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Arup appoints new MD for APAC to drive regional growth

Arup has appointed TC Chew as Managing Director for its APAC operations, aiming to boost growth as the region emerges as a major economic hub.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Urbanization stories

Smart Cities

Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035

The global intelligent transport system market is forecast to grow from USD $41.7bn in 2024 to USD $124.8bn by 2035, driven by urbanisation and tech advances.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025

Smart Cities

Improving parking in Australian urban centres: Addressing the challenge of rising density

As Australia's urban centres grapple with rising density and parking challenges, innovative solutions from SenSen aim to enhance efficiency and curb congestion.

By Nathan Rogers • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Emerald leads GBP £8.4m round to boost StormHarvester

Emerald Technology Ventures has led a GBP £8.4 million funding round for Belfast's StormHarvester, aiming to enhance its smart water management solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025

Storage

AI in 2025: Driving sustainability, security, and growth across Asia Pacific

As 2025 unfolds, AI is transforming the Asia Pacific region by enhancing sustainability and security, particularly in energy efficiency and digital infrastructure.

By Matthew Hardman • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025

Unified Communications

LoRaWAN report highlights smart city technology benefits

A new report by Beecham Research reveals how LoRaWAN is revolutionising smart city technology, addressing urban issues like pollution and congestion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

Unified Communications

Growth forecast for smart city kiosk market to reach USD $93.7bn

The global smart city kiosk market is set for robust growth, expanding from USD $26.9 billion in 2023 to USD $93.7 billion by 2034, with a 12.2% CAGR, per Future Market Insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

Semiconductors

Wi-Fi chipset market poised to hit $34.5bn by 2033 with 4.4% CAGR

Rising adoption of IoT devices, smart home appliances and widespread internet connectivity is set to push the Wi-Fi chipset market value beyond expectations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Power / Energy

Why EVs are actually driving up emissions globally

EVs are linked to higher CO2 output in 26 countries, with the researchers saying only grids powered by far more renewables will cut emissions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

Smart Cities

Inclusiveness in an AI driven city

Auckland and Wellington are among Asia-Pacific’s most inclusive cities, with social equity seen as a driver of talent, growth and investment.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

Agricultural Technology

Property remains New Zealand’s largest industry

The sector now accounts for 15% of New Zealand's GDP, with 235,030 jobs and wider economic activity worth GBP £72 billion in 2022.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Smart Cities

What recent moves in AI mean for infrastructure

Greater investment is needed if AI is to cut costs, speed delivery and ease labour shortages across infrastructure projects.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Rental stock reaching crisis levels

Desperate tenants are now offering above asking rents as migration and storm damage squeeze Auckland's inner-city housing supply.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2023

Education, Learning & Training

Pre-election conversations we need to be having

Infrastructure New Zealand wants parties to back simpler funding, congestion charging and stronger oversight to tackle the country's infrastructure deficit.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 26th May 2023