Smarter cities for a smarter world
Finding ways to consolidate areas, from connected societies to open-data sharing, will drive cooperation and the utilisation of multiple smart solutions
TRAFFIC congestion, air and noise pollution, or overcrowded public transport. These are just a few of the growing pains of a rapidly urbanising Asia, a region which is expected to be home to 64 per cent of the world's urban population by 2050.
As the population grows, technology keeps pace. City planning, for one thing, continues to experience dramatic growth as a means to achieve sustainability, improve residents' quality of living and propel future development. From South Korea to Singapore, cities across the region have been shining examples for the smart city movement. As every Asian country charges ahead to build more of the world's smart cities, the opportunity is clear - being the world's first smart region could be a reality.
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