Urbanisation and urban planning

Loss of land meant for retention ponds keeps KL flood-prone, says minister Hannah Yeoh

At least 32 homes in Banting, Selangor, were flooded after a bund collapsed during heavy rainfall in the wee hours of June 25.

Madrid and the growing pains of a superstar city

Fireworks are seen at the start of the final of Spain’s Kings League between El Barrio and xBuyer Team at Civitas Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, on July 29, 2023.

News analysis

Can swimming in the Singapore River make a return? 3 ways to build identity in the city

The First Generation sculpture by Singaporean sculptor Chong Fah Cheong near Cavenagh Bridge along the Singapore River on June 24, 2026.

Commentary

Why the future belongs to wise cities, not just smart ones

Urban policy has been shaped by the idea of smart cities, powered by technology. We have to go beyond that and create wise cities, grounded in human values, says the writer.

Starpoint bungalow, designed by pioneer architect Lim Chong Keat, proposed for conservation

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Starpoint, a condominium designed by pioneer architect Lim Chong Keat, on June 19, 2026.

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$115m top-up given to fund R&D on optimising space and other urban issues in Singapore

Some $39.4M of the fresh tranche of funding will be used to research on how Singapore can optimise its land, sea, and underground spaces.

Why Japan’s ambitious urban redevelopment projects are stalling

Construction cranes mar the view of Shibuya, which is in the final phase of a "once-in-a-century" redevelopment project expected to conclude in 2035.

London bags city planning prize for ‘exceptional capacity to reinvent itself’

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong presents the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize 2026 certificate to London Mayor Sadiq Khan on June 15, 2026.

Cities can learn from one another even if they do not agree on every geopolitical issue: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong noted that every city must navigate constraints and tap its unique strengths to deal with challenges.

S’pore saved $300m in construction costs by avoiding clashes in underground utility projects

Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat speaking at the opening of the World Cities Summit 2026 Mayors Forum on June 14.

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