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In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kasangulu Smart City aims to become the first of its kind, providing a range of high-quality amenities that cater to the middle and upper classes. The project is being led by a Kenyan financial consultancy,
Smart city for Kinshasa will boost region
The new city will facilitate all manner of cooperation across the East African Community.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Namibia has announced Kaoko Fria Smart City, a development project designed to transform Namibia's economy. The city will be built alongside a deep-sea port, and will include expansive transportation infrastructure, as well as housing, healthcare,
Kaoko Fria Smart City Project Launched in Namibia
By Staff Reporter Kaoko Fria Investment (Pty) Ltd has officially launched the Kaoko Fria Smart City and Deep-Sea Port at Cape Fria in the Kunene Region, a US$74 billion megaproject announced by Man…
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November 5, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Botswana's newest development project, Kalahari City, will create a desert oasis of investment and tourism to help diversify the nation's economy away from diamond exports. The city will have a new dedicated airline as well as luxury hotels, and will be
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November 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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17 kilometres from its current capital's centre, Tanzania is constructing a new administrative "Government City," named after former President Magufuli. The new city aims to streamline administrative processes by relocating government offices to
Magufuli City: Tanzania’s new administrative powerhouse
The project, with an estimated cost of Sh10.7 trillion, represents a significant investment for the country
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November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Tatu City, a privately-owned business venture, aims to create a haven of economic and technological development in rapidly urbanizing Kenya. Residents and employees have expressed satisfaction with the city's cleanliness, modern amenities, and business
Tatu City: Kenya's model for African urbanization | Africanews
Turning into Tatu City, on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, feels like stepping into another world
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November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Kilamba New City in Angola, a $3.5 million dollar project funded by a Chinese construction company, is providing improved housing for many citizens in the country's post-war era. China has been involved with many urbanization and improvement projects
Angolans embrace better life with Chinese social housing project | Africanews
China has been actively involved in Angola's post-war reconstruction process, covering projects like urbanization and social housing.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Uzbekistan plans to build new city Babur in honour of the founder of the Mughal Empire, who was born in the region in the 15th century. The new city is part of Uzbekistan's development initiative in the Andijan region and aims to combine the cultural heritage
Uzbekistan to build new city honouring Mughal Emperor Babur | Caliber.Az
A new city in Uzbekistan will be named in honour of Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur, the famed Central Asian conqueror who founded the Mughal Empire in India, as part...
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November 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Though construction appears to have paused on South Africa's previous smart city project, Lanseria Smart City, the nation has recently announced Westown, a new development aimed at providing a mix of residential, technological, and recreational amenities.
South Africa launches $800M smart city
The new city "Westown" will be developed over the next 15 years, generating 23,000 new jobs and tapping into the latest tech to enhance quality of life.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Armenia plans new "Academic City" outside of Yerevan, merging and relocating eight existing universities to create a massive hub for education. The multi-billion-dollar project will be funded by selling off existing university properties and is of
Ambitious Academic City project raises concerns over feasibility and vision - CIVILNET
By Alexander Pracht For over a century, Yerevan has been Armenia’s higher education hub, following a model common in former Soviet states. The privately owned and centrally located trade schools of th...
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November 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Toyota has officially opened its "living laboratory" project at the base of Mount Fuji in Susono, Japan, in September 2025. Woven City will serve as a giant test site for new innovations such as robotics, self-driving cars, and indoor air
Toyota Opens $10B 'Woven City' in Japan to Test Life with Robots and AI
Toyota has formally launched the first phase of its Woven City, a $10 billion “test course for mobility” built at the foot of Mount Fuji in Susono.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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"Global City," located in Tamil Nadu, India, is one of several planned projects designed to address the state's rapid urbanization. Many believe that a new city approach is the best way to alleviate pressure on major population centres nearby,
TN Budget 2025: New ‘Global City’ near Chennai to tackle rapid urbanisation
CHENNAI: In a move to manage the challenges due rapid urbanisation, the state government has planned to develop an integrated new city near Chennai spread on 2,
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November 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Odisha, India, has announced a new city project to be built near Bhubaneswar over the next 15 years. The city will be a "transport-oriented," green infrastructure hub which will include affordable housing to cater to diverse income groups.
Bhubaneswar's New City Project Gets Cabinet Nod | Bhubaneswar News - The Times of India
The Odisha cabinet has approved the development of a 'New City' near Bhubaneswar, spanning 800 acres. With a projected investment of Rs 8,179 crore ov
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November 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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New Clark City claims to be the Philippines' first "flood-immune" city, but others have serious doubts about the legitimacy of this declaration. The new development, projected to be completed in 2065, is being built in the mountains to insulate it from
The promises and challenges of the Philippines' new climate-resilient city
New Clark City is being built from scratch to withstand extreme weather. Will it be a beacon of hope or a greenwashed illusion?
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November 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Kota Madani, a new "smart city" project in Putrajaya, Malaysia, was launched in June of this year with the goal of providing housing for more than 30,000 Malaysian civil servants. The city will be a public-private partnership aimed at developing a
Malaysia PM Anwar launches Kota Madani, a $1.2b smart city for civil servants
The initiative seeks to address the housing needs of 10,000 civil servants. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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November 2, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Bhutan plans to build Gelephu Mindfulness City, a self-administered economic zone designed in accordance with Buddhist principles. The project will incorporate Bhutanese architecture, emphasizing harmony with the natural environment and traditional living.
Why Bhutan is Building the Anti Dubai
Bhutan is building Gelephu Mindfulness City, a new self administered region in the country designed around the concept of gross national happiness
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November 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Drawing inspiration from Dubai, the city of Da Nang in central Vietnam is discussing plans to construct its very own "floating city" using land reclamation techniques. The city would include artificial islands and aims to serve as a financial hub.
Vietnam's Da Nang plans Dubai-like 'floating city' with artificial islands - VnExpress International
Da Nang in central Vietnam is weighing an ambitious plan to build a Dubai-style "floating city" with five artificial islands, officials announced.
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October 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Tourism development project on Cat Ba Island in northern Vietnam aims to incorporate sustainability, natural and cultural heritage into its designs. Known as the "Central Green Bay Island City," this project is located within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Global vision, local soul: AEDAS unveils Cat Ba's island city design story
Behind the unique beauty of the Central Green Bay Island City lies a seamless fusion of global architectural vision and rich local culture, blending Eastern Feng Shui philosophy with the contemporary ...
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October 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Construction of Indonesia's new planned capital city, Nustantara, has slowed, but many remain optimistic for the future of the project. The new city was originally planned to be inaugurated in 2024, but its completion date has been pushed back to 2028.
Nusantara stalls in the jungle as Prabowo cools on Jokowi’s dream — Indonesia’s futuristic capital stands half-built and half-empty
NUSANTARA, Sept 8 — A year after it was inaugurated, Indonesia’s would-be new capital Nusantara attracts tourists and construction workers, but most of its architecturally...
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October 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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"The Line" is Saudi Arabia's ambitious project to construct a hyper-futuristic, sustainable mega-city across its desert. The project is a part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 plan, which aims to help diversify its economy away from oil dependency. While the
Saudi Arabia’s ambitious $500B ‘The Line’ development is getting a reality check — and going under a microscope
A unit of the country’s public investment fund tapped consulting firms to take a look at plans for The Line, with a likely eye towards cost and feasibility.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Singapore's Housing and Development Board plans to construct Tengah "forest town," branded as Singapore's first sustainable eco-city, on cleared jungle land.

The project aims to create a climate-friendly development by integrating walkable streets,
Singapore is building a 42,000-home eco ‘smart’ city | CNN
With its centralized cooling, automated trash collection and car-free town center, could Singapore’s new eco-town offer a roadmap for slashing the city-state’s carbon emissions?
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September 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM