Can the new instant cities meet the growing demand for urbanisation in Asia?
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The cracks beneath the surface
Suffering the highest rates of natural disasters of any region in the world, Asia has been ravaged by earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis, causing billions of dollars in damage and costing the lives of millions. In this special report, Asia Infrastructure takes a look at why the region is so vulnerable to the effects of earthquakes, and what can be done to help prevent the human and financial costs.
Asian mineral reserves: The countries that are sitting on a fortune
With news that Afghanistan has uncovered around $1 trillion worth of untapped mineral deposits, APAC Infrastructure has decided to look at Asian mineral reserves and the countries that are sitting on a fortune.
Asia's green megaprojects
Asia: home of the massive infrastructure project and apparently, making the world a better place...
Can Haiti benefit from the experience of the Asian tsunami?
As international aid organisations do everything they can to help the people of Haiti after the devastating earthquake that struck two weeks ago, many are comparing the tragedy to the last international disaster that caused such widespread devastation and aid on such a scale - the Asian tsunami.
Megacities in Asia: Benefits or burdens?
In developing countries such as India, megacities such as Delhi and Mumbai hold an irresistible attraction - a promise of work and a better standard of living, food and energy. However, as the cities' populations swell, these megalopolises are struggling to cope.
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