VN: Unlocking urban potential of smart cities
The development of smart satellite cities is reshaping Hanoi's spatial structure. In Hoa Lac, where science, technology, and education converge, the Tien Xuan Smart City is envisioned as the urban core that connects research, production, and everyday life.
On December 17, based on the orientation and direction of the Hanoi People's Committee regarding the completion of the Tien Xuan urban area project towards a smart city model, integrated with and supporting the Hoa Lac High-Tech Park, SJ Group announced the implementation of Tien Xuan Smart City with a workshop themed "Creating a smart city vision".
In JB – Malaysia’s first ‘leading smart city’ – AI is used to ease jams and detect potholes
Summary:
- JB achieved "leading smart city" status with its integrated operations control centre to monitor traffic, detect potholes, and bust crime via CCTV cameras placed around the city.
- Residents can access data on traffic, parking, floods and public toilet cleanliness through mobile apps, but awareness and usage remain low.
- Analysts say technology alone can't solve JB's congestion, pollution, and infrastructure issues, highlighting the need for better enforcement.
In a former multipurpose hall atop the Johor Bahru City Council building, a 12m screen displays live feeds from 555 CCTV cameras monitoring every corner of Malaysia’s southern capital.
ES: Gibraltar: Govt’s ‘Smart City’ programme rolls out eGov Membership Pass and service kiosks
The Government of Gibraltar has announced the rollout of two new “Smart City” initiatives, aimed at improving how the public accesses Government services in person and online.
The services, led by the IT&LD and Digital Services, were available as from Thursday, with further initiatives planned for phased delivery.
The first initiative is the eGov Membership Pass, a free digital service available via an app on iOS and Android, providing an NFC-enabled contactless alternative to the existing physical Gibraltar ID card when interacting with Government services.
NG: Zamfara emerges best state in e-government — NCCIDE
The National Council on Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (NCCIDE) has announced Zamfara state as the top performing in e-government in Nigeria’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector.
The state has also emerged as the first Runner-Up in ICT Human Capital Development at the 13th National Council on Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy in Jos, Plateau State.
IT: How Digital Twins and Big Data Are Transforming Smart Mobility in Modern Cities
The study shows that combining digital twins and big data can transform smart mobility from a purely technological upgrade into a collaborative urban ecosystem, where real-time data, simulation, and user feedback continuously improve transport efficiency, sustainability, and accessibility. Using Italy as a case, it highlights that effective governance, data sharing, and privacy safeguards are as critical as technology in delivering inclusive and resilient urban mobility systems.
Researchers from the Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," the Università degli Studi di Teramo, and the Università di Bari examine how digital twin technology and big data together are reshaping urban mobility, arguing that this convergence marks a decisive shift in how cities plan, govern, and experience movement. Rather than treating smart mobility as a collection of isolated technologies, the study frames it as a living ecosystem in which public authorities, technology providers, transport operators, research institutions, and citizens continuously interact and co-create value. Grounded in the Italian urban context, the research highlights mobility as a strategic arena where digital transformation, sustainability goals, and governance challenges converge.