U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership
Promoting sustainable, resilient, and inclusive solutions to advance urban quality of life in Southeast Asian Nations.
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USASCP Scopes Nature-Based Solution Pilot Site in Vientiane
The U.S. delegation and the Vientiane City Office for Management and Service had a working session to review the proposed pilot project. USASCP Program Manager, Helen Santiago Fink, joined staff and partners from the Water Smart Engagement (WiSE) program to survey and scope the proposed site for a nature-based trickling filter system in Vientiane, Lao…
USASCP to Launch $3 Million Call for Proposals
The USASCP is excited to announce the launch of the second call for proposals for the Smart Cities Business Innovation Fund 2.0, building off of its initial success in 2022. ASEAN entities, including small and medium enterprises, NGOs, universities or consortia thereof, are invited to submit proposals for funding for net zero/carbon neutral solutions to urban challenges. USASCP…
USASCP Visit to 5RTECH and Da Nang Hi-Tech Park
The USASCP team met with representatives from the Da Nang Hi Tech Park and the Da Nang Hi Tech Park incubator program. Two members from the EAP/MLA Foreign Assistance team visited the Da Nang Hi Tech Park and 5RTECH, one of the six recipients of the 2022 Business Innovation Fund in Da Nang, Vietnam. The…
Science, Technology, and Innovation Cooperation (STIC) Policy Dialogue
The STIC Policy Dialogue brought together participants hailing from all ASEAN Member states. These participants attended weeklong programming that provided insight into environmental biotechnology, occurring from March 11-15. The event was held at Arizona State University’s Washington, D.C. campus, and included site visits within the city. The STIC Environmental Biotechnology Study Tour, was funded by…
June 2, 2024 – June 4, 2024
WCS 2024 Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Rejuvenate, Reinvent, Reimagine
The biennial World Cities Summit (WCS) is a global platform for government leaders and industry experts to address liveable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions and forge new partnerships. Since 2008, WCS has seen the participation of over 250 cities from around the world, represented by leaders from government, business, international organisations and…June 18, 2024 – June 22, 2024
Singapore International Water Week
Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
At Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2024, we will bring together thought leaders, experts and practitioners to share best practices, co-create innovative water, flood management and coastal protection solutions, and foster new partnerships to tackle urban water and climate challenges.
The U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership seeks to meet the varied challenges of rapid urbanization and help improve the lives of people in the region through collaboration.
The U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership (USASCP) is a collaboration between the U.S. public and private sectors with the 26 pilot cities of the ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN). Programs and activities are developed to promote engagement in smart sustainable city solutions and to advance the digital and circular economies in ASEAN cities, share best practices between U.S. cities and their ASEAN counterparts, and strengthen regional cybersecurity at the sub-national level.
Recent Program
Integrated Urban Services
Systems integration project to educate stakeholders on circular economy approaches to enhance resource recovery and reuse and on opportunities to develop integrated models of basic urban services and food provision.
