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Infrastructure & Development
Infrastructure & Development

The Evolution of Vietnam's Industrial Parks: From Manufacturing Spaces to Innovation Ecosystems

In the context of global supply chain restructuring and intensifying technological competition, Vietnam's industrial parks need to transform from traditional production spaces into ecosystems that integrate innovation, green energy, and digital technology, in order to attract high-end foreign investment and support the national industrial growth goals.

Amira Al-Said5 min read
Infrastructure & Development

UK Tightens Marketing of 'Autonomous Driving': A Regulatory Battle Over Trust and Technology

UK regulators have imposed restrictions on automakers' use of "autonomous driving" marketing language, aiming to prevent consumer confusion. This move reflects the global tension between regulation and innovation in the commercialization of autonomous driving technology, as well as the urgency to protect public trust.

Wei Zhang2 min read
Infrastructure & Development

Vietnam's Energy Transition Funding Equation: From Capacity Expansion to Smart Systems

Vietnam plans to invest over $130 billion in building smart energy infrastructure, marking a shift in the global energy transition from scale expansion to system resilience. This article analyzes its financing challenges, the role of bank credit, and green finance mechanisms.

Helena Richter4 min read
Infrastructure & Development

Mozambique Mining Nationalization: A New Global Chapter of Resource Nationalism

Mozambique's new mining law requires the state to hold shares in mines, marking the latest example of a global trend toward resource nationalism. The article analyzes the impact of this move on investors, the energy transition, and the resource competition among Global South countries.

Sofia Rossi3 min read
Infrastructure & Development

When tourism begins to be defined by search data: the new logic of competition behind Kenya’s partnership with Google

The collaboration between Kenya’s Ministry of Tourism and Google is more than the implementation of a digital project; it also reflects how emerging economies are using cloud computing, AI, and data analytics to reshape tourism competitiveness and redefine the global division of labor in national branding, destination marketing, and cultural storytelling.

Amira Al-Said7 min read
Infrastructure & Development

Urban population stratification is reshaping the global order: from a growth engine to a stress test for governance

A study covering more than 10,000 cities worldwide shows that urban population structure, migration patterns, and sources of growth are diverging significantly. Cities are no longer a uniform “growth machine”; instead, they are entering different trajectories under the constraints of climate, labor, capital, and governance.

Alistair Vance7 min read