Global Scans · Smart cities · Weekly Summary

• [New] Embracing modular construction, BIM, sustainability, automation, and smart city solutions will shape the future of construction, making 2025 a year of transformative progress. thedesignhub
• [New] Smart cities are on the rise, with projected revenue expected to reach $80 billion worldwide in 2025. AltaConstruction
• [New] As regulatory frameworks increasingly promote energy efficiency and carbon reduction targets, small-scale ORC CHP installations will become a key component in sustainable urban planning, microgrids, and smart cities. EMS Power Machines - Steam Turbines, ORC Turbines, Wood
• [New] Five localities - Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, and Da Nang - are considered potential locomotives to pioneer the implementation of the smart city model during the 2025-2030 period. Vietnam Economic Times | VnEconomy
• The Strategic Partnership Council will expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, smart cities, culture and innovation, while advancing diversification. ArgaamPlus
• For 2030, Hai Phòng aims to have modern industry and become a modern, civilised, eco-friendly, and livable city comparable to others in Southeast Asia. vietnamnews.vn
• Regionally, North America is poised to be a significant growth area, with investments in smart city initiatives and autonomous vehicle development expected to exceed USD 500 billion by 2025, providing a fertile ground for SLAM technology adoption. openpr
• By integrating digital twins and smart city solutions, ODP creates new ways to plan and manage Singapore's first Digital District. Government Technology Agency (GovTech)
• Opportunities abound in the burgeoning smart city projects worldwide, the increasing demand for sustainable urban infrastructure, and the potential for new service offerings through data analytics. Market Research Community
• The NEOM project, based in the northwestern part of Saudi Arabia, is an endeavour that plans to establish a smart city equipped with an advanced health ecosystem. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Sustainability-driven features are increasingly seen as differentiators, enabling OEMs to align with global climate goals while creating cross-selling opportunities across automotive, energy, and smart city ecosystems. Yahoo Finance
• As AAM becomes more widespread, air taxis could become a standard mode of transport in smart cities, fundamentally changing the way people navigate urban areas globally. Travel And Tour World
• Smart city initiatives worldwide are creating massive opportunities for edge AI chips. Blogger
• The smart city sector will continue to mature through 2025 and beyond. TS2 Space
• More than 500 smart city initiatives will be launched globally by the end of 2025. Digittrix Infotech Pvt Ltd
• High-net-worth investors will remain active in real estate but are also expanding into technology-driven assets such as data centers, AI applications, and smart city solutions that align with the UAE's innovation and infrastructure goals. Middle East Briefing
• Just as smart cities promised efficiency in the 2010s, omni cities will deliver the resilience needed to face the looming threats of the next decade. Govtech
• Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region, with a projected CAGR of 9%, fueled by rapid urbanization and government-led smart city projects in China and India. Web3Wire

Last updated: 13 October 2025