Korea urged to prioritize hydrogen, smart cities for NEOM development
Experts advise Seoul to shift from passivity and embrace bold initiatives
Korea should prioritize hydrogen and smart city initiatives to enhance its influence on NEOM, a pioneering city being built in Saudi Arabia by leading companies from around the world with the goal of maximizing efficiency and eco-friendliness for the anticipated 9 million residents, according to government officials and experts, Tuesday.
As the oil-rich kingdom seeks to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energies to address the climate crisis and align with global initiatives on carbon neutrality, Seoul should capitalize on Saudi Arabia's needs by showcasing Korea's capabilities, particularly in the world's largest city construction project, the experts said.
CN: Smart mobility transformation of Hong Kong’s transportation system is on track
- With robust backing by the Hong Kong Government, the city is set to transform its transportation system and promote overall sustainability by adopting innovative technologies.
- Hong Kong’s emerging tech-driven smart mobility ecosystem presents numerous opportunities for collaborations between local and international corporations.
Transportation, a daily necessity, is central to Hong Kong’s smart city development, as detailed in the “Smart City Blueprint for Hong Kong 2.0” published by the Government in 2020.
Vietnam suggests empowering women in digital transformation
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan suggested empowering women and girls in science, technology and digital transformation while addressing the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York on March 11 (local time).
The work should go in tandem with the fight against discrimination and violence in cyberspace, she said, stressing the need to promote women’s role in building an international environment of peace, stability, and inclusive and sustainable development, and handling non-traditional challenges, especially climate change.
These are some of the world's top smart and sustainable cities
- Multiple factors are needed for a smart and sustainable city, such as social cohesion, human capital and economic performance.
- The IESE ranking of the world’s most sustainable and smart cities is led by European and US cities, but many cities from elsewhere perform strongly against individual measures.
- With increasing numbers of people living in cities, initiatives like the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Cities, which aims to tackle urban affordability, will become more important.
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IN: Arunachal Pradesh gets its first AI based smart parking facility
Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu inaugurated a cutting-edge, fully automated AI-based smart parking system at the premises of Tomo Riba Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), Naharlagun on March 10. This innovative parking solution, one of the firsts in the country, significantly enhances the capacity to accommodate 72 vehicles across 4 towers, addressing the longstanding parking challenges in Itanagar, particularly around TRIHMS, according to officials.