NG: How Alia is building a digital government in Benue
As Governor Hyacinth Alia prepares to receive the 2026 Nigeria GovTech Public Service Award as Digital Governor of the Year, the recognition draws attention to the digital transformation taking place across Benue State.
Organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), the awards follow an independent assessment of digital-government performance across the 36 states, covering areas including digital service delivery, institutional readiness, digital infrastructure, transparency and open governance, innovation and partnerships.
SE: Vietnamese officials study Sweden’s green transition and smart-city models
A delegation of 20 Vietnamese government officials is studying Swedish approaches to green transition, the circular economy and smart-city governance during a short-term programme at Uppsala University.
The delegation, led by Quang Ninh province’s Standing Vice Chairman Vu Van Dien, met with Vietnam’s Embassy in Sweden on 4 October, according to the embassy.
CN: Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation wins for its integrated smart city ecosystem
The comprehensive framework accelerates the future of innovation by interconnecting facility management, AIoT, robotics, digital services, and sustainability initiatives across its campuses.
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) won the Smart City - Government category at the Hong Kong Business Technology Excellence Awards 2026 for its integrated smart city ecosystem.
HKSTP secured the accolade for its Integrated Smart City Ecosystem, a unified smart campus platform driven by artificial intelligence that transforms its total 240-hectare Hong Kong Science Park and InnoParks into a human-centric innovation community, creating a thriving I&T ecosystem grooming 14 unicorns, over 2,500 technology companies, and more than 17,000 research professionals.
AE: Dubai Municipality joins global Digital Twin Consortium
Membership will support international collaboration in digital twin and geospatial technologies, helping strengthen urban planning, infrastructure management and smart city development
Dubai Municipality has joined the Digital Twin Consortium (DTC), expanding its engagement with an international community of government entities, organisations, companies and experts working to advance digital twin technologies, standards and applications.
The membership will enable Dubai Municipality to participate in specialised working groups and initiatives, exchange expertise with international organisations, and explore emerging technologies and applications in the digital twin field. It will also provide opportunities to contribute to discussions shaping the continued development of digital twin standards and future use cases.
IN: Tripura govt developing modern, green cities, says CM Manik Saha
Tripura CM Manik Saha stated the government's commitment to transforming Agartala and other urban areas into modern, green cities. He inaugurated a pond renovation project, emphasizing holistic development and improved quality of life for citizens.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said the state government is working continuously to develop Agartala and other urban areas of Tripura into modern, environment-friendly and aesthetically appealing cities.