The Ultimate Guide to Smart Cities
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Smart Cities.
What to know about Smart Cities
Smart Cities are transforming urban living by integrating technology and data-driven solutions to improve transportation, safety, sustainability, and overall quality of life. This field encompasses a wide range of innovations such as IoT networks, intelligent lighting, data platforms, and AI-driven analytics that work together to make cities more efficient and responsive to the needs of their residents.
Exploring the stories tagged with 'Smart Cities' reveals the dynamic collaborations between technology firms, governments, and communities aiming to develop connected, secure, and sustainable urban environments. From advancements in transport technology and smart utilities to the deployment of digital twins and AI-enhanced public safety systems, readers can gain insight into the challenges and opportunities of modern urban development across various regions.
Whether interested in the technological infrastructure like 5G, IoT devices, or data centers, or the social implications such as citizen trust, privacy, and inclusion, the smart cities topic offers a comprehensive look at how innovation is reshaping our urban future. Delve into the collection to understand the trends, initiatives, and expertise driving smarter, more resilient cities worldwide.
Asian Smart Cities News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Bangkok student builds flood map used 13,000 times
The free site helped commuters check flooded routes during Bangkok's disaster zone conditions, logging more than 13,000 uses in its first day.
Nemetschek deepens Southeast Asia push with 10 partnerships
The partnerships are meant to tackle fragmented project data and help architects, engineers and students build digital skills across the region.
Johnson Controls joins Singapore AI data centre testbed
The project aims to cut cooling-related power and water use as Singapore races to expand AI data centre capacity without overloading infrastructure.
H2O.ai opens Singapore lab for sovereign AI projects
Singapore's scarce land and tight labour market are pushing H2O.ai to test AI systems in live customer settings, not demos.
AtkinsRéalis named for Loop Hong Kong Park phase 1
The appointment advances Phase 1 of a cross-boundary technology district, with roads, utilities and public realm works set to shape its opening layout.
Telkominfra & Transcelestial deploy laser links in Indonesia
Pressure is mounting on operators to add 5G sites faster, and the tie-up offers a fibre-like route around delays in Indonesia.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Smart Cities
Ericsson launches NetCloud Private for regulated users
NTT DATA named market shaper in Gartner physical AI
Nvidia launches vision AI agent blueprints for industry
Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights
AI agents and enterprise transformation: Turning hype into measurable value in 2026
Featured News
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.
Lumana's focus on vertical applications for AI video surveillance platform
Lumana's Principal Product Manager says its camera-agnostic AI platform is expanding beyond security into retail, healthcare and smart cities.
Expert Columns
Southeast Asia and its energy investment bottleneck
Asia Pacific's next chapter of digital growth will be defined by trust, resilience and sovereignty
Infrastructure under pressure: Why intelligence, not replacement, is the answer
From humanoid robots to satellite convergence, MWC26 Shanghai previews the next phase of mobile innovation
Thought leadership in B2B tech: From expertise to influence
Why diverse voices are essential in the Edge AI revolution
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
Face recognition for women in half niqabs: Common challenges and practical fixes
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
From AI pilots to productions: Why 2026 will be the year APAC organisations go all-in on real-time
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Smart Cities News
MWC27 Barcelona to add new automotive, health zones
Attendees will see connectivity pushed into new sectors as dedicated automotive, health and aviation zones join the Barcelona show in 2027.
Intel, Atsign boost secure agentic AI for transport
Encrypted data exchanges in smart transport can now run far faster on Intel chips, easing a key barrier to edge AI deployment.
Nvidia says major robotaxi programmes use its stack
The chipmaker's technology is now embedded across robotaxi development, underscoring its role in a market Nvidia says could hit USD $400 billion by 2035.
Vection Technologies posts record FY26 profit on AI growth
The shift to enterprise AI has lifted Vection to its first full-year operating cash flow and a stronger pipeline worth more than AUD $10.6 million.
HID launches Signo Décor Reader for design-led spaces
Architects and building operators get a flush-mounted reader that keeps access control discreet while supporting cards, mobiles and remote updates.
Forrester warns AI growth will strain energy & water
By 2027, AI expansion is set to drive up power and water costs, while forcing tougher rules on data centre building and funding.
Singapore safety show launches smart cities initiative
The programme targets buyers seeking integrated urban systems as Asia's cities race to link safety, data and emergency response.
Australia could become Asia-Pacific AI infrastructure hub
Grid constraints could determine whether Australia wins a share of the region's fast-growing AI data centre investment, the paper says.
Passenger Terminal Expo Asia to debut in Singapore
Airports across Asia and the Middle East are facing a sustained spending cycle as passenger numbers rise and capacity pressures mount.
AtkinsRéalis, Arup win Hong Kong Northern Metropolis deal
The deal extends AtkinsRéalis and Arup's role in one of Hong Kong's largest urban expansion schemes, covering housing and transport works.
NVIDIA expands open world models for physical AI development
Open models matter because robots and vehicles need task-specific tuning, and Nvidia is betting on Cosmos 3 to fill that data gap.
NEC & UrbanChain test parking charges when drivers leave
Drivers could avoid being billed while circling for spaces as the month-long trial in Fukuoka Prefecture links charges to exiting the car.
Iveda completes EU AI Act readiness for video analytics
The readiness push could help the Arizona-based group win European customers as regulators scrutinise video analytics more closely under the EU AI Act.
SoftTech marks 30 years in digital building systems
Its software has cut building approval times by up to 70% as authorities seek faster, more transparent planning processes.
Parking price rises fail to cut demand, study finds
Cities need more accurate curb data after researchers found parking rates often rose without denting vehicle volumes in 60 US cities.
NVIDIA unveils AI tools for media, robotics & design
Newsrooms, designers and robotics teams are set to gain new AI tools as NVIDIA expands detection, agent and edge software at SIGGRAPH.
Eluviant launches Aurora Flow AI for video surveillance
The new model is aimed at helping security teams spot complex threats in live CCTV footage, even in isolated networks without internet access.
Transatel joins 5GAA in push for connected mobility
Connected cars are becoming core infrastructure for updates and safety, and Transatel's 5GAA entry puts it into standards talks shaping that shift.
Singapore to host airport expo amid USD $240 billion boom
Airport operators in Asia and the Middle East face pressure to add capacity and modernise as traffic is forecast to surge over the decade.
NCS expands Sunshine.AI with sector deals & hiring
Clients across Asia Pacific will get new AI agents, tools and sector partnerships as NCS doubles down on sovereign deployments and hiring.
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