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Europe's construction output sinks again
Construction output across all European member states (EU27) dropped 7.2% year-on-year in March and 7.9% within the Eurozone, according to the latest data from Eurostat.
May 17, 2013 – Construction Europe
Metro Manila's infrastructure projects worth more than US$240mn
Infrastructure projects valued at US$244.23 million (PHP 10bn) have been introduced by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Metro Manila region of the Philippines.
May 17, 2013 – World Highways
Eurozone recession continues into sixth quarter
The recession across the 17-nation eurozone has continued into a sixth quarter, figures show.
May 15, 2013 – BBC News
Russia will create new transport infrastructure for 2018 FIFA World Cup
New transport infrastructure in Russia will be created from a US$4.178 billion (RUB 130bn) federal budget pot for boosting transport, energy supply, communications, utilities, and safety infrastructure ahead of the country hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
May 15, 2013 – World Highways
New World Bank funds for India projects
The World Bank has approved two financing packages worth a total of US$ 318 million to support road improvement projects and low income housing development in India.
May 15, 2013 – International Construction
MTOP launches US$91mn Cuenca-Biblián rehabilitation project
Ecuador's transport and public works ministry (MTOP) has launched a tender for the rehabilitation of the 44km Cuenca-Biblián express highway.
May 14, 2013 – BN Americas
China's industrial output increase disappoints
Industrial production in China recorded a smaller-than-expected rise in April, underlining worries that the economy may be losing steam.
May 13, 2013 – BBC News
Mexico-Puebla highway second level build from early 2014
Construction of Mexico-Puebla highway's second level will start in early 2014, according to the head of the Communications and Transport Ministry, Gerardo Ruiz Esparza.
May 13, 2013 – World Highways
Indonesian authorities plan major road expansion
In Indonesia major road development plans are in hand for Papua, with an expansion of the network being set out. The Ministry of Public Works has detailed its strategic programme for Papua which includes the development of 11 roads totalling 37,499km in all.
May 10, 2013 – World Highways
Minimum of US$1.99bn for Rio de Janeiro state motorway works
Several motorways in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro will undergo construction works costing at least US$1.99 billion (BRL 4bn) in 2013 as part of the state's economic growth plan.
May 9, 2013 – World Highways
UK industrial output beats forecasts, official figures show
UK industrial production was stronger than forecast in March, official figures show, boosted by manufacturing and a recovery in oil and gas output.
May 9, 2013 – BBC News
China trade growth accelerates beating forecasts
China's trade growth accelerated in April, beating analyst expectations, a positive sign for the country's fragile economic recovery.
May 8, 2013 – BBC News
German industrial output rises
Germany saw a surprising rise in industrial output in March, reviving hopes about the strength of Europe's biggest economy.
May 8, 2013 – BBC News
New tolled highways planned for South Africa
The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) is planning the construction of a further five toll roads. A feasibility study is underway for the N12 route connecting Kimberley with Johannesburg, the Limpopo N1 Botlokwa Interchange, the N3 road from Durban to Pietermaritzburg, the N1 connecting Kroonstad to Winburg and a N1 ring road at Musina.
May 6, 2013 – World Highways
India cuts interest rates for third time this year
India has cut interest rates for the third time this year in an attempt to revive growth in its sluggish economy.
May 3, 2013 – BBC News
KGM to build 2,000km of new roads in Turkey
The Turkish General Directorate of Motorways (KGM) aims to build over 2,000km of roads in 2013.
May 3, 2013 – World Highways
ASEAN Infrastructure Spending To Top $500B by 2020
Economic growth in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia will remain strong at an average 6% this year, according to the International Monetary Fund. The countries represent the top five economies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN.
May 2, 2013 – ENR
Invias to invest US$247.62mn in Colombian road infrastructure in 2013
Colombia's road administration body Instituto Nacional de Vias (Invias) will carry out investments of around US$247.62 million (COP 455bn) in infrastructure projects in 2013.
May 2, 2013 – World Highways
New highway to connect Bolivia to bordering nations
In Bolivia work is in hand on a new road that will improve connections from the country to Argentina and Peru.
May 1, 2013 – World Highways
Toll road expansion plan for South Africa
South Africa is planning to increase the number of toll roads in the country in a bid to improve transport connections.
May 1, 2013 – World Highways
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