China Combats Pollution with Huge Increase in Solar Power
As the world’s largest emitter of carbon, China has decided that one of the best ways to clean up its polluted air is through solar power.
Taiwanese Tech Giant ASUS Expands Global Footprint
ASUS, the Taiwanese technology innovation brand, has appointed Andre Goosen to the position of Country Service Manager, a new role created in line with ASUS’ increased focus on after sales service.
Tata Power Solar Completes 25 Years of Harnessing Solar Power
Tata Power Solar, India’s largest integrated solar player, has announced the completion of 25 years in the global renewable energy space.
Xiaomi Becomes Fourth-Biggest Smartphone Seller
Xiaomi is now the fourth-biggest smartphone seller worldwide, right behind Huawei, according to Gartner.
China to Build $31 Billion Worth of New Infrastructure
China’s economic planner has approved the construction of 192 billion yuan ($31 billion) of roads and an airport in the latest government effort to increase investment and support a slowing economy.
Hyflux Consortium Awarded S$328m Project in Oman
The project, worth an estimated US$250 million (S$328 million), was awarded to Hyflux Consortium by the government-owned Oman Power and Water Procurement Co.
Bank of Japan Share More Upbeat View on Economy
The Bank of Japan on Friday (Dec 19) struck a more upbeat view of the world’s number three economy, saying exports were showing signs of picking up while factory output has started to “bottom out”.
Nikkei boosted by weaker yen and oil price fall
Japan’s Nikkei index closed at its highest level for two weeks, with exporters boosted by a weaker yen and airlines helped by falling oil prices.
Nissan says H1 Net Profit Rose 25% to US$2.3 Billion
Japan’s number-two automaker Nissan said it earned ¥237 billion in the April-September period, up from ¥189.82 billion a year ago, while sales rose 8.2 per cent to ¥5.14 trillion.
AECOM Awarded US$130 Million Contract for Cavern Sewage Treament Works in HK
AECOM has been appointed by the Drainage Services Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to provide investigation, design and construction supervision consultancy for the relocation of Sha Tin Sewage Treatment Works (STSTW) to caverns in Sha Tin, Hong Kong.
