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Brazil's federal government will look to carry out restoration and expansion work at five international airports through concessions and public-private partnerships (PPPs), according to presidential chief of staff Antonio Palocci.

Funding worth US$800 million is being provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help rebuild and upgrade Kazakhstan's road network.

China has officially declared its intention to join the International Transport Forum, an intergovernmental organisation linked to the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) that deals with transport policy issues.

A feasibility study for a new highway connection between Vietnam and Laos is currently the subject of political discussion between the two nations.

Engineering firm Mott MacDonald has completed its 30 month commission to assist the Jamaican government with the management of its highways.

Euro Auctions claims its latest sale in Germany has been a major success.

Road improvements on the key Tinkune-Jadibuti road in Nepal are now complete, with an official opening of the route having taken place.

An interesting development is being seen in Puerto Rico, with various financial institutions bargaining hard to win a key highway concession.

CONEXPO Russia at CTT 2011 has opened with a positive mood and show growth as the Russian economy continues to improve and billions of dollars are allocated for infrastructure and related building projects.

Earthquake repair works continue in Chile, with several bridges reopening and new links being constructed.

Telvent GIT has announced the completion of its MxVision WeatherSentry online platinum package.

In Romania the road authorities have signed a deal for the construction of a 22km stretch of highway in a contract worth €91 million.

A legal tussle is unfolding in Bosnia over the Sarajevo Ringroad project.