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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

Analyst Insights

Research and market analysis connected to Smart Cities

Expert Columns

Interviews

Interviews and video coverage from the network

Recent Smart Cities News

North Star Asia to showcase 300 startups in Singapore
Sustainability

North Star Asia to showcase 300 startups in Singapore

Singapore event to draw 300 startups, 20 unicorns and investors with USD $350 billion as Asia-Pacific shifts towards industrial AI.

Last month

GITEX AI Asia returns to Singapore amid investment surge
Cloud Services

GITEX AI Asia returns to Singapore amid investment surge

GITEX AI Asia returns to Singapore, drawing 550+ tech firms and 250 investors managing over USD $350 billion amid an AI investment boom.

Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Suprema & Hyundai teams plan robot-ready smart homes
Robotics

Suprema & Hyundai teams plan robot-ready smart homes

Suprema and Hyundai are teaming up to design AI-secured robot-ready housing, blending architecture, security and autonomous services.

Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Indosat trials AI-powered 5G call linking Jakarta, Europe
Robotics

Indosat trials AI-powered 5G call linking Jakarta, Europe

Indosat partners with Nokia and Nvidia to make Southeast Asia's first AI-powered 5G call, linking Barcelona and Jakarta in real time.

Tue, 3rd Mar 2026

NCS, A2Z partner to advance autonomous mobility in Singapore
Robotics

NCS, A2Z partner to advance autonomous mobility in Singapore

NCS and Autonomous A2Z will co-develop autonomous mobility systems in Singapore, targeting safe, compliant and scalable AV deployments.

Tue, 3rd Mar 2026

Indosat launches AI suite for Indonesia supply chains
Fibre

Indosat launches AI suite for Indonesia supply chains

Indosat unveils 27 AI-driven tools to digitise Indonesia's supply chains, targeting fleet tracking, cold chain control and smart facilities.

Wed, 11th Feb 2026

Google Cloud opens Bangkok region in USD $1 billion push
Big Data

Google Cloud opens Bangkok region in USD $1 billion push

Google Cloud opens its first Bangkok region in a USD $1 billion Thailand push, promising AI growth, data residency and thousands of jobs.

Wed, 28th Jan 2026

Suprema unveils dual BioStar platforms, new biometrics
Trends & Predictions

Suprema unveils dual BioStar platforms, new biometrics

Suprema debuts twin BioStar access platforms and flagship AI facial terminal at Intersec 2026, targeting high-security, high-traffic sites.

Thu, 15th Jan 2026

ADLINK wins seven Taiwan awards for AI edge systems
Sustainability

ADLINK wins seven Taiwan awards for AI edge systems

ADLINK has scooped seven 2026 Taiwan Excellence Awards, underscoring its push into AI edge platforms for factories, transport and hospitals.

Thu, 8th Jan 2026

A-FLOW opens ML1 data centre to power PH digital boom
Cloud Services

A-FLOW opens ML1 data centre to power PH digital boom

A-FLOW has launched its ML1 data centre in Laguna, the first phase of a planned 36MW campus to support the Philippines' digital surge.

Mon, 8th Dec 2025

HID unveils facial recognition readers to secure smart buildings
Data Protection

HID unveils facial recognition readers to secure smart buildings

HID has launched Amico facial recognition readers for smart buildings in Southeast Asia, enhancing secure, contactless access with digital identity integration.

Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Asia's video security enters a new era of hybrid intelligence
Digital Transformation

Asia's video security enters a new era of hybrid intelligence

Asia's video security is shifting to hybrid intelligence, blending cloud innovation with existing systems for flexible, scalable monitoring solutions.

Fri, 21st Nov 2025

GSMA announces 17 new partners for transformative MWC26 Shanghai
Digital Transformation

GSMA announces 17 new partners for transformative MWC26 Shanghai

GSMA has secured 17 new partners for MWC26 Shanghai, highlighting China's pivotal role in global mobile innovation with firms like Huawei and Qualcomm.

Thu, 30th Oct 2025

CelcomDigi pilots AI traffic platform to ease jams in Petaling Jaya
Connectivity

CelcomDigi pilots AI traffic platform to ease jams in Petaling Jaya

CelcomDigi partners with Malaysian authorities to pilot AI-driven traffic platform in Petaling Jaya, easing congestion and boosting smart city goals.

Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Tapway partners with Thai firms to boost Vision AI reach in Thailand
Smart factory

Tapway partners with Thai firms to boost Vision AI reach in Thailand

Tapway partners with three Thai firms to expand its Vision AI platform SamurAI, aiming to install 500 licences and boost AI use in Thailand within a year.

Wed, 10th Sep 2025

RushOwl secures USD $10 million to expand ride-sharing in Asia
Sustainability

RushOwl secures USD $10 million to expand ride-sharing in Asia

RushOwl has raised USD $10 million to expand its AI-driven ride-sharing platform across Asia, targeting markets including the Philippines, South Korea and Malaysia.

Tue, 9th Sep 2025

JLL launches technology advisory for smart buildings in Thailand
Sustainability

JLL launches technology advisory for smart buildings in Thailand

JLL has launched Technology Advisory services in Thailand, helping clients adopt smart building tech to enhance real estate asset performance across Southeast Asia.

Fri, 25th Jul 2025

Vantiq & Argosy enter strategic partnership to boost AI in Southeast Asia
Data governance

Vantiq & Argosy enter strategic partnership to boost AI in Southeast Asia

Vantiq and Argosy Partners have teamed up to speed up real-time AI deployment in Southeast Asia, focusing on healthcare, public safety and smart cities in the Philippines.

Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Japanese study finds IoT networks face fairness & throughput trade-offs
Internet of Things

Japanese study finds IoT networks face fairness & throughput trade-offs

Japanese researchers reveal IoT networks face a trade-off between fairness and throughput in grant-free communication, impacting future 5G and 6G designs.

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Vantiq, Etevers & Jeonju University drive AI for public safety
Digital Transformation

Vantiq, Etevers & Jeonju University drive AI for public safety

Vantiq, Etevers and Jeonju University partner to deploy AI-driven public safety systems across South Korea's Jeollabuk-do region, enhancing safety and innovation.

Thu, 24th Apr 2025

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