May 2016, Thailand Honorable Mr. Rana Tanveer Hussain, Minister of Science and Technology, Pakistan and Mr. Khalid Siddiq, Joint Technological Adviser, Ministry of Science met with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) delegation headed by Dr. Naveed Anwar, Executive Director, AIT Solutions at the Regional Headquarters of UNESCAP, Bangkok. The meeting also attended by H.E.…
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21 May 2016, Philippines The fifth Convention on Concrete Engineering, Practice, and Technology also known as a.concept’16 focused on the theme “Smart and Robust Concrete Structures” was hosted by the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) and held on 19-21 May 2016 at the Century Park Hotel, Manila, Philippines. Keynote speakers included…
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20 May 2016, Vietnam Brick manufacturing, a key contributor to Vietnam’s economic growth, increased by 6% annually from 2005 until 2011. However, more than 87% of the building bricks used in Vietnam are fired clay bricks, which are a significant threat to the environment due to their high-energy consumption and high CO2 output. The Ministry…
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25 May 2016, Thailand The Structural Engineers at AIT Solutions, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) visited the Mass Transit System Project in Bangkok on 25 May 2016 headed by Engr. Thaung Htut Aung, Deputy Projects Director and Engr. Keerati Tunthasawatana, Deputy Director, ACECOMS to gain first-hand experience in a construction project. One of the agencies…
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12-13 May 2016, Thailand The two-day event Collaboration for Innovation was organized by the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) through AIT Solutions in collaboration with strategic partners: the National Housing Authority (NHA), Thailand; Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (I-EA-T); Innovation and Technology Assistance Program (ITAP), Technology Management Center Office of Science and Technology; Siam Cement…
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12-13 May 2016, Thailand The importance of innovation going together with collaboration was stressed in the two-day event Collaboration for Innovation held on 12-13 May 2016 at Asian Institute of Technology. Besides focusing on the importance of innovation and collaboration, the event also provided experts from various fields to interact, share ideas, and explore collaborative…
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