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Kazakhstan and Japan Team Up on Smart City Innovation
InnovationMay 22

Kazakhstan and Japan Team Up on Smart City Innovation

Kazakhstan and Japan are joining forces to transform urban living through cutting-edge Smart City technology. The partnership could reshape how millions experience city life across Central Asia.

Google News - Japan Innovation2 min read
India Surpasses 11 Million Smart Energy Meters Installed
Planet WinsApr 27

India Surpasses 11 Million Smart Energy Meters Installed

India just hit a major clean energy milestone with over 11 million smart meters now helping households track and save on electricity. The technology is making power grids more efficient while putting consumers in control of their energy use.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
South Korea Brings AI Smart City Tech to Southeast Asia
InnovationApr 14

South Korea Brings AI Smart City Tech to Southeast Asia

South Korea is launching six AI-powered smart city projects across five Southeast Asian countries to tackle traffic jams, aging buildings, and water shortages. The initiative helps cities solve real problems while opening doors for Korean tech companies abroad.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
South Korea Brings Smart City Tech to 6 Asian Cities
VideosApr 20

South Korea Brings Smart City Tech to 6 Asian Cities

South Korea is helping six cities across Southeast Asia tackle traffic jams, water shortages, and safety issues with AI-powered solutions. The projects could transform urban life for millions while opening new markets for tech companies.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Singapore's Smart City Lab Tests Robotaxis and Green Tech
InnovationApr 16

Singapore's Smart City Lab Tests Robotaxis and Green Tech

Singapore's Punggol Digital District has transformed from blueprint to reality, becoming Asia's first fully integrated smart city where robotaxis share streets with residents and solar panels power innovation. Six years after breaking ground, this 50-hectare tech hub is proving that cities can be designed for the future from day one.

Google News - Singapore Technology2 min read
India's Twin Cities Unite for 77th Republic Day
Global NewsJan 27

India's Twin Cities Unite for 77th Republic Day

Thousands across Hubballi-Dharwad celebrated India's 77th Republic Day with parades, cultural programs, and community gatherings that brought the twin cities together. Students, officials, and residents honored the Constitution while looking toward India's future as a developed nation by 2047.

The Hindu2 min read
Underwater City Off India May Predate Ancient Civilizations
VideosApr 25

Underwater City Off India May Predate Ancient Civilizations

Archaeologists discovered a sprawling 9,000-year-old city beneath the Gulf of Khambhat, potentially rewriting the timeline of human civilization in India. The sunken structures and artifacts suggest organized societies thrived thousands of years before the famous Indus Valley cities.

Google: archaeological discovery2 min read
Malaysia's Genting Launches $20B Smart City in Johor
SolutionsJun 18

Malaysia's Genting Launches $20B Smart City in Johor

A new $20 billion smart city focused on AI research and agricultural technology is breaking ground in southern Malaysia, creating a tech hub that could transform the region. The ambitious project aims to attract global professionals and boost innovation across Southeast Asia.

Google News - Singapore Technology2 min read
India Conference Unites 90 Climate Leaders for City Solutions
Planet WinsFeb 1

India Conference Unites 90 Climate Leaders for City Solutions

IIT Madras brought together global researchers and policymakers to tackle urban climate challenges with a groundbreaking report showing how Indian cities can thrive. With India's urban population set to nearly double by 2050, the conference mapped real solutions for sustainable growth.

YourStory India2 min read
Indonesia and South Korea Build $6.5M Smart City Hub
SolutionsJun 19

Indonesia and South Korea Build $6.5M Smart City Hub

Indonesia's future capital is getting a high-tech boost from an unexpected partner. South Korea is investing $6.5 million to build a cutting-edge smart city center that could transform urban life across Southeast Asia.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Colombia's Smart Cities Model Wins Global Attention in Dubai
InnovationFeb 6

Colombia's Smart Cities Model Wins Global Attention in Dubai

Colombia showcased its people-first approach to urban technology at the World Governments Summit, earning recognition as Latin America's leader in equitable smart city development. The nation's $163.5 million investment combines AI governance, green infrastructure, and 20,000 tech scholarships to prove innovation can deliver both efficiency and inclusion.

Regional: colombia innovation (CO)3 min read
Philippines-Japan Sign $3.4B Smart City Tech Partnership
InnovationMay 28

Philippines-Japan Sign $3.4B Smart City Tech Partnership

Major Philippine conglomerate Ayala Group joined forces with three Japanese tech giants to bring AI infrastructure, digital banking, and smart city solutions to Filipino communities. The deals secured during a state visit promise to connect millions more people to modern financial services and urban innovation.

Google News - Japan Innovation2 min read
India Jobs Surge 56% in Smaller Cities After Labor Reforms
SolutionsFeb 9

India Jobs Surge 56% in Smaller Cities After Labor Reforms

India's labor code reforms sparked a hiring boom in small cities, with job postings jumping 56% in some markets. The changes proved critics wrong, creating more formal jobs for women and workers outside major metros.

YourStory India2 min read
How One Man Turned Chandigarh Into India's Garden City
VideosMay 16

How One Man Turned Chandigarh Into India's Garden City

After Partition left Chandigarh barren and broken, one visionary filled it with thousands of trees and turned it into India's greenest planned city. Mohinder Singh Randhawa proved that great cities need more than buildings.

The Better India2 min read
Lagos Students Tour 97-Hectare Smart City Construction Site
InnovationMar 18

Lagos Students Tour 97-Hectare Smart City Construction Site

Civil engineering students from Yaba College of Technology got their first real-world glimpse of Lagos's future when they toured a cutting-edge smart city project. The visit bridged the gap between classroom theory and the practical engineering shaping Nigeria's urban landscape.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
India's Gen Z Startups Thrive Beyond Big Cities
InnovationJun 13

India's Gen Z Startups Thrive Beyond Big Cities

Young entrepreneurs across India are launching successful startups from small towns and villages, proving innovation isn't limited to major cities. Government initiatives over the past 12 years have created a thriving ecosystem supporting youth-led businesses nationwide.

Google News - India Startup Success2 min read
Indian City Tests Underground Cooling System for 40°C Heat
VideosApr 1

Indian City Tests Underground Cooling System for 40°C Heat

Telangana's Bharat Future City is piloting a district cooling system that pipes chilled water underground to cool entire buildings without individual AC units. The technology, already used worldwide, could slash emissions and energy use across India's hottest cities.

The Better India2 min read
Indian Cities Turn Parking Lots Into 20M Liter Water Sponges
VideosMar 26

Indian Cities Turn Parking Lots Into 20M Liter Water Sponges

Abandoned parking lots across India are transforming into "sponge cities" that manage 20 million liters of stormwater using nature and smart tech. These climate-resilient spaces prove urban areas can work with water instead of fighting it.

The Better India2 min read
Toyota's Woven City Tests Future of Smart Transportation
InnovationJun 26

Toyota's Woven City Tests Future of Smart Transportation

In the shadow of Mount Fuji, Toyota is building a real city where residents live alongside autonomous vehicles and robots, testing tomorrow's technology today. The ambitious Woven City opened last fall with 50 households already calling this living laboratory home.

Google News - Japan Innovation2 min read
Indian City Launches 4-Week Drive to Win Cleanest City Title
SolutionsMay 23

Indian City Launches 4-Week Drive to Win Cleanest City Title

Visakhapatnam is betting big on becoming India's cleanest city with a comprehensive month-long campaign that tackles everything from street waste to stormwater drains. The organized effort brings together city officials, residents, and community voices in a coordinated push for the national top spot.

The Hindu2 min read

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