Global Scans · Smart Cities · Weekly Summary

• [New] From 2029 to 2035, at least five cities and 10 provinces will operate integrated smart transport operation centers. Vietnam Economic Times
• [New] The projects launching and completing over 2026 will demonstrate whether smart city technologies can deliver on their promises of improved efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life. / USA CCE l ONLINE NEWS
• [New] Denver's smart city evolution centers on Pena Station NEXT, a transit-oriented, mixed-use development expected to be completed in 2026. CCE l ONLINE NEWS
• [New] By 2026, Los Angeles plans to establish public-private partnerships for an open-source IoT integration platform, creating the backbone for citywide smart infrastructure. CCE l ONLINE NEWS
• [New] Smart mobility be applied in cities which will lead to better health and fewer fatalities on the roads. The Star
• [New] Build4Asia 2026 will introduce two new dedicated sectors - Asian PropTech and Asian Office Tech - as part of its expanded focus on smart-city development. Construction World Magazine
• [New] With the world's biggest high-speed rail network already established, China now plans a more balanced, integrated and intelligent transport system over the next five years, prioritising efficiency and smart technology over sheer scale. South China Morning Post
• [New] Expected commercially around 2028, 6G will deliver immersive, cloud-based AI-enabled communications across smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and industrial IoT systems. aipix.ai
• [New] Organizers aim to showcase achievements in smart transport integration, transit-oriented development, and public transport electrification, targeting 10,000 electric buses in Jakarta by 2030. MOST 1058
• [New] The UAE has advanced smart-city initiatives and digital governance, backed by NCEMA, the 2019 National DRR Strategy, the National Strategy for Food Security 2051, and the Dubai Resilience Center, to sustain momentum and service reliability under We the UAE 2031 and UAE Net Zero 2050. Middle East Business News and Information - mid-east.in
• [New] Tehran's potential relocation could inspire adaptive strategies worldwide, from smart city planning to climate-resilient infrastructure. WebProNews
• Researchers at IIT-Indore have developed an Urban Flood Risk Monitoring Application aimed at improving the flood resilience of Indian smart cities. The Times Of India
• Asia Pacific is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period, driven by fast urbanization, digital initiatives by governments, and aggressive investments in 5G and smart infrastructure. SNS Insider pvt ltd
• Asia Pacific is projected to register a CAGR of 11% through the forecast period, owing to growing industrialization, urbanization, and government spending on smart infrastructure development. Research Nester
• Each vertiport will be fully integrated into Abu Dhabi's wider transport system, featuring ground transport and digital infrastructure, through the smart systems of the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) and the network of Abu Dhabi Airports, ensuring seamless multimodal connections. PR Newswire UK
• India's future smart cities will thrive not on visible technology but on well-functioning, robust utility systems that support growth and attract investors. Prop News Time
• The Colorado town of Vail will become the first US municipality to implement HPE's new agentic AI smart city solution. IoT M2M Council
• Embedding Octopus into its unified payments offering will improve the checkout experience and support Hong Kong's smart city and fintech development, while helping more SMEs go cashless with a ubiquitous local payment method. PSE Consulting
• For 2026, we expect continued momentum, especially as AI becomes more context-aware and further integrated across mission-critical verticals such as venues and smart cities. asmag.com

Last updated: 15 December 2025