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Nearly 770,000 older Malaysians now live alone, triple the number from 2018. The country is exploring wearable tech, emergency buttons, and smart city planning to help seniors age safely at home.
Genting Property and Huawei just launched Malaysia's first international AI-powered Smart Campus, transforming 430 acres into a tech hub that will train local talent and attract global investment. This partnership marks Huawei's first smart campus project outside China.
More than 7,000 engineers and city leaders are now collaborating through IEEE's upgraded Smart Cities program to solve real challenges cities face. The initiative offers free resources, conferences, and expert guidance to help municipalities worldwide create safer, more livable communities.
A Canadian city is investing in homegrown robotics innovation while making its new recreation centre sparkle. The autonomous floor cleaner frees up staff to focus on visitors instead of mopping.
Israeli cities are transforming how they operate through data-driven smart city technology, and now they're teaming up with Rwanda to share what works. A new partnership will connect local governments in both countries to tackle shared urban challenges together.
A German company is revolutionizing public transport across the UAE using artificial intelligence, real-time data, and smart automation. After nearly two decades in the region, INIT is helping cities manage fleets more efficiently while improving the daily commute for millions.
A futuristic new city in Kazakhstan is partnering with South Korea to build cutting-edge infrastructure, including air taxis and AI systems. Alatau City represents a bold vision where international collaboration creates tomorrow's urban solutions today.
A tiny island nation smaller than half of Greater London just beat Silicon Valley at turning artificial intelligence into real-world solutions. Singapore ranked first in a 2025 global AI cities index by excelling at something more important than flashy tech demos.
A Vietnamese coastal city known for beaches is building a bold new identity as a high-tech AI hub with help from South Korea's semiconductor leaders. Da Nang just signed partnerships with Korean cities to transform from tourism town to innovation center by 2030.
Tiny robots are sliding under cars at a Seoul apartment complex, solving one of urban living's biggest headaches while helping South Korea rewrite its parking laws. The trial could unlock up to 50% more parking in cities worldwide without breaking ground.
Pittsburgh has transformed from America's steel center into a thriving robotics hub with over 100 AI companies working alongside city government to solve real problems. Through a partnership program running 11 years, local startups test practical robots that clean hazardous sites, inspect bridges, and search river bottoms.
Dubai's Expo City just became the first place in the UAE to issue green business licenses, marking a major step toward sustainable urban development. The initiative sets a new standard for environmentally conscious commerce across the Emirates.