Thailand’s new solar plants to float on dams and reservoirs
The department has plans to build floating solar panels, with a total capacity of 1 gigawatt, across eight and reservoirs dams over the next couple of decades, pushing a green tech agenda.
Malaysia to use tech reach high-income status by 2020
The Malaysian government aims to boost the GDP of ICT from 10.5% to 17% by 2020.
HKBU well positioned to support higher education initiatives in Hong Kong’s 2019-20 budget
HKBU is reportedly well-prepared to support the Government’s strategic direction on higher education development.
Cyberport gets Japanese creative project design company
The company will leverage its connections with local partners with the aim of exploring new business opportunities in the city.
Thailand passes new cybersecurity law
An additional Cybersecurity Regulating Committee has been given permission to access computer data and networks, make copies of information, and seize computers or any devices.
UTM researcher develops device to monitor asthma severity level
SPIRONIC is equipped with sophisticated and versatile sensors, data processing capabilities, simple user interface, and connectivity-ready. It is the right tool to provide real-time information for asthma patients and will be the future in asthma severity monitoring practice.
UTM and UK university partner to use ICT to research Space
The research exchanges are expected to foster the advancement of astronomy education with the use of ICT and facilitate future industry collaboration between the universities and space agencies of the two countries.
Hong Kong will invest more tech talent in 2019
The Government will use resources to train more talent to enable the region to grow as a digital and innovation hub. Schemes, better residential and research facilities as well as increased funding pools will help the digital and IT ecosystem thrive.
Thailand govt to use AI to help lower HIV infection rate
The bank set up a workshop in Bangkok that created awareness of the need for analytics to improve decision and delivery choices in health and development.
Hong Kong Budget doubles down on IT and R&D
The Government aims to establish through various I&T policy initiatives by developing I&T infrastructure, promoting R&D in both commercial and academic arenas.
DEPA to launch ASEAN’s largest digital innovation centre
The goal of the mega project is to create an ecosystem to drive the ideas and innovation toward further development through tools, resources, and networks
Hong Kong Budget shows increased focus on FinTech
The Government is working to encourage the use of FinTech in various settings, promoting the HKMA’s FPS and Common QR Code. Hong Kong will also invest in local FinTech talent while seeking to overseas talent.
ETDA embraces new roles under the Electronic Transactions Act
The ETDA is fully embracing its new role as a regulator; this includes appointing new leaders within the agency and working with other Government agencies to boost efficiency.
ETDA pushing the power of e-commerce in both student and public sectors
The first MoU aims to promote and support R&D into better electronic transaction methods and tech. And the second MoC) the Thai Government and private sectors will partner to ensure that consumer info is not exploited.
Malaysian factory gets new solar tech
The tech firm’s “direct wafer” process significantly reduces the waste associated with cutting panels from silicon ingots. Instead, the process melts silicon into a molten bath to produce wafers.
PolyU and RCA partner to establish an AI-powered lab
The aim is to uncover knowledge and techniques related to design and scientific principles, new design process and innovative products. Its research deliverables will support industries including healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality and retail services.
Malaysia’s first flying car will be driven by local tech
The project will utilise the country’s capabilities in the aerospace, drone, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and automotive sectors. It was noted that the flying car can be used in sectors such as agriculture and aerospace, among others.
HKU and UK university develop robotic solution to diagnose reproductive disorders
This research opens up significant possibilities that could transform molecular diagnostics and biotechnology, and it is amongst the first ever studies where aptamers have been used for diagnosis in a clinical setting.
Hong Kong-based fitness app secures US$1M investment
The app will help its Hong Kong customers (and others across the world as well) reach their fitness goals effectively and cost-efficiently, while simultaneously pushing the region’s Smart City goals.
ASTRI to represent Hong Kong’s tech prowess at convention
The tech that ASTRI will be displaying is helping Hong Kong gain access to an international audience while also expanding its network so as to push its Smart City agenda.
Malaysian govt working to battle digital piracy
The minister stated that the Communications and Multimedia Ministry would meet the stakeholders and interested parties to develop a holistic and comprehensive solution.
Hong Kong Secretary for IT stresses the importance of cybersecurity
It was noted that the government will continue to strive to enhance the safety of the community, protect personal privacy, and provide appropriate professional support to local enterprises to provide a safe and secure network environment for the community.
Thai banks to apply facial recognition tech for KYC
IDC report reveals that Thailand’s IT spending will grow by 6.5% to reach 451 billion baht as enterprises continue to invest in advanced technologies, banks invest in fintech and e-Know Your Customer tech.
Malaysia tech development supported by new business advisory network
The business advisory network is a framework to further boost collaboration between the two countries, particularly in the fields in technology and ICT.
ASTRI and partners develop property-purchase DLT platform
The platform provides an all-in-one support service to buyers, banks and related bodies. It can also save up to eight hours in a transaction by integrating all the time-consuming intermediary steps.
HK start-ups and industry players gather to boost Smart Tourism
The GAA also released its first-ever research report which analysed innovative technologies to promote tourism development and enhance the passenger experience.
Malaysian workforce positive about tech future
The report is proof that Malaysia is well on its way to manifesting its Industry 4.0 goals, and that awareness of the need for digital skills is happening on the individual scale as well as the governmental.
HKUST launches “Sustainable Smart Campus as a Living Lab”
According to a recent press release, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) launched the “Sustainable Smart Campus as a Living Lab” (SSC). The living lab is an initiative that aims to transform the campus into a testing ground for learning, experimenting, and advancing smart and innovative ideas to address real-life challenges. With […]
Government launches ICT training programme for elderly
Elderly people can take advanced training courses to learn about the adoption of digital technology in their daily lives, such as how to use e-Government services, mobile applications and social media.
Index finds Malaysia outranks Singapore in digital maturity
Most of Malaysia’s digital landscape is made up of digital followers (41%), digital evaluators (28%) – business leaders who are gradually embracing digital transformation and investing for the future, and digital leaders (3%) who have digital transformation ingrained in their DNA.
