London-based shared e-bike operator Forest has introduced a new in-app sobriety feature designed to prevent riders from unlocking bikes after consuming alcohol, as part of broader efforts to improve road safety across the capital. The reaction-time test will be gradually…
As Vietnam strengthens its position in Southeast Asia’s urban transformation, Smart City Asia 2026 continues to grow as a leading regional platform connecting governments, enterprises, and technology providers. We spoke with Ms. Nina Nguyen, Project Manager of Smart City Asia,…
As spring approaches, Singapore Changi Airport has earned an unexpected title: one of the world’s best places to meet the love of your life. In a new global ranking by aviation legal-tech firm AirAdvisor, Changi placed seventh in the inaugural…
The publication of ISO 14092:2026 marks a significant step forward in operationalizing climate adaptation at the local level. Replacing ISO/TS 14092:2020, the updated 2026 edition upgrades the document from a Technical Specification to a full International Standard and introduces revised…
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has introduced a new regulatory framework requiring airlines and flight booking platforms to provide passengers with clear, consistent, and comparable carbon emissions data at the point of booking. Applicable to all flights departing from…
SSAB’s investment in a new electric steel mill in Luleå has been officially recognized as a strategic net-zero project under the EU’s Net-Zero Industry Act. The decision, announced by the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth (Tillväxtverket), underscores the…
SMART CITY ASIA 2026, the leading smart city and urban innovation exhibition in Vietnam, will take place on May 6–8, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. Recognized as the country’s No.1 platform…
Urban Future 2026 (UF26), Europe’s most action-oriented event for sustainable cities, will take place in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from March 24–27, 2026, bringing together more than 2,000 CityChangers from around the world. The first speakers have been announced, setting the tone…
President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum directing the United States to begin withdrawing from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), two of the central international frameworks for…
China has formally introduced its first national corporate climate reporting standard, marking a pivotal step in advancing climate-related disclosure and sustainability transparency across its corporate sector. The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with several government bodies, including the central bank…