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 […]
PTT and US innovation platform partner to transform Thailand
As the digital economy and tech-driven capitalism continues to rise, PTT, a Thai state-owned SET-listed oil and gas company, has plans to join hands with a leading tech-platform in Silicon Valley to drive the Thai economy. With the intention to transform Thailand through digital transformation, the company announced its collaboration with an innovation platform company […]
Malaysia and Japan leverage CEM technology to fight COVID-19
Japan and Malaysia have been closely collaborating to contain the spread of Covid-19, the Japan ambassador to Malaysia recently highlighted. The contribution by the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), established in 2011 with Japanese development assistance as a centre of excellence in technology research, is a case in point. Face shields manufactured by cutting-age three-dimensional […]
HKMA releases Artificial Intelligence in banking report
The Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research (HKIMR), the research arm of the Hong Kong Academy of Finance (AoF), on 21 August 2020, released its second Applied Research report, titled “Artificial Intelligence in Banking: The Changing Landscape in Compliance and Supervision”. HKIMR Applied Research reports are released on topics that are highly relevant […]
HKSTP launches technology validation platform
The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) announced the launch of the city’s first Technology Validation Platform dedicated to providing businesses and end-users with critical physical and virtual testing to evaluate the performance of AI and Robotics (AIR) solutions for mass adoption in key industries. The Technology Validation Platform is the first in […]
Building data capacity in Malaysia
The Malaysian branch of a Japanese multinational system integration company announced that it surging ahead with plans to expand data centre capabilities across the Asia Pacific and the wider world, with enhancements in Malaysia and Indonesia now months away. In Malaysia, the company is currently constructing a fifth data centre at its Cyberjaya campus, located 30km away […]
InvestHK unveils new fintech programme
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) recently unveiled the Global Fast Track Programme, a business-driven programme within Hong Kong Fintech Week (HKFW), Asia’s annual flagship fintech event, to help local and global fintech enterprises leverage Hong Kong’s proven resilience and fintech opportunities to scale business and accelerate innovation. The Fast Track programme plugs fintech enterprises directly into […]
ANSTO-nandin technology hub team develops cleaning tech
Elavo is an award-winning integrated infection control system for the air and surfaces in enclosed spaces that was proposed in response to COVID-19 as part of a NASA hackathon. The approach combines a NASA air purification technology with a decontamination process to scrub pathogens form the air and keep surfaces sterile in high traffic public spaces, […]
Critical Event Management platform launched in NSW
In Australia, the operator of the suburban passenger rail network serving the city of Sydney in New South Wales announced that it is deploying a safety, security and emergency management platform called CriticalArc’s SafeZone. The system will help mitigate risks to staff and customers and strengthen its capacity to respond to incidents and emergencies. SafeZone will […]
CityU secures funding for tech research
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) announced that it has been granted over HK$23 million in research funding from the inaugural Senior Research Fellow Scheme (SRFS) and Research Fellow Scheme (RFS) under the Research Grants Council (RGC). The success in securing funding for the development of four research projects is testimony to the university’s research […]
HKU index shows fintech market sentiment remains stable
The HKU FinTech Index Series Project released the Hong Kong FinTech Buzz Index (FBI) for the second quarter (Q2) of 2020 on 17 August 2020. According to the 1,190 news articles analysed in the past three months, the FBI for the second quarter (Q2) of 2020 is 101.6, a slight decline of 0.1 index point […]
Driving forward e-learning in Thailand
Thailand’s country’s third-largest mobile operator by subscribers has joined the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) and the Thai Media Fund in rolling out an e-learning platform to enhance digital literacy among youth. The move aims to turn youth susceptible to online abuse into agents promoting digital literacy among friends. The platform was introduced on 17 […]
Malaysian bank rolls out innovative digital-first solutions
A local Malaysian bank recently introduced two digital-first solutions for customers, namely the online-to-branch account opening process for individual banking customers and Biz Financing Portal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). These paperless solutions are aimed at making the bank’s banking offerings more accessible, providing safety and convenience by leveraging digital capabilities to enhance the customer […]
Electronic prescriptions being expanded to support Melbourne
Following successful testing since May 2020, the rollout of electronic prescriptions across greater Melbourne will be expanded beyond the current communities of interest. Electronic prescribing is being implemented in General Practices and Community Pharmacies across Australia. Currently, the e-solution has been managed through an approach of testing and continuous improvement across a growing number of ‘communities […]
New digitalisation platform launches in HK
The latest solution by a firm within the Hong Kong Smart Government Innovation Lab is now ready to be acquired by companies and institutions. Solution description The platform, called DragOnce, allows both IT and non-IT users to digitise their processes, including workflows, without coding, and it supports both web or mobile apps. In addition, the […]
Thailand’s U-tapao airport to become smart
Thailand’s largest mobile operator by subscribers has partnered with U-tapao airport to support digital infrastructure for a 5G network, WiFi 6 and other tech solutions in a bid to turn it into a smart airport. U-tapao airport is located in the Eastern Economic Corridor, one of the government’s strategic priorities under the Thailand 4.0 policy. […]
CityU helps examine roles of Wearable and mHealth tech
The Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering Team from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) participated in a 60-person expert Task Force organised and led by the team of Harvard Medical School at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, USA and published jointly with the team a study entitled “Can mHealth Technology Help Mitigate the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic?” […]
Australia investing in future cybersecurity workforce
Australia is looking well beyond the pandemic and even the near-term when it comes to future-proofing its digital landscape as well as protecting it. The Australian government has invested more than A$ 9 million in Australian Digital Technologies Challenges which provides free online activities for students in Years 3 to 8. As of June 2020, […]
NZ one-stop ‘jobs and training’ online service
In a recent article, OpenGov Asia shared how New Zealand has been recognised internationally throughout the pandemic for efforts in fighting COVID19, and in particular, it has been recognised for its’ impressive leadership from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Key leadership practices which are leading to New Zealand’s success is the government’s willingness to let themselves […]
DTA’s Digital Marketplace boosting Australian SMEs
The Digital Marketplace plays an important role in digital sourcing transformation (in Australia). It removes barriers to make it easier for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to do business with the government. The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) recently achieved the A$2 billion milestone, showing the ongoing strength of the Digital Marketplace and continued transformation of the […]
Developing an IoT system for Thailand
Thailand is looking to develop a better ecosystem to support the Internet of Things (IoT) which has been heralded as an important tool. This technology will help the government attain its ambitious goal of building smart industries following the Covid-19 period. 5G wireless technology, which promises super-fast exchange of data, is crucial but was not […]
HK car parks to benefit from novel smart parking solution
An incubatee at the Hong Kong Smart Government Innovation Lab recently announced that their latest solution is now ready to be acquired by companies and institutions. Solution description With the development and general application of Video Analytics Technology, smart parking solutions are not bound only to License Plate Recognition and Ticketless functions anymore. The following […]
PolyU secures funding for health tech R&D
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has secured over HK$18 million funding from the Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF) of the Food and Health Bureau (FHB), to commence eight research studies on COVID-19. These projects cover a wide range of disciplines including health technology, biomedical sciences, healthcare, rehabilitation as well as social sciences. PolyU hopes […]
NSW government to roll out e-invoicing service
The NSW Department of Customer Service (NSW DCS) has appointed a company that provides electronic data interchange (EDI) services for businesses to implement a sustainable e-invoicing solution that streamlines the payment experience for suppliers. E-invoicing provides faster payments and automates the procure-to-pay process, providing many benefits for DCS and suppliers. NSW DCS encompasses more than 30 […]
UKM and MARii collaborate to develop electric car batteries
To drive the development of the National Automotive Policy 2020 (NAP2020), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Automotive Institutions, Robotics and Lot Malaysia (MARii) announced that they are collaborating on developing new generation vehicles (NxGV). Specifically, they will be looking into re-manufacturing and recycling and intelligent manufacturing technology (smart manufacturing) through a variety of research and development […]
