Alatau smart city to introduce Kazakhstan’s first air taxi service
Kazakhstan signs MOU with U.S. eVTOL developer Joby Aviation as part of AI-driven urban mobility plan
Kazakhstan is preparing to bring air taxi services into operation for the first time, as part of the development of Alatau, a new AI-powered smart city planned near Almaty.
The Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of Kazakhstan recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with U.S.-based Joby Aviation to purchase electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, according to reports from Kazakh news outlets on November 11.
75 Local Authorities Earn Malaysia Smart City Rating - Aiman Athirah
A total of 75 local authorities (PBTs) nationwide have received the Malaysia Smart City 2025 rating, in line with the government's aspirations to realise the Smart Nation vision by 2040.
Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu said the recognition was based on smart city indicators under the Malaysia Standard (MS) ISO 37122:2019, namely sustainable cities and communities-indicators for smart cities, which outline 85 main indicators as the basis of the rating.
MY: Govt steps up push for green buildings, smart cities, and ESG in property sector
The government will intensify efforts to promote green buildings, smart cities, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) adoption in Malaysia's property and facility management sectors, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.
Speaking at the RICS-MIPFM International Property Conference 2025, Nga said his ministry is working on policies to support sustainable urban development and strengthen regulatory frameworks.
VN: Binh Phuoc builds smart rural areas
From organic cashew gardens in Thuan Phu commune to Hamlet 2 of Dong No commune with many billionaire farmers, Binh Phuoc is proving that digital transformation is not only present in the city but has reached the countryside.
Along with the digital economy, the provincial government also promotes online public services, creating a new look for smart rural areas, where people can both produce effectively and access digital administrative utilities.
IE: Digital Public Services Plan sets expectations for digitisation by 2030
The Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform & Digitalisation Jack Chambers, and Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement, Digitalisation & eGovernment Emer Higgins, have launched the Digital Public Services Plan 2030.
The Plan sets out Ireland’s roadmap to fully digitalise key public services by 2030, ensuring that 100% of these key services are available online and 90% of applicable services are accessed digitally. This is a flagship initiative under Government’s Better Public Services transformation strategy.