CityU develops graphene face masks that battle bacteria
The team’s breakthrough combines graphene preparation and patterning into a single step. The method is time and cost-effective and may help to resolve the problem of sourcing raw materials.
Australia’s largest virtual power plant ramps up in South Australia
ARENA aims to enable the evolution of virtual power plants that can provide dispatchable power and essential grid stability enabled by clean energy technology, at scale.
New camouflage capabilities for Australia’s defence drones
The tech is currently being refined to integrate self-awareness and autonomous adjustment into the system, so drones can automatically change colour in response to changes in the surrounding environment.
Smart Manufacturing training programme launched in HK
The course-takers will be trained in the latest manufacturing tech including AI production monitoring systems and remote data collection.
WA government and Austmine launch digital mining export hub
The Western Australian Mines and Petroleum Minister officially launched the inaugural Austmine WA METS Digital
MDEC partners to advance digitalisation
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with
Dark matter experiments planned for 2021
Australian scientists hope to start experiments to detect dark matter as early as next year, following the successful
AustCyber hackathon to aid NMPCC efforts
For a second year running, AustCyber, along with the Australian Federal Police’s (AFP) National Missing Persons
Digital asset exchanges essential for Malaysia 5.0
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has been known for its primary task to manage and lead
HKU team co-develops new data storage method
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning techniques is changing the world dramatically
Improving rehabilitation technologies for remote healthcare
Investigating how technologies can help the integration of rehabilitation services with remote and home healthcare
UoW to develop AI to aid women’s safety on public transport
Researchers from the SMART Infrastructure Facility at the University of Wollongong (UOW) are developing
Thailand to roll out free WiFi for select communities
The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry announced plans to roll out free WiFi services for urban
HKBU rolls out COVID-19 alert system
Researchers from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) have developed a COVID-19 alert system that will send a
NSW commits $180 million to expand cybersecurity
The Government of New South Wales recently announced a three-year investment of $180 million that aims to broaden the scope of Cyber Security NSW to help protect the state against cyber-crime. The task force of experts will enhance NSW’s world-class cybersecurity infrastructure. The extra funding will allow the government to quadruple the size of its central cybersecurity […]
HKUST launches HK’s largest-scale solar power system
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) recently announced its latest commitment to being a sustainability leader in Hong Kong by launching a renewable energy project that will include the installation of up to 8,000 solar panels at over 50 locations on campus. Upon completion, this will be Hong Kong’s largest solar energy […]
New channel for E-sports and tech news launches in Thailand
Thailand’s largest GSM mobile phone operator announced the launch of TechStorm, the world’s first 24/7 HD channel focusing on Asian Esports and tech innovations stories. The channel is now available on Thailand’s Number 1 leader in Digital Life Service Provider. Its exclusive content will be made available to all channels of the operator’s PLAY subscribers, which are […]
Victoria rolls out online wellbeing support for families
The Victorian Government is helping parents and carers manage home learning and stay resilient during the coronavirus pandemic by providing a range of free online resources. The Minister for Education introduced a notable child psychologist for a webinar on 25 August 2020 and following high demand, a second will be held, 15 September 2020 – aimed […]
PolyU scholars co-develop next-gen batteries
As society becomes more mobile, rechargeable batteries have become essential for a wide range of applications in strategic industries such as automotive, power grid, aerospace, robotics and consumer electronics. Such increasing societal dependence makes battery safety, reliability and performance essential. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has joined an international research team led by Collège […]
New STEM centre in WA high school
Education and Training Minister visited Newton Moore Senior High School to officially open its impressive science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) centre, which was completed ahead of schedule earlier this year. The dedicated centre includes an engineering workshop, staff collaboration room, IT lab, storage areas, offices and kitchen facilities. External landscaping around the centre and refurbishments […]
Australia government launches cybersecurity research grant
A new defence industry support program will recruit small businesses to fight against cyber threats, receiving funding to develop ambitious, game-changing capabilities for the Australian Defence Force. The Defence Industry Competitive Evaluation Research Agreement (ICERA) will offer Australian small businesses opportunities to investigate innovative and visionary projects that contribute to improving the defence industry’s ability to […]
Thailand’s digital content industry expected to soar
Thailand’s digital content industry is expected to surpass THB30 billion in value this year, driven by the rise in demand as users spend more time online in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The President of the Digital Content Association of Thailand stated that in the pre-COVID period, Thailand’s digital content industry grew at least […]
HKBU launches online counselling programme
A research team led by the Department of Social Work at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has launched an online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) programme named REST Online for tertiary students aged 18 or above with mild to moderate levels of psychological distress. The programme is recruiting 280 tertiary students with the aim of providing […]
Australia’s Northern Territory pushes clean energy future
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) recently announced $2.17 million to support the Alice Springs Future Grid Project. The two-year project will focus on addressing barriers to further renewable energy penetration in the local electricity network. Currently, Alice Springs has approximately 10 per cent renewable energy generation and faces a […]
ASTRI challenge promotes STEM education
The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) has supported the International Mathematical Modelling Challenge (IM2C) to nurture STEM talent and innovative entrepreneurship for secondary school students in Hong Kong SAR and the rest of the Greater China region through the launch a challenge that includes problem-setting, field studies, summer internships and presentation […]
Hong Kong rolls out R&D funding scheme
The 2020 Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Co-operation Funding Scheme is open for applications, the Innovation & Technology Commission (ITC) announced on 24 August 2020. Launched in 2004, the scheme provides funding for applied research and development projects in Guangdong and Hong Kong. The Shenzhen government joined the scheme in 2005. The initiative enhances collaboration between universities, […]
MDEC rolls out #SayaDigital movement
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) has launched the #SayaDigital movement to empower Malaysians with digital skills and technologies. In a statement today, MDEC said the movement’s primary aim is to accelerate a digital society and spur the country towards a digital leap into the era of the fourth […]
Griffith Uni to develop new telehealth project
Helping people on the autism spectrum and their families stay connected with essential services via the delivery of telehealth is the aim of an Advance Queensland Fellowship awarded to Associate Professor from Menzies Health Institute Queensland. A speech pathologist, the Associate Professor and team will work with partner Autism Queensland to guide its rapid transition […]
HK govt rolls out new cybersecurity platform
The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) announced on 21 August 2020 that the Partnership Programme for Cyber Security Information Sharing, also known as Cybersec Infohub, will be formalised from 1 September 2020 onwards. The OGCIO will partner with the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited (HKIRC) to administer the collaborative platform (Cybersechub.hk ) and […]
Using virtual reality to decode Hallett Cove
Hallett Cove is one of the world’s best-known geological heritage sites, filled with fossils and glacial secrets. Now, thanks to virtual reality technology, the ice-age past of Hallett Cove Conservation Park is revealed in a new, gamified VR experience – called Beyond the Ice – and is launched this week as part of National Science Week. Developed by the University […]
