QA: Municipality Ministry launches 17 new services on Oun app
As part of the Ministry of Municipality’s digital transformation project, the Information Systems Department, in cooperation with the Agricultural Affairs Department, has launched 17 new agricultural services on ‘Oun’ app.
The initiative aims at enhancing the efficiency and quality of services, simplifying procedures, and accelerating completion through an integrated digital approach.
ID: From Paradise to Progress: ANNA VISION GROUP Launches Smart City of the Future in Bali
PT ANNA VISION GROUP, an innovative real estate development company founded and owned by entrepreneur Oleksii Maznichenko, has announced the launch of one of Southeast Asia's most ambitious and visionary projects: a fully automated, AI-powered smart city in the heart of Bali.
This next-generation urban space is not just about futuristic architecture - although the design is set to become one of the most stunning in the region - it is a bold economic, technological, and social initiative aimed at redefining how cities function. The project integrates advanced robotics, autonomous services, and artificial intelligence to create an environment that is sustainable, efficient, and future-proof.
IN: Andhra Pradesh: Amaravati to be world's first fully renewable-powered city
Synopsis Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh's planned capital, aims to be the world's first city powered entirely by renewable energy, targeting 2,700 MW of green energy. This Rs 65,000-crore project integrates solar, wind, and hydropower, setting a global benchmark for urban sustainability. Amaravati, the planned capital of Andhra Pradesh, is set to create history as it targets to become the world's first city to be powered entirely by renewable energy as town planners look to build an ultra-modern yet environmentally sustainable 'people's capital'. With an ambitious plan to harness 2,700 megawatts (MW) of green energy, the city aims to meet all its electricity needs through sustainable sources like solar, wind, and hydropower, officials said.
South Korean province Chungcheongbuk-do selects smart city project partner
AI and edge solutions technology specialist Blaize will collaborate with the Chungbuk Digital Innovation Hub to deliver a range of smart city services.
Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled edge computing solutions specialist Blaize has been chosen by the Chungbuk Institute of Science and Technology (CBIST) to expand AI-powered smart city solutions across Chungcheongbuk-do Province in South Korea.
Blaize’s edge AI will advance the creation of smart city services in collaboration with the Chungbuk Digital Innovation Hub.
The next wave of smart city technologies powered by AI
The concept of the “smart city,” a technologically interconnected urban environment designed to improve quality of life and sustainability, is no longer relegated to science fiction. For years, cities worldwide have integrated digital technologies to manage traffic, optimise energy consumption, and enhance public services. However, the initial wave focused largely on collecting data and automating simple processes. Now, powered by significant advancements in AI, a new wave of innovation is cresting, promising to make cities not just smart, but truly intelligent, adaptive, and personalised environments. This next generation of AI-driven technologies is poised to fundamentally reshape how cities operate and how citizens experience urban living.