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Despite efforts to encourage a shift to sustainable transportation, traffic congestion is often the focus of debates over mobility. Global demand for automobiles rose significantly in the 1990s, with annual…

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What Is ‘Ecological Economics’ And Why Do We Need To Talk About It?

November 5, 2019

As environmental crises and the urgency to create ecological sustainability escalate, so does the importance of ecological economics. This applied, solutions-based field of studies is concerned with sustainability and development,…

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ABB Electrification Launches Virtual ‘Smart City’

November 4, 2019

The online desktop tool can be accessed via abbsmartcities.com The interactive landscape shows some of the safe, smart and sustainable solutions that can contribute to the design of a comprehensive ‘smart…

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Dyson Car: Electrifying Transport Needs A Lot More Than Another High-End Vehicle

October 30, 2019

James Dyson’s decision to cancel his electric car project in Singapore can’t have been easy. His engineering company had devoted four years and millions of pounds to the vehicle’s development…

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How Asia Transformed From The Poorest Continent In The World Into A Global Economic Powerhouse

October 28, 2019

In 1820, Asia accounted for two-thirds of the world’s population and more than one-half of global income. The subsequent decline of Asia was attributed to its integration with a world…

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PMD Etiquette Every Singaporean Should Know

October 21, 2019

Using personal mobility devices (PMDs) is a convenient and sustainable way in going around the city. While not as big as the other vehicles that roam the streets, careless driving…

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Smart Cities: World’s Best Don’t Just Adopt New Technology, They Make It Work For People

October 11, 2019

Cities are fast becoming “smart”, and the impact on people’s lives can be immense. Singapore’s smart traffic cameras restrict traffic depending on volume, and ease the commute of thousands of…

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Affordable Housing Lessons From Sydney, Hong Kong And Singapore: 3 Keys To Getting The Policy Mix Right

October 9, 2019

Affordable housing is a critical problem for Australia’s biggest housing markets. Five Australian cities are in the top 25 with “severely unaffordable” housing in a 2019 Demographia survey of 91…

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Singapore Is Crowned As The Most AI-Ready City. But, Is The World Truly Ready For Artificial Intelligence?

October 4, 2019

Singapore attains the highest rank in the AI Readiness Index 2019 report. Here is the list of the top 20 cities. The AI Readiness Index was created by the Oliver…

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Singapore Among The Leaders In Ease Of Doing Business

October 4, 2019

The World Bank recently released Doing Business 2019, a flagship report which compares business regulation among domestic firms across 190 economies. The following are the 10 best and worst economies…

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