The US government is expanding policy support for the entire carbon capture and storage (CCS) industry value chain. CCS project linked to blue hydrogen production is expected to emerge as the largest carbon capture source in the US after 2030. As 'Net-Zero', which aims to achieve '2050' carbon emissions by 0 to respond to the climate crisis, has emerged as a key task for the international community, countries around the world are establishing strategies to achieve the goal through various policies and technologies. The US is planning to achieve [...]

British government promotes policies to achieve net zero by 2050 Green growth through net zero policies in seven sectors Raise concerns about enormous implementation costs, U-turns on some policies, and prospects of companies falling short of carbon emissions targets For the first time, the Climate Change Act* was enacted, and to implement it, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) was established and a carbon neutral policy called Net-zero is being consistently pursued. Net zero refers to the emissions (+) and absorption (-) of greenhouse gases [...]

An online approach was introduced to digitalize administrative services, but the results were insufficient. There is a possibility of cooperation with countries that have advanced e-government, so this is an opportunity for Korea as well. e-government uses information and communication technology (ICT) to automate government administrative tasks. The goal is to provide convenient information and services to citizens. In modern society, e-government improves government efficiency and productivity, enhances transparency and accountability, provides citizen-centered services, promotes economic growth and innovation, and promotes international [...]

Hydrogen Value Chain Project Continuous Development European Hydrogen Hub Efforts Focus Dutch Hydrogen Support Policy The Climate Agreement is the Dutch government's climate response policy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 2030% in 1990 compared to 49. This agreement stipulates that the Netherlands must secure at least 2030 GW (gigawatts) of electrolysis capacity (a process for producing eco-friendly hydrogen) by 4. The Netherlands is targeting 2032 GW of electrolysis capacity by 8. The government wants to encourage greater use of renewable hydrogen by setting aside $90 billion in its climate fund budget. [...]

The future of smart cities seen through global cooperation: Sharing international cases and innovative ideas Leap toward sustainability: Urban reinvention through smart solutions Participation overview Smart City Expo Curitiba, Brazil's largest smart city event, will be held in 2024 It was successfully held from March 3 to 20 at the Cento de Evento Positivo event center in Barigui Park. [Source: Smart City Expo Curitiba website, KOTRA Sao Paulo Trade Center summary] Smart City [...]

The second-largest smart city market in Central and South America after Mexico and Brazil. Mexico's smart city market is expected to grow by an average of 2% over the next five years. 5 Central and South American Smart City Roadshow Overview - Event name: 15 Central and South American Smart City Roadshow - Period and location: 2024 2024 2024-3 days per month / Bogotá, Mexico - Contents: Business consultations, market briefings, on-site visits, meetings, etc. - Field: Smart city, overall ICT field - Participation scale: 4 domestic companies, 8 buyers (Mexico City [... .]

Possessing high-quality digital infrastructure technology Expanding ICT research and innovation ICT industry overview The Netherlands is a developed digital economy in Europe and has high-quality digital infrastructure. 80% of the Dutch population has at least some digital skills, which is much higher than the EU average of 54%. Many Dutch companies are taking advantage of digitalization and 80% of small and medium-sized enterprises have at least a basic level of digital strength. The Netherlands is also higher than the European average in high-tech sectors such as big data, cloud, and artificial intelligence for companies [...]

Texas, USA, plans to open a 'smart freight corridor' for self-driving cargo trucks by the end of 24 Leading the way in collaboration with self-driving infrastructure company 'Carvenu' Pilot operation planned in some sections of SH 130 north of Austin Global self-driving cargo truck market , expected to grow at an average annual rate of 32% until 17.5, reaching $53 billion. The US state of Texas plans to open the 'Smart Freight Corridor', the first highway for self-driving cargo trucks in the US, within this year. Local media in Texas [...]

Our company introduced smart city solutions to major Colombian companies and government officials. On March 3, we successfully held the Colombian Smart City Roadshow at the Bogotá Trade Center. In this roadshow, 7 Korean companies, government officials from Bogota, Cartagena, and Pasto, Colombia, and 5 buyers participated to discuss the technologies and items needed to introduce a smart city in Colombia. Key technologies discussed at the roadshow include security enhancement solutions using cutting-edge technologies such as IoT sensors and artificial intelligence, LED, and AI [...]

Maintenance of aging infrastructure is an important topic. Increasing demand for technology to supplement insufficient manpower and increase efficiency. Japanese infrastructure is aging. Japan's social infrastructure was largely built during the period of high growth in the 1950s and 70s, and is currently 50 years old after construction. Deteriorated infrastructure accounts for a significant proportion. The graph below shows the percentage of infrastructure such as road bridges, tunnels, and river management facilities that are more than 10 years old in 50-year increments, showing the overall deterioration of social infrastructure [...]

Pioneer of the Energy Transition: Philippines' Renewable Energy Development Strategy Policy Innovation and International Cooperation: Foundation for Sustainable Growth of the Philippines' Renewable Energy Sector Philippine Renewable Energy Trends The Philippines is rapidly emerging as a leader in the ASEAN region in the renewable energy sector. According to the latest data from Global Energy Monitor (GEM), the Philippines currently has an installed capacity of 1766 MW, ranking second in the ASEAN region after Vietnam in combined solar and wind power generation. In particular, the market size is expected to reach 2GW by 2024, and 9.8 MW by 2030 [...]

After COVID-19, the number of visitors and participating companies is increasing rapidly. Under the theme of ‘The Future Comes First,’ various latest mobile-related technologies can be seen. Overview of the 2024 Mobile World Congress (Mobile World Congress (MWC)) will be held in 2024. It will be held at the Barcelona International Exhibition Center (Fira Barcelona) in Spain from February 2th to 26th. This event, which started in 29, is considered one of the world's top three tech events along with CES in the United States and IFA Consumer Electronics Show in Germany, and has been held in Barcelona since 1987 [...]

CES2024 Smart button, intelligent detection system, smart toilet... Showcasing the future of a colorful smart home Building an open ecosystem, AI, and net zero are expected to become trends The U.S. smart home market is growing rapidly The U.S. smart home market is It is growing rapidly. According to an analysis by market research firm Statista, the size of the U.S. smart home market is approximately $2023 billion in 346 and is expected to reach approximately $2028 billion in 550. In particular, the energy management field stands out [...]

EU clearly distinguishes carbon reduction activities... Introduction of a carbon removal certification system Carbon removal, meaning an activity that captures carbon from the atmosphere and stores it semi-permanently outside the atmosphere Expects to expand compensation for climate change response efforts and promote private funding and investment in carbon reduction projects EU will reach climate neutrality goal by 2050 To this end, various policy bills, such as the European Green Deal, the European Climate Act, and Fit for 55, have been prepared and efforts have been made to reduce carbon emissions. However, as it is expected that it will be difficult to achieve climate goals by reducing carbon emissions alone, carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon removal (CDR; [...]

- 270 million ㎡ area in Dongan County… BGR Group + Japan Sumitomo joint venture - Applying smart solutions to 6 sectors including energy, transportation, and education - Proceeding in 5 stages... Final 108-story financial center and complex shopping mall development [Inside Vina = Hanoi, Reporter Seungyoon Lee] The $42 billion Hanoi smart city development project jointly promoted by Japanese general trading company Sumitomo Corporation and Vietnam's BRG Group has finally been completed. The first shovel was dug. North Hanoi Smart City Development Investment (NHSC), a consortium of Sumitomo and BRG Group, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the smart city development project on the 11th [...]

An event to expand economic cooperation in the ICT field between Korea and Latin America. Active cooperation between resource-rich Latin America and Korea is expected. Event Overview At the 2023 Korea-Latin America Innovation Forum, public and private sector experts from Korea and Latin America gather to promote economic growth through innovation and trade. We supported effective and direct communication channels for promotion and strengthened partnerships, including introduction of Korean companies' technology and innovation fields. The 2023 Forum will discuss four major topics related to the 4th Industrial Revolution [...]

The Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change opens on November 30. Special efforts to preserve the Earth are expected to lead to various investments and projects. The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) is imminent. The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to be held in the UAE. The countdown to the opening of the General Assembly (COP28) has begun in earnest on the 30th of this month. The UAE, which was selected as the host country at the end of 2021, appointed HE Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Technology and Chairman of Abu Dhabi's national oil company ADNOC, as UAE Chairman in January, and later HE Mariam Almheiri) [...]

The government plans to make large-scale investments in a total of 9 areas to promote economic growth and strengthen national competitiveness. It may provide opportunities for investment in infrastructure construction and equipment-related investments. History of the Brazilian Growth Acceleration Program (Programa de Aceleração do Crescimento, PAC) Brazil's federal government's growth acceleration program (Programa de Aceleração do Crescimento, PAC) is an economic policy and investment project to promote Brazil's economic growth and was launched in 1 during the first Lula government. The Growth Acceleration Program is a program that includes the federal government, major corporations, and [...]

Introduction of national and sector-level plans A reform to strengthen the foundation of Malaysia's investment ecosystem Background to the emergence of NIMP NIMP 2030 is a key component of the Madani Economy initiative, the core political philosophy of the current Anwar government, and is scheduled for 2030 years until 7. This is a white paper containing the development strategy of the manufacturing and related service industries. Since 1986, three Industrial Master Plans have been announced, and this strategy is the fourth announced. hyeon [...]

The UK is actively pursuing policies to resolve regional gaps. There are various implications for Korea's regional balanced development project. The UK has recently been taking active steps to resolve the problem of uneven development between regions that has persisted for a long time. Through the 'Leveling Up' policy that has been implemented since 2020, mid-term goals have been established until 2030, and various tasks for regional standardization are being carried out. The problem of deep-rooted regional imbalances between regions in the UK [...]