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News Highlights From Cities and Regions Around The World
SmartCitiesWorld News: Singapore launches governance framework for agentic AI
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-01-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI provides guidance on how to deploy agents responsibly, recommending...
News – Edmonton Global: Canada’s fastest growing metro? The Edmonton region
Source: News – Edmonton Global Author: Sherri Bouslama Date published: 2026-01-27 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Statistics Canada dropped its annual update on population trends this month and once again, the Edmonton region stands out...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Transport for London unveils five-year plan to cut congestion
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-01-27 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Transport for London unveils five-year plan to cut congestionA signal-controlled junction in Central London; TfL...
Regional Economies: ‘Moments when history changes direction’: PM Modi on India–EU free trade pact amid turbulent global order
Source: Regional Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-27 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Modi said the deal with the 27-member European Union is not merely a trade pact but a comprehensive framework for economic resilience,...
Local Economies (UK): India offers EU auto quota six times larger than UK deal
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-27 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] India has agreed to give European automakers a quota more than six times larger than any it has offered in recent times, slashing...
Local Economies (UK): Most young adults in UK are anxious about jobs and the economy, research suggests
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Amelia Hill Date published: 2026-01-27 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] More than seven in 10 teens and young adults in the UK say they wish they were not starting their careers in the current economic...
Combined Authorities (England): Northern Powerhouse Rail agreements on stations and capacity plans signed
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-27 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A potential underground Manchester Piccadilly station, pushing the case for a new Bradford station and improving capacity at...
Combined Authorities (England): ‘A bold step forward’ – Bid for funding and powers for York and North Yorkshire
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: alice.kavanagh@newsquest.co.uk | Alice Kavanagh Date published: 2026-01-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has officially backed a bid for...
SmartCitiesWorld News: WEF launches major global reskilling initiative
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-01-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] At a glance Who: World Economic Forum (WEF). What: WEF has launched the Reskilling Revolution initiative, a...
Econ Dev Show Podcast – Economic Development: Economic Development 206: The Fifth Season of Economic Development with Juliet Abdel
Source: Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Social Network Quick Links View original article at:
City Economies: Washington D.C. Joins Seattle, Boston, New Mexico, Kansas City and More American Cities Facing Huge Tourism Economy Loss As Brutal Snowstorm Grips, This is Happening Just After Federal Government Shutdown, Trade Tariff War, Hefty Tax, Visa Integrity Fee and Canadian Boycotts
Source: City Economies Author: Tuhin Sarkar Date published: 2026-01-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Washington D.C. Joins Seattle, Boston, New Mexico, Kansas City and More American Cities Facing Huge Tourism Economy Loss As Brutal...
Centre for Cities: City Minutes: Cities Outlook 2026
Source: Centre for Cities Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Rob Johnson, Senior Analyst, to discuss the findings of Cities Outlook 2026, our annual health...