This paper aims to investigate the interlink between city sustainability development indicators and smart sustainable city indicators (SSCIs). While the sustainability development indicators of a city mostly rely on its sustainable development goals (SDGs), no investigations into whether these indicators imply SSCIs have been conducted. SSCIs are critical during the current unprecedented climate crisis and are necessary to facilitate a livable future. This study considers the city of Suwon as a case study. Suwon’s sustainable development policy adopts 10 SDGs among the 17 SDGs from the United Nations, later called Suwon SDGs (SSDGs). By conducting a content analysis, this study found that the indicators adopted from the SDGs require further investigation to evaluate the core SSCIs. Using text analytics, we found that Suwon’s policies focus on indicators in the local environment, such as the employment rates for every age category, even if the SSDG indicators incorporate the SDGs. The purpose of this analysis is to gain more attention from policymakers about the necessity of reconstructing and considering SSCIs as a part of a smart city’s sustainable development. Lessons and practical implications are discussed for future studies.

In the era of growing globalization, people's mindsets are getting more creative, one of which is developing handicrafts from recycled materials as a source of income because the materials come from the surrounding environment. Glagah Wangi Beach in Demak has views of white sand and mangrove forests making this beach the most popular destination in 2020 with an average of 5,000 visitors in one week. The number of visitors and natural beauty can be a high potential for the demand for souvenirs. The service team of the Department of Administration provides training on handicrafts from mangrove trees. When there are no souvenir sellers from Glagah Wangi Beach, Istanbul, Tambakbulusan Village, it becomes a high opportunity for business actors to get additional sources of income and can become memories for tourists. Di era globalisasi yang semakin berkembang, pola pikir masyarakat semakin kreatif, salah satunya mengembangkan kerajinan tangan bersumber bahan daur ulang sebagai sumber pendapatan karena bahan berasal dari lingkungan sekitar. Pantai Glagah Wangi di Demak memiliki pemandangan pasir putih dan hutan mangrove menjadikan pantai ini sebagai destinasi terpopuler di tahun 2020 dengan rata-rata 5.000 pengunjung dalam satu minggu. Banyaknya pengunjung dan keindahan alam dapat menjadi potensi yang tinggi untuk permintaan oleh-oleh. Pengabdian masyarakat memberikan pelatihan kerajinan tangan dari pohon bakau sebanyak 20 orang dengan metode ABCD. Saat tidak adanya penjual oleh-oleh dari Pantai Glagah Wangi, Istambul, Desa Tambakbulusan, maka menjadi peluang yang tinggi bagi para pelaku usaha untuk mendapatkan sumber pendapatan tambahan dan dapat menjadi kenangan bagi wisatawan.

Along with the development of technology, the number of laptop users makes competition for laptop market share in Indonesia increasing. Companies need a special strategy to win the competition. One way is to improve consumer purchasing decisions. This study aims to determine the effect of price and product quality on purchasing decisions for Asus laptops (study on Asus laptop users in Semarang City). This type of research is explanatory research with sampling technique using purposive sampling technique. The data collection technique used was a questionnaire. The sample in this study amounted to 100 Asus laptop users in Semarang City who had or purchased Asus laptops for at least the last 2 years. Data analysis was carried out using the SPSS 25.0 for windows application to test the validity, test reliability, test the correlation coefficient, test the coefficient of determination, simple and multiple linear regression, as well as t test and F test. The results of this study indicate that price and product quality together -the same has a positive effect on purchasing decisions, with a score of 56.994 (F Value) > 3.090 (F table).Seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi, banyaknya pengguna laptop membuat persaingan memperebutkan pangsa pasar laptop di Indonesia semakin meningkat. Perusahaan membutuhkan strategi khusus untuk memenangkan persaingan. Salah satu caranya dengan meningkatkan keputusan pembelian konsumen. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh harga dan kualitas produk terhadap keputusan pembelian laptop Asus (studi pada pengguna laptop Asus di Kota Semarang).Tipe penelitian ini yaitu explanatory research dengan teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan menggunakan kuesioner. Sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 100 pengguna laptop Asus di Kota Semarang yang pernah atau melakukan pembelian laptop Asus minimal 2 tahun terakhir. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan aplikasi SPSS 25.0 for windows terhadap uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji koefisien korelasi, uji koefisien determinasi, uji regresi linier sederhana dan berganda, serta uji t dan uji F. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa harga dan kualitas produk secara bersama-sama berpengaruh positif terhadap keputusan pembelian, dengan skor sebesar 56,994 (F Value) > 3,090 (F tabel).

South Korea's global reputation, characterized by technological innovation, high-quality standards, and a strong work ethic, has led to a high demand for products that embody these characteristics. The rise of technology and e-commerce has facilitated international trade, and South Korea's capacity to manufacture widely distributed goods has further enhanced its global standing. This study examines the correlation between customers' willingness to pay and their overall propensity to purchase foreign items, considering their perception of a country's image. It employs a quantitative explanatory approach, utilizing primary and secondary data collected through a Likert scale. Data analysis is conducted using SmartPLS to assess validity, reliability, and the influence between variables. The purpose of this research is to analyze willingness to pay (WTP) and individual perceptions of perceived quality concerning the purchase of environmentally friendly products in developing economies. The findings indicate that a country's image positively influences product image, perceived prestige, and willingness to pay. Specifically, a country's image significantly impacts the intention to purchase foreign products. Consumers’ willingness to pay for environmentally friendly products is influenced by consumer characteristics, beliefs, behaviors, strategic messaging, and market dynamics. In developing economies, the benefits of environmentally friendly products are a crucial factor in determining willingness to pay. The results demonstrate that a country's image has a significant impact on product image, perceived prestige, perceived quality, and willingness to pay.