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Carlos Moreno proposed the 15-min city in 2016 as a model for a city where citizens can meet their daily needs within a 15-minute distance. The 15-Minute City concept was awarded the 2021 Obel Prize for the concept’s contribution to creating sustainable and people-centred urban environments.

Smart cities like London and Singapore are integrating technology to enhance urban services and quality of life. While smart cities offer numerous benefits, they also come with some issues that need to be addressed, like privacy concerns, the digital divide, and the need for robust cybersecurity measures.

Smart city solutions are comprehensive technology applications that aim to enhance the efficiency of city management and service levels. As cities continue to evolve, it is essential that the development of smart city solutions remains people-centric, focusing on the needs and well-being of all residents.

Smart city technologies enhance urban efficiency and improve residents’ quality of life through IoT, big data, AI, and other means. Focusing on sustainability, smart cities optimize resources and promote environmental friendliness through digital infrastructure, renewable energy, and intelligent waste management.

R&D Capitalization is the process of treating research and development (R&D) cost not as an expense but an asset on a company’s balance sheet. R&D Capitalisation not only helps to reflect more accurately the long-term value of a company’s investment, but also avoids short-term fluctuations in profits caused by one-off expensing.