VN: Da Nang invests in smart transportation
Recently, Da Nang has made significant investments in its transportation system, particularly in traffic signals and surveillance cameras. This investment plays a crucial role in managing traffic flow, ensuring public safety, and maintaining the city's tranquility.
In 2022, Da Nang received the Viet Nam Smart Transportation Award, laying an essential foundation for integrating the central coastal city with other leading provinces and cities nationwide in the goal of building a smart city. This achievement is the result of the city's long-term focus and investment in its transportation system. Da Nang Weekend Newspaper interviewed Mr Bui Hong Trung, Director of the city's Department of Transport, about the effectiveness of the city's smart transportation system.
US: Florida: Miami-Dade County Ranks 9th Nationwide for Digital Innovation in Government Services
Miami-Dade County has earned a coveted spot among the tech-savvy governments of the nation, bagging 9th place in the Center for Digital Government's 2024 Digital Counties Survey for populations of 1 million or more. As reported by Miami-Dade County's News site, this annual survey gives a nod to local governments that expertly wield technology to align with their goals, find cost-effective solutions, bolster transparency and cybersecurity, encourage civic participation, and meet the evolving expectations of their constituents. Miami-Dade's IT Department (ITD) has been recognized for working hand-in-hand with County departments to enhance the resident experience by improving the miamidade.gov portal and enriching the Open Data Hub.
Japan's Itochu to bring AI bus optimization to Taiwan smart city
Trading house prepares pilot programs, angling for slice of government investment
Japanese trading house Itochu is joining a smart city project in the southern Taiwan city of Tainan, trialing AI systems for transportation and energy data management with an eye toward winning bigger business.
Itochu was the sole contract winner among bids on a smart city project in the Shalun area being developed by the Tainan government and others. The early-stage contract is worth 10.8 million New Taiwan dollars ($332,000).
IN: Meghalaya government scraps first phase of smart city road project
The Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government has cancelled the first phase of the smart city road project due to feasibility concerns. They are now planning a new proposal using state funds to improve important city roads.
The Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government has decided to cancel the first phase of the smart city road project due to feasibility issues. This announcement was made by the Deputy Chief Minister in charge of urban and municipal affairs Sniawbhalang Dhar on July 12.
KE: Kiambu injects Sh10bn to elevate Thika into smart industrial city
Governor Wamatangi said a raft of developments have been lined up towards achieving the status
In Summary:
- Governor Kimani Wamatangi said a raft of developments have been lined up towards achieving the smart city over the next few year.
- They include infrastructure, water, health, education, trade, and other necessary initiatives to ensure the town matches city status.
The Kiambu county government is injecting Sh10 billion towards elevation of Thika as an industrial smart City.