Global Scans · Smart Cities · Weekly Summary

• [New] The vision to 2045 is to build a comprehensive smart city model linked to green growth and modern governance. Nhan Dan Online
• [New] Cities like Berlin and Munich are expected to implement pilot projects that include air taxis as part of smart city transportation. Precedence Research
• [New] Supply Chain and Infrastructure Targeting: Attacks on global logistics, satellite communications and smart transportation systems will increase, turning outages into strategic weapons for geopolitical influence. Govtech
• [New] Expanding next-generation connectivity and ICT infrastructure (projected to reach AED 192 billion in 2025) creates significant opportunities in smart cities, utilities, logistics, real-time monitoring, and IoT-based service platforms. LOGIC Consulting - A Leading MENA Consulting Firm
• [New] Government leadership recognizes blockchain technology's potential to establish the Emirates as a global hub for digital economy activities extending beyond financial services into supply chain management, digital identity, and smart city applications. CoinRank
• [New] By 2030, Indonesia aims to integrate AI across all tourism touchpoints, including smart hotels, eco-friendly transport, and personalized visitor services. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Web3 security startups raised $420 million in 2025 to combat rising threats to smart contract infrastructure. CoinLaw
• [New] Follow government roadmaps: Directives, guidelines, and funding calls (USDOT AI for ITS, EU ITS Directive, India's ATMS and smart-highway programs, China's AV safety guidelines) are the clearest signal of where AI transport markets will actually materialize. Resources
• [New] Smart city investment in North America is projected to reach $750 billion by 2026, up from $3 trillion in 2017. CCE l ONLINE NEWS
• [New] As the volume of IoT-connected devices doubles within five years, industries, including smart homes, manufacturing, healthcare, and urban infrastructure, will see significant opportunities and challenges around connectivity, data management, security, and automation. Next Move Strategy Consulting
• [New] As automation and connectivity continue to advance, AI traffic management will become a core feature of globally connected smart cities. Boulevard Pet Clinic
• [New] The companies that will thrive in 2030 and beyond are plotting their moves today-upgrading infrastructure, implementing smart energy systems and building resilience into their core operations. Forbes
• From 2029 to 2035, at least five cities and 10 provinces will operate integrated smart transport operation centers. Vietnam Economic Times
• The projects launching and completing over 2026 will demonstrate whether smart city technologies can deliver on their promises of improved efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life. / USA CCE l ONLINE NEWS
• Denver's smart city evolution centers on Pena Station NEXT, a transit-oriented, mixed-use development expected to be completed in 2026. CCE l ONLINE NEWS
• By 2026, Los Angeles plans to establish public-private partnerships for an open-source IoT integration platform, creating the backbone for citywide smart infrastructure. CCE l ONLINE NEWS
• Smart mobility be applied in cities which will lead to better health and fewer fatalities on the roads. The Star
• Build4Asia 2026 will introduce two new dedicated sectors - Asian PropTech and Asian Office Tech - as part of its expanded focus on smart-city development. Construction World Magazine
• With the world's biggest high-speed rail network already established, China now plans a more balanced, integrated and intelligent transport system over the next five years, prioritising efficiency and smart technology over sheer scale. South China Morning Post
• Expected commercially around 2028, 6G will deliver immersive, cloud-based AI-enabled communications across smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and industrial IoT systems. aipix.ai
• Organizers aim to showcase achievements in smart transport integration, transit-oriented development, and public transport electrification, targeting 10,000 electric buses in Jakarta by 2030. MOST 1058
• The UAE has advanced smart-city initiatives and digital governance, backed by NCEMA, the 2019 National DRR Strategy, the National Strategy for Food Security 2051, and the Dubai Resilience Center, to sustain momentum and service reliability under We the UAE 2031 and UAE Net Zero 2050. Middle East Business News and Information - mid-east.in

Last updated: 29 December 2025