Smart motorcycle parking solution in Indonesia
With increasing congestion problems due growing density, increase in vehicle owners, limited road surface and in adequate parking, the startup’s smart solution addresses the problem with their compact motorcycle storage.
Medical profession and community embracing digital health tech
The Australian Digital Health Agency will continue to work with the health tech sector to improve the experience for healthcare professionals using IT in busy healthcare settings and the connection of their systems across the health sector.
Australian scholars use human hair to develop hi-tech water-testing devices
Using bio-waste to make carbon dots for water quality sensors without employing any harmful solvents, makes it a sustainable technology that truly adheres to the principles of green chemistry.
Digital economy now contributes one fifth to Malaysia’s GDP
The share of Malaysia’s GDP coming from the digital segment is expected to reach 20% by the end of 2020. This progress builds largely on the government’s digital strategy first launched over 20 years ago.
Malaysia government allocates RM315 million for tech start-up industry
The Technology Start-ups Funding Relief Facility (TSFRF) was created top support technology start-ups that have been impacted by the currently adverse market and economic conditions and funding disruptions.
Australian blockchain community invited to push nation’s blockchain roadmap
The National Blockchain Roadmap Steering Committee has extended invitations from the broader Australian blockchain community to join collaborative working groups to progress the nation’s blockchain roadmap.
Telehealth and training key parts of Australian government’s CVOID-19 strategy
The training module and telehealth reforms are part of the government’s health response to COVID-19 to support key people working in the healthcare sector and provide continuous access.
MDEC launches funding initiative to empower tech start-ups
The programme is a response to tech start-ups that are the key drivers of digital transformation worldwide. Going digital is part of lifestyle today; enabling firms to better contribute will only boost Malaysia’s competitiveness.
HKSTP launches new programme for tech leaders
The programme will provide a variety of training and placement opportunities to equip the region’s young talent to become a driving force in the future of Hong Kong’s I&T sector.
Thailand’s Digital Service Sandbox ready for businesses
The aim is to support new e-transaction business models and help them boost their security, reliability and user interface qualities.
South Australia launches apps to improve public transport
By providing better, faster and more accurate information the government is empowering public transport customers to make better decisions about their journeys, providing a better service.
NSW to roll out new cybersecurity centre in Bathurst
The new centre is the first of its kind in the state, and not only will it create eight local jobs straight away, but it will also bring skilled workers to the region to further promote cyber employment opportunities in regional NSW.
Australia pushing high-tech mining
To improve the safety, reliability and efficiency of the company’s operations across the State, the East Perth-based centre uses the latest technology and has invested in 34 new autonomous trucks.
Thailand Post plans Smart Mailboxes using IoT
Thailand Post is working with telecoms company CAT Telecom to produce mailboxes that use “Internet of Things” technology to make collection more effective and to better serve their customers.
HK government launches fintech scheme
The FSTB will launch the FAST Scheme for fintech companies and start-ups, and other enterprises with fintech-related businesses to create 1,000 new jobs to employ local people and enrich Hong Kong’s fintech talent pool.
HKU undergraduates can now receive full fintech scholarships
The scholarships help attract elite students who will be supporting the future development of FinTech in Hong Kong and other parts of the world.
HK tech lab rolls out RPA AI data capturing capability
The aim is to push RPA in the public sector and solve the government’s mission challenges by liberating employees from mundane, repetitive tasks, allowing them more time to use their intellect and creativity.
Online trading in Malaysia expected to grow
Studies suggest that online trading activity in Malaysia will grow in the coming years as people are becoming more financially literate and aware of the global market trends.
Malaysia’s 2020 census to be conducted online
: Census 2020, which involves Malaysia’s 32.7 million-strong population, will be implemented in two phases, with the first phase will be conducted online, and the second will be a via face-to-face interview.
CityU scholars develops new data chips
This innovation demonstrates the capacity of micro-combs, which are optical frequency responses based on micro-ring resonators (MRRs), to perform ultra-high optical data transmission.
HKUST launches HK’s first e-verified certification platform
HKUST graduates will now receive cryptographically signed and tamper-proof e-versions of their graduation diploma certificates. In November, the University will also begin providing e-transcripts to graduates.
Boom predicted ahead for Australian ICT job market
More people were expected to continue working from home in the future, increasing the demand for heightened cybersecurity, cloud services and virtual collaboration software.
Work begins on new HK data centre
The launch of the second facility in Hong Kong underscores its importance as a major data hub, providing customers with the coverage, capacity, and connectivity requirements to support their digital ambitions.
HK government kicks off robot tech contest
Organised by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, the campaign consists of seminars on emerging technologies, workshops, information technology case sharing and online exchanges.
HK launches research talent hub
Under the new Research Talent Hub, each eligible organisation can obtain funding support to engage up to four I&T talents with a pertinent degrees to conduct R&D work, thereby providing more flexibility for employers in engaging research talents.
Thailand pushing smart food technology
The emerging companies targeted include those working on alternative proteins, smart manufacturing, eco-packaging solutions, novel ingredients, biomaterials, restaurant tech, food safety and health and wellness innovations.
First ‘smart airport’ to be set up in Thailand
Thailand’s aviation agencies have signed a 5G Smart Airport MoU to build 5G network and services at the country’s airports.
HK government tech lab launches identity recognition solution
The solution offers a comprehensive identity recognition solution which helps organizations retrieve custom required information from identity documents extremely rapidly.
HKU releases latest FinTech Indices
The Hong Kong FinTech Growth Index (FGI) and the 2020Q1 Hong Kong FinTech Buzz Index (FBI) were developed by HKU to gauge local FinTech firms’ outlook and the general sentiment on the sector as reported by the local press.
Cyberjaya calls for smart city innovators
Selected start-ups will be given the opportunity to participate in an intensive 5-month programme that enables them to develop solutions enriching Cyberjaya’s smart city offerings.
