ASEAN: Smart city networks
The 32nd ASEAN Meeting Summit held in Singapore on 26–28 April 2018 released a concept note of the ASEAN smart city network. Ten ASEAN leaders have agreed to fulfil the vision to build a resilient and innovative ASEAN, amidst rapid changes in Southeast Asia and beyond. The Smart City network is envisioned as a collaborative platform where up to three cities per ASEAN country work towards the common goal of smart and sustainable urban development. There are 26 cities being selected, among them are Jakarta, Bangkok, Phuket, Davao City and Kuching.
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