeast Asia’s Energy Landscape The Asian Development Bank (ADB), the World Bank Group, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN...
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OEEG Conference Anchors Shanghai as the Heart of Global Marine Innovation
OEEG Conference Anchors Shanghai as the Heart of Global Marine Innovation The Offshore Energy & Equipment Global Conference (OEEG) has once again proven to be the beating heart of the internationa...
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WBE 2026 Set to Redefine Global Energy Storage Innovation
WBE 2026 Set to Redefine Global Energy Storage Innovation The 11th World Battery & Energy Storage Industry Expo (WBE 2026) is gearing up to open its doors from September 16th to 18th, 2026, at the...
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How China’s Smart Ports are Transforming Global Infrastructure
How China’s Smart Ports are Transforming Global Infrastructure China’s rapid development of automated port infrastructure has transformed global maritime trade and logistics. With 60 fully automated c...
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Europe Powers Vietnam’s Clean Energy Future with €430m Investment
Europe Powers Vietnam’s Clean Energy Future with €430m Investment The European Union has unveiled a €430 million funding package to help Vietnam construct one of its most significant energy transition...
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iNavi Systems sets course for AI-driven mobility at TAITRONICS & AIoT Taiwan 2025
iNavi Systems sets course for AI-driven mobility at TAITRONICS & AIoT Taiwan 2025 iNavi Systems, renowned for its expertise in autonomous driving and mobility mapping solutions, has announced its...
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Bridging South Asia’s Bitumen Future at SABIT 2025
Bridging South Asia’s Bitumen Future at SABIT 2025 The global bitumen industry is gearing up for a landmark event as the inaugural South Asia Bitumen Conference 2025 (SABIT 2025) prepares to open its...
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Megawide’s Vision Takes Shape with South Luzon’s Next-Gen Terminal
Megawide’s Vision Takes Shape with South Luzon’s Next-Gen Terminal In a landmark ceremony held on 23 September 2025 at the Main Ballroom of The Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club in Carmona, Ca...
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Enhancing Sri Lanka’s Rural Road Network
Enhancing Sri Lanka’s Rural Road Network A fresh wave of opportunity has opened in Sri Lanka’s infrastructure sector. The Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports & Civil Aviation, acting on behalf...
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Danang to Hoi An Metro will Reshape Central Vietnam
Danang to Hoi An Metro will Reshape Central Vietnam In a bold move emblematic of Vietnam’s transport modernisation, Deo Ca Group has placed on the table a sweeping proposal: a metro line linking the c...
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Hitachi’s EX3600-6 Excavator Hits 100,000-Hour Milestone at Kumtor Gold Mine
Hitachi’s EX3600-6 Excavator Hits 100,000-Hour Milestone at Kumtor Gold Mine In the rugged mountains of Kyrgyzstan, where temperatures can plunge to minus 40°C and operations take place more than 4,00...
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ADB Boosts Delhi-Meerut Rapid Transit Revolution with $299m Finance
ADB Boosts Delhi-Meerut Rapid Transit Revolution with $299m Finance The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $299 million loan to help complete India’s pioneering Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Tr...
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ADB Backs Indore Metro with $190 Million Loan to Transform Urban Mobility
ADB Backs Indore Metro with $190 Million Loan to Transform Urban Mobility The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $190 million loan to fast-track the Indore Metro Rail Project, a landmark deve...
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EBRD and EU Boost Kazakhstan’s Caspian Port to Expand Global Trade
EBRD and EU Boost Kazakhstan’s Caspian Port to Expand Global Trade The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in partnership with the European Union (EU), is giving a major boost to...
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Netradyne Expands Driver•i AI Safety and Fleet Performance to Japan
Netradyne Expands Driver•i AI Safety and Fleet Performance to Japan Netradyne, a recognised leader in AI-powered fleet safety and performance solutions, has taken a significant leap forward by launchi...
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China’s Global Belt & Road Infrastructure Drive Hits Record Highs
China’s Global Belt & Road Infrastructure Drive Hits Record Highs China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is surging ahead at a pace not seen in its 12-year history. In the first half of...
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China Steering Towards a Nationwide Transportation Revolution
China Steering Towards a Nationwide Transportation Revolution China’s transportation system is undergoing a historic transformation under the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025). Minister of Transport Liu...
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Georgia Secures $360m to Complete East-West Highway Link to Türkiye
Georgia Secures $360m to Complete East-West Highway Link to Türkiye The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has given the green light to a $360 million loan aimed at strengthening Georgia’s transport infrast...
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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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