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- The United Nations reports Jakarta is the world's largest urban center, with nearly 42 million.
- Dhaka, with about 37 million, is projected to become the largest city by 2050.
- Nine of the ten most populous cities are in Asia, highlighting regional urbanization.
- Jakarta's traffic and pollution drive plans for a new capital in Borneo, though delayed.
- UN report calls for strategic urban management to advance climate action and social equity.
