India
India’s Smart Cities Mission aims to create 100 smart cities across the country. The focus is on sustainable and inclusive development and the idea is to look at compact areas, create a replicable model which will act like a lighthouse to other aspiring cities. The mission has made significant progress with a large number of projects completed and many others underway.
Thailand
Thailand is working towards transforming three provinces into smart cities as part of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) initiative. The country aims to achieve 100 smart cities by 2024, focusing on enhancing trade, investment, and regional transportation, and is a strategic gateway to Asia. The development is supported by the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) and involves public-private partnerships3.
Indonesia
Indonesia is also embracing the smart city concept, with plans to move its capital from Jakarta to Nusantara in East Kalimantan. This move is expected to promote a more sustainable and efficient way of conducting business, utilizing advancements in technology for a greener, more digitally advanced capital. The Smart City Movement introduced in 2017 aims to develop 100 smart cities by 2045, focusing on technology and innovation to address urban challenges4.