Court Upholds Historic Preservation in Derry Rail Trail Lawsuit, Halting Controversial I-93 Expansion Design

CONCORD, N.H. — Efforts to protect the Derry Rail Trail and the historic Manchester & Lawrence Railroad corridor received a major boost on July 1, when a federal judge ruled in favor of local advocacy groups in their lawsuit against the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The dispute stemmed from plans related to the Exit 4A expansion of Interstate 93 in Derry, which posed significant risks to the integrity of the historic district. The litigation, initiated in August 2024, focused on a controversial design alteration approved by the … Read more

Vietnam Greenlights Major Legislation on Data and Electricity, Unveils Ambitious $67 Billion Rail Expansion Plan

Hanoi, Vietnam — The Vietnamese government has officially approved far-reaching new legislations in data protection and electricity use, alongside a monumental $67 billion strategy to enhance the country’s rail infrastructure. These pivotal legal adjustments alongside ambitious infrastructural spendings aim to significantly revamp Vietnam’s economic and technological landscape, positioning it as a front-runner in Southeast Asia’s rapidly evolving market. At the helm of these transformative initiatives is the newly passed data law, which establishes stringent measures on data privacy and cross-border information exchanges. This law is designed to provide a robust framework to safeguard personal data … Read more