?????? Mindanao Philippines is on the Rise: Science & Tech Agency Powers Up Smart & Sustainable Cities! ??

Week 25 of 2023

Hey Smartivists!?

Welcome to the #SmartsNewsletter , your 3-minute weekly pass to the forefront of tech, innovations, and regulations in Asia! This June edition is on Real Estate Tech trends and smart cities in Asia.

We'll begin by examining the?Philippines, where the Science and Technology agency is taking measures to support smart and sustainable cities in Mindanao. Next, we'll look at?India,?where a known?real estate developer?is utilizing technologies to design sustainable infrastructure. We'll also look at?Vietnam, where two companies are working together to develop data management tools for smart cities. Finally, let us check how?AI regulations?are developing in the region!

?????? Mindanao Philippines is on the Rise: Science & Tech Agency Powers Up Smart & Sustainable Cities! ??

The?Department of Science and Technology ?(DOST) in Mindanao is paving the way for smarter and more sustainable cities in the region. Davao, Cagayan de Oro, and Zamboanga are among the urban areas taking advantage of DOST's hard work! By joining forces with industry, government, and academia, DOST Region 10 is eagerly striving to incorporate technology and sustainability for an improved quality of life in these communities.?Read more

Takeaway??Building smart, sustainable cities is a long term project which will need to outlast the tenure of this administration. Therefore, buy-ins from the local communities and private sectors are essential.

?????? Innovation at Its Finest: Sattva Group Rocks India's Real Estate with Sustainable Tech!

Sattva ?Group is the top of the pack when it comes to real estate development in India. They are dedicated to being innovative and sustainable! To build their eco-friendly structures, they use modern technologies like solar panels, rainwater harvesting and ETFE roofing technology - all designed for a low carbon footprint. Plus, they have a super strong sense of social responsibility when it comes to creating housing at an affordable price point for citizens.?Dig deeper

Takeaway??Just like our previous article, ESG Tech & Innovation is indeed rising in Asia. Even the real estate biz in India is feeling the squeeze to go green!?

?????? Bespin Global and Changsoft Join Forces to Supercharge Vietnam's Smart Cities!?

Vietnam is the destination of our final journey for this week, where a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between?Bespin Global (US) ?and?ChangSoft I&I ?paves the way for the creation of smart city data-integrated management platforms in Vietnam. This partnership combines the cloud computing and software development skills of the two organizations with the goal of developing intelligent urban settings.?

The smart city data-integrated management platforms will make use of Bespin Global's smart city data integration management systems and Changsoft's BIM technologies. These two companies are now in a position to improve the quality of life of Vietnam citizens and influence the future urban landscape of the nation by combining smart technologies and data-driven solutions, particularly in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang.?Read more

Takeaway??Despite being in its early stages, open data has great potential to impact Vietnam's implementation for BIM and smart city data management. With the government dedicated to providing more open datasets, the adoption of these platforms is likely to be even easier and create a greater impact!

???Regulation Refresh

?????? Asia's Flexible Moves in Embracing AI!?

The comprehensive?AI regulation , the AIA, from the?European Union ?(EU), is making waves globally. It lays the foundation for laws controlling AI development and application in numerous fields. In Asia, however, different countries are still choreographing its unique moves in AI regulation. China maintains a tough stance and implements policies that restrict the use of AI in areas like social credit and facial recognition.?On the other hand, Japan and Singapore embrace a more adaptable strategy, putting an emphasis on principles, directives, public input, and collaboration.Explore

Takeaway??While the EU's AIA will have an impact on AI rules throughout Asia, national preferences, businesses and consumer demands, and economic factors will still have a bigger impact on how AI policy will be shaped moving forward. Let the dance of AI regulation continue!?

You or your organization are about to embark on an exciting voyage through the interesting world of new technologies, innovations, or smart cities in the Asia Pacific Region. And guess what? I'm your go-to person.??For more than a decade,?I've worked with public and private sector agencies, collaborating on research projects for API management, open ecosystems, AI governance and telecommunications. Contact me at [email protected]