Singapore's sustainability efforts receive top global ranking
Country is only one placed among two Top 10 projects--in water recycling and waste management--on KPMG's Infrastructure 100 global index.
Country is only one placed among two Top 10 projects--in water recycling and waste management--on KPMG's Infrastructure 100 global index.
Panasonic to invest S$10.2 million (US$8 million) over next two years to set up R&D center focusing on energy management solutions, while industry watchers point out technology alone not enough for smart city success.
Panasonic to invest S$10.2 million (US$8 million) over next two years to set up R&D center focusing on energy management solutions, while industry watchers point out technology alone not enough for smart city success.
ZDNet tours showfloor of World Cities Summit in Singapore and spotlights three booths featuring social system to reduce carbon emission, city crisis management and green buildings.
In fact, the East has better opportunities than its Western counterpart to invest in sustainable infrastructures and build sustainable cities, says delegate at World Cities Summit.
Cities planned well tend to attract investments and global talent, and become a focal point for opportunities but good governance on areas such as housing and access to water and sanitation crucial, politicians note.
Big Apple's efforts in creating sustainable urban landscape for its residents receive recognition in form of Lee Kwan Yew World City Prize 2012.
Ahead of World Cities Summit, Singapore company introduces suite of IT solutions for cities to address growing urbanization, sustainability and environmental challenges.
ZDNet Asia visits Singapore's newly-opened Gardens by the Bay to uncover the technology powering three areas: cooling conservatories, Supertrees and Dragonfly Lake.
Marsiling Secondary School sees green actions and values, rather than just infrastructure, as necessary in spreading and sustaining energy efficiency motto.