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Using a new cement compound that applies nanoparticles can extend the service life of structures to 200 years or more.
Farmers are managing seasonal floods and droughts better, thanks to a modern irrigation system, flood-proof road, and disaster risk control measures.
Inclusive cities acknowledge people with intellectual disabilities and work with them to address their special needs.
Maneuvering through the web of stakeholder interests, the Republic of Korea institutionalized a service-oriented bus transportation system in Seoul and its satellite cities in surrounding provinces.
Asia’s cities need innovative solutions to manage increasing volumes of waste.
A comprehensive data dashboard helps Seoul’s leaders make strategic and timely decisions.
After a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan in 2011, communities in Higashi Matsushima City led recovery efforts and built a smart city.
In the Republic of Korea, K-water offers smart solutions for managing limited water resources to supply increasing demand in cities.
Technology can help reboot the tourism sector by enabling contactless and digital transactions and mapping COVID-19 infections for disease control.
How to improve public health and environmental sustainability by facing the challenges of managing solid waste in Asia