President Murmu and PM Modi launched over Rs 47,600 crore in development projects across Odisha, focusing on energy, infrastructure, and connectivity. Key initiatives include power projects, road upgrades, and railway multi-tracking, alongside new hospitals and educational facilities.
Saudi Arabia signed housing and construction agreements worth $507 million with Chinese partners, including China State Construction Engineering, during a visit to Shenzhen. The deals aim to deepen cooperation on urban development projects and support Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy, expanding beyond traditional construction to smart-city technologies.
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new campus in Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong. The campus, themed 'A Hub for Community Health and Wellness,' will focus on teaching and research in health sciences and interdisciplinary education, aiming to nurture professionals and serve the community.
Samsung C&T is partnering with UK architectural firm Foster + Partners to develop the Seongsu 3rd District redevelopment project in Seoul into a high-end landmark. The collaboration aims to create a super-tall residential complex with optimal views and internal efficiency.
A Reliance-led consortium has won the bid to redevelop the 101.36-acre Juhu Galli slum in Mumbai, promising over 28,000 new homes under the Maharashtra government's cluster redevelopment policy. The project involves significant financial commitment for resident transit accommodation.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes the Great Nicobar development project, claiming it prioritizes commercial interests over ecology and local communities, suggesting expansion of INS Baaz instead.
Environmental activists protested a luxury development project near Zvernec, Albania, fearing permanent damage to the Vjosë River Delta ecosystem. Clashes with police occurred, and Prime Minister Edi Rama dismissed concerns as based on "misleading and false reports" from social media, refusing to halt the project.
A 40-year-old wisteria tree, a beloved landmark in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, is slated for demolition due to a 'mini redevelopment' project. Despite pleas from residents and the sesame mill owner who nurtured the tree, the project's legal procedures leave them helpless.
A major coastal development project in Albania, linked to Jared Kushner, is facing significant opposition from environmental activists and protesters. The government touts the project as crucial for tourism and EU aspirations, but critics fear irreversible damage to a protected wildlife reserve and raise concerns about land privatization and potential corruption.
A large coastal development project in Albania, linked to Jared Kushner, is facing opposition from environmentalists and critics of Prime Minister Edi Rama. The luxury resort aims to boost tourism and EU aspirations but is planned for a wildlife reserve and a former military base.
Seoul's Gwanak District has finalized the Shinrim 6 redevelopment plan, allowing for a 957-unit housing complex, including 189 rental units, to be built on a 37,771.3 sqm site. The project aims to create a 'forest-adjacent' and 'school-adjacent' residential area with improved pedestrian access and safety.
India plans an $11bn project on Great Nicobar Island, aiming to create a strategic outpost. Critics warn of environmental devastation, displacement of indigenous tribes, and potential genocide, while the government emphasizes national security and economic benefits.
Hong Kong is boosting efforts to make its Northern Metropolis a hub for ASEAN businesses looking to access the Greater Bay Area. A delegation of diplomats and business leaders from Southeast Asia toured the development zone, highlighting opportunities in innovation, technology, and logistics.
Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif, during his China visit, sought a swift tech partnership with Alibaba. Chairman Joe Tsai used Alibaba's AI tool, Qwen, to draft a strategic agreement on-site, facilitating a rapid deal for AI infrastructure, cloud computing, healthcare, e-commerce, and digital payments.
Former Chinese Super League footballer Qiu Zhonghui, 48, explains his new job as a food delivery rider is for life experience, not online fame. His videos sparked mixed reactions, with some netizens questioning his need to do such work.
Bournemouth must upgrade Vitality Stadium to host European football next season. UEFA granted a provisional license, but hospitality and broadcasting facilities need improvement. Plans for expansion are under review.
The Louvre Museum's extensive redevelopment, including a new room for the Mona Lisa, has been awarded to a consortium of Studios Architecture Paris, Selldorf Architects, and Base Landscape Architecture. The project, valued at €660 million, aims to improve visitor experience and access.
A Mumbai tenant successfully challenged a Rs 1.1 crore tax notice for surrendering tenancy rights for a new flat in a redeveloped building, with the ITAT ruling the taxable event hadn't occurred in the assessed year.
The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea challenging the environmental clearance for Pipavav port expansion in Gujarat, questioning environmentalists' stance on development projects. The court emphasized the necessity of infrastructure for national development, while allowing the environmentalist to approach the NGT again with specific objections.
Upper-floor residents in Dharavi redevelopment may be ineligible if ground-floor occupants fail to qualify, according to Maharashtra's October 2024 government resolution. The policy marks the first inclusion of upper-floor residents in slum rehabilitation, requiring proof of occupancy before November 15, 2022. Applicants using affidavits—the lowest-priority proof—will be disqualified if corresponding ground-floor units are ineligible.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Sikkim's 50th Statehood celebrations in Gangtok, launching over 30 development projects worth thousands of crores. He referred to the eight northeastern states as India's 'Asht Lakshmi' and emphasized the government's commitment to both 'Act East' and 'act fast' policies for the region. Modi described the preceding roadshow as unforgettable, noting participation from 21 ethnic communities and hailing the event as a showcase of India's unity under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced his government's 'Act Fast' policy for India's eight northeast states during Sikkim's golden jubilee celebrations, describing the region as 'Ashtalakshmi' (multifaceted prosperity). He unveiled development projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore, including expressways from Bagdogra and Nathula, a Gangtok ring road, ropeways, and skyways. The government will promote eco-wellness and adventure tourism with 1,000 homestays, while also enhancing sports infrastructure for football and archery.
Langham Hospitality Group, a Hong Kong-based subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, has signed a management agreement to open two hotels in Xiongan New Area, Hebei province. The 23,700 sq m hotel complex will offer 300 rooms under the Cordis and Ying'nFlo brands, marking one of the most tangible investments by a Hong Kong company in the Xiongan project. Opening is scheduled for Q2 2028.
