Hong Kong Advancing Autonomous Driving and C-V2X Tech


ASTRI and a driverless vehicle company partner to advance autonomous driving and C-V2X technology, while enhancing Hong Kong’s smart mobility ecosystem through the development of high-definition maps.
CSIRO to Develop Water Quality Forecast System


CSIRO is developing a comprehensive system for monitoring water using a combination of Earth observation satellites and water sensors on the ground and is a pioneering effort globally for providing unprecedented monitoring capabilities.
Griffith Uni Scientist Develops Smart Planter


A university PhD student developed a project using artificial intelligence and simulation models to incorporate green infrastructure into buildings and the urban environment.
Thailand-U.S. Partnership on Smart Cities


Thailand is pursuing smart city development with the help of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency; the nation aims to create a centre for trade, investment, regional transportation, and a strategic gateway to Asia.
Singapore Opens Research Centre on Sustainable Urban Farming


NUS’ Research Centre on Sustainable Urban Farming explores high-tech solutions to increase Singapore’s food security; brings together plant and food scientists, engineers, and computer scientists to develop novel urban farming solutions.
HKU Team Develops Blockchain-Enabled E-Inspection 2.0


e-inStar, an in-house developed mobile application, can monitor the manufacturing and cross-border delivery of student residence modules constructed on the Mainland during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Los Angeles Department of Transportation Unveils Universal Mobility Pilot


Residents in South Los Angeles will benefit from more transit alternatives thanks to a US$ 18 million investment into its alternative, sustainable transportation programme.
New York Power Authority to Push Bulk-scale Battery Storage Projects


Small clean power plants benefit from battery storage as the city transitions to cleaner energy tech and to meet NYPA’s VISION2030 goal of decarbonisation by 2035 and New York State’s zero-emission electricity sector by 2040.
Auckland Leads in Clean Marine Technology with Electric Ferries


New Zealand’s most populous urban centre is leading the way with its two new electric ferries and will be a major boost to the rapidly developing maritime clean technology sector in New Zealand.
India Launches Intelligent Traffic Systems


The CDAC and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras have launched the onboard driver assistance and warning system, a bus signal priority system and a Common Smart IoT Connectiv software.