Urbanisation
Cement is hitting a wall. There’s no coming back
Prices are at their lowest in a decade, and factories are saddled with more than twice the capacity they need
Liu Thai Ker, the architect who shaped modern Singapore, dies aged 87
[SINGAPORE] The architect who shaped the landscape of modern Singapore, Dr Liu Thai Ker, has died aged 87.
Curved bridge between city and Gardens By The Bay will link pedestrians, cyclists to park connectors
[SINGAPORE] A new curved bridge for cyclists and pedestrians, linking Marina Centre and Gardens by the Bay, is slated to be ready before the decade is out.
China’s fresh urbanisation push may thwart ‘birth-friendly society’ goal
MARY Meng is so busy and stressed working for a Chinese tech company in Shanghai that she can’t imagine having a second child.
China expects urbanisation rate to near 70% in next five years
CHINA’S state council said on Wednesday (Jul 31) it expects the urbanisation rate of its permanent population will increase to close to 70 per cent in next five years, according to state media.
Digital twins can future-proof South-east Asia’s urban development
FROM the bustling roads of Bangkok and the soaring skyscrapers of Singapore, to the sprawl of Kuala Lumpur and Hanoi, South-east Asia’s metropolises are at the forefront of economic growth and future ...
JTC to reclaim 172ha of land in Tuas for industrial use, improved connections to Tuas Port
NEW reclamation works are planned for Tuas, which will yield about 172ha of land for industrial use and to improve road connections to Tuas Port.
China wants to bulldoze old neighbourhoods to revive economy
In Shenzhen, a metropolis born of China’s economic prosperity, Paibang Village is a reminder of the city’s modest past and the challenges ahead for reviving the country’s property sector.
Businesses must pave the way to a sustainable urban future for all
AS URBANISATION sweeps across the globe, cities are at the forefront of shaping our future. They serve as hubs of innovation, culture, and economic activity, offering opportunities for businesses and ...
Becoming ‘climate-smart’ – lessons from Constance
DURING a recent study trip, I had the opportunity to visit Constance (German: Konstanz), a walkable and bicycle-friendly university city with some 83,000 residents located at the western end of Lake C...
