Bolivia's authorities are planning to spend US$200 million on new infrastructure.
February 27, 2012
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Bolivia's authorities are planning to spend US$200 million on new infrastructure. One of the key projects will be a new two lane road link between La Paz and Oruro. Transport links are key to the land-locked country's economy.
China's economy has surpassed that of Japan in size, due in part to the country's massive investment in infrastructure. And with that infrastructure spending showing no sign of ceasing, China's economy looks set to continue to grow.
A new toll bridge is being planned in Chile to span the River Biobío. Construction of the new bridge has been recommended by Chile’s Environmental Evaluation Service (SEA), following its completion of a study into the project. The project will cost close to US$177.5 million and provide a new connection between Hualpén and San Pedro de la Paz. The new bridge will be the fourth spanning the River Biobío and is needed due to heavy congestion on the main Route 160 crossing. Building the new bridge will cut jour
Major road expansion is planned for Nepal, but will face huge challenges due to the country’s geography - Mike Woof reports, with local information from World Highways' Nepal correspondent, Ram Krishna Wagle
The tiny, landlocked nation of Nepal lies sandwiched between two of the world’s largest countries, China and India and maintains good relations with both. Politically Nepal has strong links with China, while culturally its ties are close with India and these relationships work both ways. Despite bein
