From Shanghai to Seoul: Cutting-Edge Tech Trends Sweeping Asia!
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In Shanghai, China, the city has expanded its roads for autonomous driving tests, adding 205 km in the Pudong New Area, totaling over 2,000 km of such roads. With licenses granted to 32 enterprises and 794 vehicles, Shanghai is facilitating tests, application demonstrations, and operational showcases for autonomous driving, with 1,003 roads currently open and four designated demonstration areas.
In Anhui, China, an AI-powered smart farming system incorporating IoT, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence has significantly enhanced production efficiency.
In India, DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations and Hadron Aviation Pvt. Ltd have signed an MoU to develop diploma and certificate courses in drones, addressing the demand for skilled personnel in the Indian Drone Industry. This collaboration aims to bridge the skill gap and propel India's drone sector forward.
Samsung Electronics in South Korea has enhanced its SmartThings Map View service with AI and 3D technology, enabling users to manage devices and understand house structures more intuitively.
Seoul Digital Foundation Chairman Kang Je-sik has encouraged global smart city officials to participate in the Seoul Smart Life Week event, aimed at promoting Seoul's smart city network and fostering international collaboration.
In Taiwan, various initiatives have been launched to promote smart city development, including the debut of innovative technologies such as smart energy-saving glass and the application of AI in transportation systems.
Jurgen Germeys
China
Peoples Daily | English | News
Shanghai has opened an additional 205 km of roads for autonomous driving tests in the Pudong New Area, bringing the total length of such roads in the city to over 2,000 km. The city has granted licenses to 32 enterprises and 794 vehicles for road tests, application demonstration, and operation demonstration of autonomous driving. Currently, 1,003 roads in Shanghai are open for autonomous driving tests, and the city has designated four demonstration areas for this purpose.
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An AI-powered smart farming system has been implemented in Anhui, China, using Internet of Things, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence technologies. This has greatly improved production efficiency, with the system being set up by a young farmer born in the 1990s. The smart decision-making system includes self-driving machines, aerial drones, and a control room for data analysis.
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The export value of lighting products and their components in Zhongshan City, south China's Guangdong Province, saw a year-on-year increase of 41.5 percent to 3.02 billion yuan in the first two months of the year. The 30th China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair in Guzhen Township showcased innovative products, attracting overseas buyers and distributors. Smart lighting fixtures with high technological content and green elements have become a new trend in the industry, leading to an increase in exports to global markets, particularly in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Local government initiatives aim to strengthen the international development of the local lighting industry.
India
Hindu Business Line | English | News
DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations and Hadron Aviation Pvt. Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop diploma and certificate courses in drones. The courses will cover various aspects of drone technology and will be delivered at Hadron Aviation's centers. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between the demand and availability of skilled personnel in the Indian Drone Industry. Hadron Aviation is a Pune-based aviation and education institute, providing commercial pilot license (CPL), aircraft maintenance engineering, and EASA training, among other services. As a result of this announcement, Droneacharya stock rose 1.86 per cent on the BSE.
South Korea
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Samsung Electronics has announced that it is enhancing its SmartThings Map View service with artificial intelligence and 3D technology. The new features include the ability for devices equipped with LiDAR sensors to measure the structure and size of a house, as well as a 3D viewing feature for a more intuitive understanding of the house structure and space. The service is accessible on Android mobile devices, Samsung Smart TVs, and iOS mobile devices, with plans to extend to home appliances in the first half of 2024. The service will initially roll out in South Korea and the United States in 2023, with plans for a global expansion in 2024.
강요식 이사장, 세계 스마트시티 관계자 만나 SLW 참여 독려 Chairman Kang Je-sik meets with global smart city officials and encourages SLW participation
ZD Net Korea | Local Language | News
Seoul Digital Foundation Chairman Kang Je-sik met with global smart city officials at the Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE) in Taiwan and encouraged participation in the Seoul Smart Life Week (SLW) event. The event is aimed at promoting Seoul's smart city network and will be held in October at COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul. As part of the three-year mid- to long-term plan announced by Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, the event aims to create an international platform to sell Seoul's innovative technology companies around the world and lead future technology trends.
MK Pulse - English | English | News
CJ OliveNetworks has announced a strategic partnership with Addverb Technologies to expand its business in the smart manufacturing and logistics fields. The partnership aims to provide integrated solutions by combining CJ OliveNetworks software technology with Addverb's hardware offerings. Addverb Technologies specializes in logistics automation solutions tailored for e-commerce, distribution, and manufacturing industries.
아시아 대표 ‘스마트공장·자동화산업전’ 열린다…27일부터 코엑스서 Asia's representative 'Smart Factory and Automation Industry Exhibition' opens... From the 27th at COEX
ZD Net Korea | Local Language | News
The '2024 Smart Factory and Automation Industry Exhibition (Automation World)' will be held for three days at COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul, featuring 450 domestic and foreign companies and 2,000 booths. The exhibition will showcase a rapidly evolving manufacturing industry ecosystem based on innovative artificial intelligence (AI) technology and become a battleground for technological innovation in the manufacturing industry. Leading global manufacturing innovation companies and smart logistics solution technologies will be showcased at the event, along with professional conference programs on industrial trends and cutting-edge technologies.
삼성전자, AI·3D 강화된 스마트싱스 '맵뷰' 서비스 시작 Samsung Electronics launches AI/3D enhanced SmartThings ‘Map View’ service
ZD Net Korea | Local Language | News
Samsung Electronics has expanded its SmartThings Map View service, incorporating AI and 3D technology and making it available worldwide. The service allows users to identify and manage devices in each space at a glance while viewing a virtual drawing of their living space on SmartThings, making it more convenient to use smart home functions. The update supports Android mobile devices, Samsung Smart TV, and iOS mobile devices, and will soon be available on home appliances like refrigerators. Samsung is also planning to provide personalized intelligent services using AI characters and collaboration with the construction and interior design industries.
브이디컴퍼니, 층간 자율주행 배송로봇 '플래시봇' 출시 VD Company launches ‘Flashbot’, an autonomous delivery robot between floors
ZD Net Korea | Local Language | News
VD Company has launched 'Flashbot', an indoor delivery robot that can move between floors within a building in conjunction with the elevator. Flashbot is equipped with a modular loading box that can be adjusted into 2 to 4 compartments and has various safety certifications. The company is currently piloting Flashbot at Hankook Tire's Pangyo office and Shinshin M&C's Daegu office. CEO Ham Pan-sik stated that Flashbot will help improve productivity and contribute to the popularization of service robots.
장인화 포스코그룹 회장 "철강·2차전지 쌍두마차 다 잡겠다" POSCO Group Chairman Jang In-hwa says, “We will seize both steel and rechargeable batteries.”
Joongang Ilbo | Local Language | News
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POSCO Group Chairman Jang In-hwa expressed his ambition to make the steel and secondary battery material industries POSCO’s two main priorities, announcing a plan to visit business sites and communicate with employees for 100 days. He emphasized the importance of both industries for POSCO’s future and expressed confidence in the secondary battery materials industry, stating that electric cars are the future of the planet. Chairman Jang also announced plans to transform POSCO into an organization with a slim organization, a horizontal culture, and quick decision-making. Additionally, he stated that the stock grant system would be reexamined in line with society's expectations. At the shareholders' meeting, several new directors were appointed to leadership positions within the company.
Taiwan
Liberty Times Net | Local Language | News
Shin Kong Insurance participated in the 2024 Smart City Exhibition, showcasing four major exhibition areas including smart transportation, smart care, smart buildings, and smart management. The exhibition included a technology tree connecting the four areas and focused on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in urban operations. The exhibition featured advanced AI technology solutions for smart transportation, smart management, and smart buildings, with highlights including unmanned parking management technology, disaster prevention monitoring, and the integration of Digital Twin technology in building management.
營邦攜韓廠 進軍智慧城 Yingbang brings Korean factories to enter smart cities United Daily News | Local Language | News
Yingbang (3693) has signed a letter of strategic alliance with South Korean surveillance and security system manufacturer Innodep to supply hardware products aimed at smart cities. The two companies hope to create safer smart cities and smart homes by combining their expertise in AI, cloud computing, and big data. Innodep was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Yangbang's net profit after tax for the whole year last year was 927 million yuan, an annual increase of 103.7%.
2024智慧城市展開幕！在一起永續科技國際關注 彩繪微米圖層技術亮麗登場 2024 Smart City Exhibition opens! Together, Sustainable Technology International focuses on the colorful debut of painted micron layer technology
UP Media | Local Language | News
The 2024 Smart City Exhibition opened in Taipei, featuring the debut of "painted micron photovoltaic panel coating technology" by Together, emphasizing the shift to net-zero buildings and the active creation of energy. The technology converts photovoltaic panels into various building material patterns, and has gained interest from Montgomery County in the US, as well as visitors from Thailand and Japan. The Building Research Institute of the Ministry of Interior plans to promote the technology internationally and work towards a sustainable future.
在一起創新奪目 智慧城市展多國外賓爭睹彩繪光電板 Innovative and dazzling smart city exhibition together, many foreign guests are eager to see the painted photovoltaic panels
ETtoday | Local Language | News
High-level officials from the National Council for Sustainable Development of the Executive Yuan visited the Net Zero Vision Hall of the Ministry of Interior for exchanges. Together Sustainable Technology Company participated in the "2024 Smart City Exhibition" at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall 2 with "Painted Micron Photovoltaic Panel Coating Technology", attracting the attention of many foreign guests. Chairman Xue Weili presented photovoltaic panels made with painted micron layer technology to several distinguished guests, including Secretary-General of the Presidential Office Lin Jialong, Vice President of the Executive Yuan Zheng Wencan, and the Minister of the Interior Lin Yourchang who all supported the innovative sustainable solutions. The technology was also announced to be introduced in Montgomery County, Maryland, and has received interest from guests from Thailand and Japan.
華爾街日報》油電車在美國市場銷量飆升，純電動車買主為何陷入猶疑？ Wall Street Journal - Sales of gasoline-electric vehicles have soared in the U.S. market. Why are buyers of pure electric vehicles hesitant?
The Storm Media | Local Language | News
Gasoline-electric vehicles have become the most popular models in the U.S. auto market, with sales surging due to factors such as sportier and more powerful models, as well as a lack of confidence in pure electric vehicles. Some car brands are adding gasoline-electric models in response to stricter emissions regulations and as a competitive advantage. Sales of gasoline-electric vehicles have surpassed those of pure electric vehicles in the U.S., despite low oil prices and less marketing. Factors such as the range of electric vehicles and the availability of charging stations contribute to the hesitancy to purchase pure electric vehicles. Additionally, the launch of plug-in hybrid models by various automakers has boosted gas-electric vehicle sales.
「山青」開發會呼吸的智慧節能玻璃 國際舞台嶄露頭角 "Shanqing" develops breathing smart energy-saving glass and emerges on the international stage
United Daily News | Local Language | News
Shanqing Company has developed a smart energy-saving glass using semiconductor-grade reflective multi-layer ceramic film technology, making a breakthrough in the industry. The glass can cool down, reduce noise, resist ultraviolet and infrared rays, and comes with several prestigious awards. It is being applied to automotive, construction, transportation, and photovoltaic and solar energy fields. The company plans to further develop energy-saving and carbon-reducing technologies and expand the use of their reflective film technology in other industries.
推動5G AIoT智慧化！中鋼開發AI技術於轉爐鋼渣5G智慧軌道運輸 Promote 5G AIoT intelligence! Sinosteel develops AI technology for 5G smart rail transportation of converter steel slag
NOWnews | Local Language | News
Sinosteel Corporation has developed artificial intelligence (AI) technology and successfully applied it to the construction of a 5G smart rail transportation system for converter steel slag. This technology aims to create cost reduction benefits of NT$7 million per year and will continue to expand the scope of 5G applications to build a smart and refined steel plant. After more than 2 years of technical verification, three key AI technologies have been developed, successfully allowing for the smart transportation of steel slag. This development will greatly improve the safety and overall transportation efficiency and reduce equipment maintenance costs.
高通攜11新創團隊參展智慧城市展 推升創新能量 Qualcomm and 11 startup teams participated in the Smart City Exhibition to boost innovation energy
ETtoday | Local Language | News
Qualcomm and 11 startup teams participated in the Smart City Exhibition to boost innovation energy. The 11 QITC start-up teams will share how to apply forward-looking technologies to various life scenarios in the SMART OPEN MIC for Smart Startups Program forum to assist cities in solving infrastructure, energy, medical, business, asset digitization, and other challenges. These teams will showcase innovative services and solutions for four consecutive days. The startup teams are good at developing solutions using innovative technologies and applying them to various fields to drive digital transformation and upgrading of industries and cities. 5G combined with AI vertical applications will drive the transformation of key infrastructure and services and significantly improve efficiency, reduce costs, strengthen safety and sustainability. Qualcomm is committed to promoting ubiquitous smart computing and is uniquely positioned to provide edge-to-cloud high-performance AI solutions. Since 2019, Qualcomm has launched the "Qualcomm Taiwan Innovation Competition" and has cultivated a total of 49 outstanding new startup teams so far. The QITC program invites Taiwan's innovation ecosystem to jointly grasp the new wave of AI and hopes to lead innovative teams to unleash the potential of AI.
ICF發布會首度登台 雲林屏東台東入圍全球前21名智慧城市 ICF press conference debuts on stage Yunlin Pingtung Taitung shortlisted for the top 21 smart cities in the world
Central News Agency | Local Language | News
ICF Smart21 conference debuted in Taiwan for the first time, and the 21 smart cities around the world in 2024 were announced. Three counties and cities in Taiwan were shortlisted, namely Yunlin County, Pingtung County and Taitung County. The Digital Industry Administration stated that the ICF specifically chose to hold the Smart21 press conference in Taiwan during the Taipei Smart City Exhibition this year. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology stated that the ICF smart city evaluation project will add different key themes every year based on the development trend of the overall environment. In the past, 15 counties and cities in Taiwan have been shortlisted for the ICF Smart City Smart21.
Vietnam
Vietnam Plus | English | News
VinFast has signed a cooperation agreement with Guam AutoSpot to distribute its electric vehicles (EV) in Micronesia. Guam AutoSpot will become VinFast's first official distributor in the region, and is expected to begin importing VinFast's EVs and components in May. VinFast plans to expand its operations to at least 50 countries around the world in 2024. Guam AutoSpot is a well-established dealer network across Micronesia and Micronesia is becoming an emerging potential EV market.
Xu hướng sản phẩm thông minh tại Vietbuild Hà Nội 2024 Smart product trends at Vietbuild Hanoi 2024
VTV News | Local Language | News
The Vietbuild Hanoi 2024 exhibition showcased various smart products applying 4.0 technology in residential space design, including smart doors, color-changing electric glass, and safety-enhancing technologies. The event served as a meeting point for entrepreneurs in the construction and building materials industry, promoting trade and construction investment cooperation. The exhibition aimed to support entrepreneurs in restoring production and business, connecting trade and technology, and promoting socioeconomic development post-pandemic. The event took place at the National Architecture, Planning, and Construction Exhibition Palace in Hanoi City until March 24th.
French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
IDEMIA’s urbanGo Fly 40 transport card receives new certification
French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore | English | Business article
ISO/ IEC TS 24192 certification ensures compatibility and interoperability with transport infrastructure.
IDEMIA Secure Transactions, the leading technology provider that unlocks safer and easier ways to pay and connect, has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence by achieving ISO/ IEC TS 24192 certification for its urbanGo Fly 40; a dual-interface card designed for use in public transportation that is also available as fully contactless. This product supports the Calypso plat, offering high security and fast contactless transactions. UrbanGo Fly 40 caters to the needs of occasional users and account-based ticketing. This certification, achieved through a laborative effort with ICUBE—a specialized testing laboratory renowned for its expertise in smart card technology—marks a significant milestone in advancing transport solutions and underscores IDEMIA’s position as a pioneer in the industry.
ISO/IEC TS 24192, the latest specification aimed at enhancing interoperability within transportation infrastructures, represents a shift towards international standards by providing greater consistency and compatibility across systems.
IDEMIA’s urbanGo Fly 40 not only meets these stringent requirements but also leverages the latest technological advancements, including the impact on testing methods of active PICC transmission technology supported by smartphones. This ensures seamless integration and reduces the risk of interoperability issues in the field.
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