U.K., April 4 -- When it comes to city governments driving smart city development, Singapore and Seoul have emerged top in the rankings. That's according to the Top 50 Smart City Government rankings released by Eden Strategy Institute.

The rankings further feature seven Chinese cities - Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, and Chongqing - four of which (Chengdu, Chongqing, Guangzhou, and Hangzhou) are new entrants into the Top 50, signifying the rapid pace of urbanisation, technological growth, and smart city development within the country.

The Top 50 Smart City Government ranking (from 230 cities evaluated) focuses on the role of city governments in driving smart city development. The study aims to shed light on th...