Manila, March 21 -- The importance of international collaboration emerged as a central theme at the Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE) 2025, with global policymakers and industry leaders emphasizing the need for cross-border partnerships to address the world's urban challenges.

As the largest and most influential smart city event in Asia, SCSE 2025 brought together about 2,800 international participants, including city leaders and representatives worldwide, to forge stronger international ties in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), digital governance, and sustainability.

During the global press conference on the sidelines of the SCSE 2025 opening ceremony at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center on March 18, Kaohsiung City Deputy ...