Smart cities promote the digital transformation of urban ecosystems, creating systematic environmental, economic and social outcomes. Smart cities focus on using new technologies and innovations to make cities more livable and provide new services and economic opportunities. North American cities and communities have made significant strides in smart cities by leveraging technology and tailoring services to the needs and expectations of residents. To recognize outstanding smart city projects, IDC has launched the Smart City North America Awards (SCNAA). [...]

- Major logistics companies introduce automatic dispatch cloud service, attempt to convert delivery vehicles to EVs - Also highlighted in Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's 'Comprehensive Logistics Policy Outline (2021-2025)' Japan's logistics industry is growing due to the rapid increase in e-commerce caused by COVID-1919, but at the same time, it is facing various challenges such as labor shortages, poor working conditions, and building a sustainable supply chain. There is a movement toward digitalization and decarbonization across the logistics industry, and companies actively participating in this [...]

- What is the smart city ranking in Brazil? In Brazil's 'Connected Smart Cities 2021' ranking, São Paulo was ranked 1st, Florianopolis 2nd and Curitiba 3rd. Brasilia, Vitoria, São Caentea do Sul, Rio de Janeiro, Campinas, Niteroi and Salvador also made it to the top. Urban Systems evaluates Necta and the smart city services provided by each city in Brazil annually, and 5 cities with more than 677 people are evaluated. The main evaluation indicators are urban mobility, urbanization, environment, technology (innovation), economic level, [...]

- Increase in demand for artificial intelligence semiconductors as products and services applied with artificial intelligence expand Semiconductors and market trends Artificial intelligence semiconductors are a kind of system semiconductor, and as “a semiconductor that executes large-scale operations that require realization of artificial intelligence services such as learning and reasoning with high performance and high power efficiency”, the [...]

- Jilin Provincial Government Implements Electric Vehicle Taxi Supply Demonstration Project in Changchun - Electric Vehicle Taxi Model Hongqi E-QM5, Popular with Passengers and Drivers - Battery-Replaceable Electric Vehicle Taxi, open all over Changchun City ), an electric vehicle battery exchange center has appeared, drawing the attention of passersby. A few taxis are waiting to enter a place like an automatic car wash tunnel, and the taxi entering the tunnel is 50 cm from the ground [...]

- Global semiconductor supply shortage and supply price could rise by up to 200% - Concern about impact on automobiles and electronic devices - Global semiconductor parts supply and Russian market status It has deteriorated, but it has announced that it will recover well in 2022. In 1, the global semiconductor market will grow 2021% year-on-year, reaching a record high of 2022 billion [...]

- Vietnamese people use the Internet for an average of 6 hours a day, and digital transformation is in full swing - Accelerated digital transformation is expanding related entry opportunities As the use of non-face-to-face digital platforms (e-commerce, online delivery, etc.) is expanding due to COVID-1919, the clock of 'digital transformation' is accelerating worldwide. Vietnam's digital economy size in 2021 also grew by 31% year-on-year, driven by the growth of e-commerce and online delivery services. Vietnam ranks 10th in the world in smartphone penetration rate, and 70% of the total population (approximately 6800 million people) [...]

- Smart IT real estate company raises capital of 6 million euros to realize global development portfolio and accelerate business plans ▲Smart City "Laguna" in Fortaleza (Brazil), one of Planet Smart City projects Planet Smart City Smart City) seeks to raise capital of 3 million euros to accelerate its business plan to build smart homes and complexes that include more than 40,000 smart projects with a total of 50 households over the next three years. In 6 [...]

Digital platforms will be regarded as the 'soft infrastructure' of the digital space, enhancing the value of digital transformation. Areas where digital transformation is prominent in cloud governance are finance and banking, transport-logistics and wholesale/retail Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) ) announced the priority economic sectors of the National Digital Transformation Program at the Vietnam DX Day 2021 event on May 5, 26. VINASA is ①Finance ②Health ③Education [...]

Photo Source: ROGERS Rogers Business announced on February 2022, 2, that it is expanding its suite of smart city/smart building IoT (Internet of Things) solutions that are sustainable, safe and operationally efficient to meet the needs of businesses and municipalities. From leak detection sensors to AI-powered traffic signal functions, these solutions are designed to solve real-world business problems while providing cost savings and environmental benefits. To bring the best of IoT to Canada, Rogers Business has a broad ecosystem [...]

- Disclosure of House Bill for $520 billion semiconductor investment (January 1.25) - Ministry of Commerce begins detailed plan and budget allocation for semiconductor manufacturing investment - 30-13% of international semiconductor production is expected by 14 due to US semiconductor promotion policy - Semiconductors in each country Concerns about side effects such as international trade disputes and oversupply due to investment competition The $520 billion investment that the Biden administration has been pushing to promote the domestic semiconductor industry is in the visible [...]

- 'Eureka Park', a venue for various national pavilions including the Korean Pavilion and a heated competition of new technologies - In the post-COVID-19 era, where the importance of technology is growing, CES's presence is still strong. In early January, 'CES 1', the world's largest IT and electronics exhibition that returned to an offline event in Las Vegas, USA after two years, is taking a look at the main contents and on-site appearances in two parts. In this second part of the CES 2 review, KOTRA [...]

- Application of 4 priority criteria and 11 sub-criteria to select the optimal location for solar power installation - Tabuk region as the optimal location for solar power installation Photovoltaic power generation converts light energy from the sun into electrical energy, and Saudi Arabia ·Environmentally, it has many attractive factors for photovoltaic power generation, such as abundant sunlight, large territory and low population density. In this article, “Optimal Decision-Making [...]

- CES, the stage of technological innovation that filled Las Vegas, USA - Representative Korean companies showed great presence in heated global technology competition From January 1th to 5th, 'CES 7', the world's largest IT and electronics exhibition, was held in Las Vegas, USA. It was held offline in Vegas for the first time in two years. CES, famous as a mega-event held at the beginning of the year, encompasses not only consumer electronics but also numerous other fields where innovative new technologies are applied [...]

- In April 21, Fomit and smart farm company Plantifarm Consortium won the contract for the Kuwait smart farm project, the first for a Korean company - Expected to be a new opportunity for Korean smart farm companies in the future In April 4, Fomit, a Korean ICT solution company, and Plantifarm Consortium, a smart farm company, won the contract for the Kuwait smart farm project, the first for a Korean company. This is the first export case of a Korean smart farm to Kuwait, and it is the first case of food security in the Gulf region since COVID-2021 [...]

- China's cross-border e-commerce market size is expected to grow by 2023 trillion yuan in 13 - China's digital trade started with Alibaba and gradually mature with the introduction of a large number of trade-related software and solutions - Korean companies that do business with Chinese companies and hopes to enter the Chinese market The digital trade trend must be actively embraced Digital trade refers to trade based on the digital economy represented by e-commerce platforms, big data, block chains, smart logistics, and fintech.

- The expansion of the electric vehicle market will accelerate with support from the central government - Sales of electric vehicles in Shaanxi have soared, 65% higher than the national average - Prior research on LFP batteries is required to enter the market Big task On September 2020, 9, President Xi Jinping mentioned in a video address to the United Nations General Assembly that he would achieve carbon neutrality by 22. China is specific about reducing carbon emissions [...]

- The share of the high-tech industry continues to increase centering on software-related services - The information and communication technology (ICT) industry is growing rapidly, while the pharmaceutical and aircraft manufacturing industry continues to decrease. , it can be divided into middle and low-tech industries and low-tech industries. Israel's industry is developed mainly in high-tech industries. The high-tech industry is a pillar that has supported the national economy even in the midst of the global economic crisis and is a major driving force for economic growth. The central bank of Israel [...]

- KOTRA Kuwait Trade Center, Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kuwait - Held the '4th Korea-Kuwait Smart City Forum' in collaboration with Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) - Smart farm based on Kuwait's climatic conditions and the agricultural modernization policy of the Kuwait Agricultural and Fisheries Administration (PAAF) Growing demand and interest in technology The Korean Embassy in Kuwait (Ambassador Jeong Byung-ha) and KOTRA Kuwait Trade Center (Director Hong Chang-seok) collaborated with the Kuwait Branch of Korea Housing and Land Corporation (LH) on the 6th of this month with the Kuwait Agricultural and Fisheries Administration (PAAF) and the Kuwaiti Farmers Federation (Kuwaiti Farmers Federation). ) and the Housing and Welfare Administration (PAHW), held the 'Korea-Kuwait Smart City (Smart Farm Center) Forum'. <The 4th Korea-Kuwait [...]

- Hydrogen sports car MH2 presented at Slovakia Pavilion at Dubai Expo - Hydrogen fuel cell with high energy storage density is advantageous in large-scale transportation, and hydrogen infrastructure is expected to expand. The vehicle is an 'aerodynamic sports car' that emits 'harmless exhaust', reports the United Arab Emirates (WAM). The MH2020 hydrogen car was designed by Slovakian designer Branislav Mauks, who has contributed to the design of Ferrari models since 2. Rim bint Ibrahim al [...]