International News
Lagos To Host Lift Expo Nigeria in September
Lift Expo Nigeria 2025, organized by Expert International Fairs Org. Co. in partnership with Mena Management, is planned on September 2 to 4 at the Landmark Centre in Victoria Island,...
Otis To Provide 522 Units for MRT in Singapore
Otis announced on August 20 it has been selected by Singapore’s Land Trasport Authority (LTA) to provide 522 transportation units — 336 heavy-duty escalators and moving walks, along with 186...
Ontario’s BWG Leisure Centre Gets Accessibility Upgrades
The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury (BWG) in Ontario, Canada, has completed key accessibility upgrades at the Leisure Centre, furthering its commitment to creating an inclusive and barrier-free environment in...
Hong Kong’s Elevator Maintenance Industry Severely Understaffed
The Standard describes the Hong Kong elevator maintenance industry as being "in crisis," with severe understaffing and excessive overtime impacting workers. There are 4,000 registered elevator technicians in the Chinese...
September 2 Deadline for Project of the Year Fast Approaching
The deadline for submissions for ELEVATOR WORLD’S 28th Annual Project of the Year Awards is just under two weeks away. Get your submissions in before September 2 to be included....
Second Elevator Mishap Sparks Safety Concerns in Greece
A second elevator malfunction has been reported within days at “Gennimatas” Hospital in Athens, sparking renewed concern over safety standards in Greek public hospitals, tovima.com reports. According to reports, the...
MOU Signed in Korea To Promote Elevator Safety
The Korea Elevator Safety Authority (KoELSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Public Administration and Security and a designated inspection agency to jointly promote elevator safety,...
KONE Looks To Growth Outside Metro Manila
Urbanization outside Metro Manila in the Philippines is expected to drive demand for building modernization and elevator and escalator solutions, according to KONE, BusinessWorld reports. “The megatrends are all positive,...
Plans Submitted for Chipperfield-Designed Tower in Toronto
A new 31-story, primarily residential tower designed by acclaimed British architect Sir David Chipperfield has been proposed for Toronto, Canada’s Rosedale neighborhood by Helberg Properties, Urban Toronto reports. The site spans 38,...
Abu Dhabi To Sign US$12.8 Billion in Infrastructure Projects
Abu Dhabi aims to sign Dh47 billion (US$12.8 billion) worth of infrastructure projects with the private sector in the second half of 2025, according to a senior official, The National News reports. Director General...
