As the world unites to fight and manage the challenges presented by the global Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic, a number of companies across the globe are doing their bit to protect staff, engage local community, educate customers and directly contribute to fight against the virus

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And in line with this BE brings you a small list of what some of the biggest brands are doing


Archaeologists have shown that Ecuador’s capital Quito has a history which extends back over 5,000 years, making it one of the oldest cities in the world. This is at least in part due to the city’s famous geography: at an altitude of 2,850 metres above sea level, defenders of the city were able to see enemies coming a few hours in advance. These days, it just means the views are spectacular.


Metro de Santo Domingo: Un transformador cumple 10 años

El Metro de Santo Domingo, el sistema de metro más extenso de la región de America Central, cumple 10 años en 2019. Durante este tiempo, el metro ha transportado más de 500 millones de pasajeros en la ciudad, y cada año muestra un crecimiento significativo. Vale destacar que, diez años después de su apertura, un boleto de metro cuesta lo mismo que el día en que se abrió: RD$ 20 (cuarenta centavos de dólar estadounidense).

 

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Mina Cobre Las Cruces: Leading Spain’s Mining Turnaround

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Located at 94 Piccadilly, the historic Cambridge House is undergoing a transformative redevelopment scheduled for completion in late 2025. Managed by Auberge Resorts Collection and owned by Reuben Brothers, this Grade I-listed former royal residence and former In and Out Military Club site will become a luxury hotel featuring 102 rooms, a private members club, and an expansive double-floor spa inspired by Roman bathhouse traditions.


Set within the historic former U.S. Embassy building in Mayfair, the Chancery Rosewood London officially opened its doors in September 2025, marking a new chapter for this iconic mid-century modern landmark. Developed by Qatari Diar Europe LLP, this £1 billion project transformed the Grade II-listed 1960s structure, designed by acclaimed architect Eero Saarinen, into a premier luxury hotel destination featuring 144 all-suite accommodations.


Melbourne’s long-planned orbital road network is edging closer to completion as the North East Link progresses through its most visible phase — the excavation of Victoria’s longest road tunnels. The $26.1 billion program represents the state’s largest road investment to date, aimed at closing the long-identified gap between the M80 Ring Road at Greensborough and the Eastern Freeway at Bulleen.


Australia is no stranger to ambitious national projects. We’ve spanned deserts with rail, powered cities with hydro schemes, and helped build global prosperity from the ports of the Pilbara. But the infrastructure challenge now confronting the country does not look like a traditional megaproject. It is quieter. It is closer to home. And it underpins almost every part of our future growth. It is the challenge of building enough places for Australians to actually live.