Global Scans · Smart Cities · Weekly Summary

• [New] CapitaLand's smart construction technologies and JTC's deployment of smart solutions at Punggol Digital District will further highlight Singapore's strengths in urban innovation and management. The Manila Times
• [New] Just as smart cities promised efficiency in the 2010s, omni cities will deliver the resilience needed to face the looming threats of the next decade. Govtech
• [New] Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region, with a projected CAGR of 9%, fueled by rapid urbanization and government-led smart city projects in China and India. Web3Wire
• As autonomous technologies, data analytics, and smart infrastructure advance, AI will become integral to transportation systems, reshaping the movement of people, goods, and services by 2026. Codewave Insights
• The next decade will see stronger adoption of AI, IoT, cloud computing, and smart city programs. Blog - InvestinAsia
• Continued progress will require smart build policies - particularly ensuring access to spectrum, streamlining infrastructure deployment, and making sure that federal broadband programs (like the $42.5 billion BEAD program) ensure there is a place for FWA. Benton Foundation
• Developing regions like Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East are seeing strong momentum from initiatives such as China's Belt and Road Initiative, India's Smart Cities Mission, and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Yahoo Finance
• Smart cities generated more than US$ 750 billion globally in 2023, and are expected to surpass US$ 1 trillion by 2026. TI INSIDE Online
• Future smart cities will switch their focus from the optimization of individual systems to the creation of effective network systems. KPMG
• By 2045, mass adoption of unmanned vehicles and the development of smart city infrastructure are expected. RSW
• Asia Pacific is expected to register the highest growth over the next decade due to rapid urbanization, expanding infrastructure, and government-backed smart city projects. EIN Presswire
• By 2025, industries like autonomous driving, smart cities, and disaster management will rely heavily on edge computing combined with GeoAI. Arizton Advisory & Intelligence
• Asia Pacific: Asia Pacific is projected to grow the fastest due to rapid urbanization, large-scale deployment of smart transportation networks, and significant investment in infrastructure modernization. Verified Market Research
• In Stockholm the smart city is focused on digital education, healthcare, transportation, energy efficiency, and plans to completely phase out fossil fuels by 2040. SocietyByte
• The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is projected to invest approximately $17.6 billion in smart grid infrastructure by 2027. NETAWORLD JOURNAL
• Outcome-based contracts will represent 60% of new smart city deals by 2028, with technology providers guaranteeing specific performance metrics such as energy savings, traffic flow improvements, or citizen satisfaction scores. Quick Market Pitch
• By 2032, more than 60% of smart city software solutions are expected to use AI capabilities for data interpretation and decision-making. openpr
• The global governance networks that are developing will enable cities to share best practices and coordinate approaches while maintaining local autonomy and democratic control over smart city systems. QodeQuay |
• Urbanization and Smart City Initiatives: By 2030, 68% of the global population will reside in urban areas, intensifying pressure on cities to adopt data-driven solutions. Ainvest
• The Asia Pacific is projected to experience fastest CAGR during the forecast period due to accelerated urbanization, rising demand for utility digitization, and expanding smart infrastructure. Polaris
• The diverse applications of AI in autonomous manufacturing and smart city projects are expected to fuel growth, positioning Asia Pacific as a global AI chipset hub. Precedence Research

Last updated: 08 September 2025