Smart City Asia 2026: Interview with Nina Nguyen on Vietnam’s Smart City Vision

Nina Nguyen, Project Manager of Smart City Asia

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,…

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Intelligent Transportation Systems in 2025: China’s Year of Acceleration and Global Signals for Smart Mobility

speed roads as a part of intelligent transportation systems
The 2025 ITS landscape was dominated by AI large models, embodied robots, and drones in China, alongside global advances in LiDAR and V2X. Key themes included the push for vehicle-road-cloud integration, a booming low-altitude economy, and an industry-wide focus on practical digital transformation.
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New York Moves Toward an All-Electric Buildings Law Amid Court Battles and Grid Concerns

New York buildings
New York is moving toward an all-electric buildings law that could end gas-powered systems in new construction. The proposal has sparked legal challenges and concerns over costs and grid readiness. The outcome may influence building electrification policies far beyond the state.
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AI-Powered Intelligent Transportation: How Changzhou Is Building a “Smooth City” System

Changzhou
Changzhou, Jiangsu province, China leverages AI to advance its intelligent transportation system. Key initiatives include the AI-driven "Cloud Bus," which optimizes routes and reduces wait times, and smart toll stations that enable seamless, efficient vehicle passage. These efforts enhance public transport, cut costs, and improve urban mobility, supporting the city's sustainable development goals.
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The Era of Now: NVIDA’s Charbel Aoun on Enabling Cities to Build Their Own AI Capability

Charbel Aoun
In this interview, NVIDIA’s Charbel Aoun explains why the future of urban AI depends not on adopting more tools, but on building local capability, data sovereignty, and long-term talent. He shares how cities can move from fragmented pilots to responsible, human-centric AI systems that deliver measurable public value.
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How Urban Data Governance in Europe Is Shaping the Future of Cities

urban data governance in Europe
This article examines how urban data governance in Europe is reshaping city development through regulatory frameworks, federated platforms, and mission-oriented data spaces. It explores how European cities leverage data to align climate, social, and digital objectives while addressing fragmentation, governance complexity, and uneven territorial capacities. The analysis highlights both the systemic potential and political challenges of scaling these models across Europe.
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