Oct 22, Asia

Even as many building sites have been idled world-wide in the wake of the financial crisis, construction workers are expected to start work in 2010 on the foundation of a 123-story tapered glass tower in Seoul that is vying to become South Korea's tallest building.  The project could still run into delays. But if it proceeds on schedule, the 1,821-foot Lotte Super Tower 123 would be the latest example of Asian projects that are providing a financial lifeline...more