China and India join hands to launch IT industry cluster in Guiyang
Two initiatives are the NASSOM (Guiyang) IT Industry Cluster District and the NIIT Big Data College.
China to use AI to evaluate science fund applications as part of its reform
The Foundation will create new mechanisms for funding and integrating different disciplines and their scientific applications, as well as building a smart evaluation system powered by AI and other modern technologies.
DSTA seeking smart solutions for secured inventory management and maintenance assistant
The innovation call aims to seek and test-bed suitable technologies that can improve the efficiency of SAF operations related to store management and maintenance workshop operations, as well as supporting local SMEs or startups in developing competitive technologies.
Hong Kong’s PolyU to apply smart sensing technology in urban tree management
Tree anchorage is critical to its structural stability. In this project, sensors are tailor-made and installed on the lower trunk of selected urban trees to monitor their tilting angle in a 3-dimensional manner, as a way of assessing the stability of the root and thus the tree.
Australia announces 3 new Defence Innovation Hub contracts to boost defence industry
According to Minister Pyne, investing in Defence innovation will not only build the innovation capabilities of Australian industry and research organisations, it will also deliver innovative capability solutions for use by Defence.
HKU and EdUHK launch a new learning initiative to connect future doctors and teachers
connect*ed is a cross-disciplinary project that uses social media for structured interactive learning for the development of professional attributes.
UAE launches Governance of Artificial Intelligence course to empower future leaders
Under the MoU, MBRSG will offer the executive education programme “Governance of Artificial Intelligence” to leaders and government decision-makers.
Australia publishes blueprint on the use of data in planning transport network
The blueprint for gathering, processing and using data to
plan major national infrastructure projects is set to better inform decision
making across the sector and provide insight into Australia’s future
infrastructure needs.
Victoria launches campaign to position itself as home for new Australian Space Agency
Victoria has
generations of manufacturing experience and major companies willing to invest,
making it “the perfect home” for the Australian Space Agency.
Australia’s DTA announces 2nd round of data fellowships to improve government services
The Australian Government targets current employees of the Australian Public Service who are interested in building data skills within their agencies
Australia and US join forces to advance cancer and paediatric healthcare
The world’s best practice, expertise and innovations in cancer and paediatric health will now be shared with Victorian researchers.
IMF grows advisory group to foster closer collaboration on fintech
IMF recently announced the expansion of its High Level Advisory Group on Finance and Technology to strengthen the representation of national authorities and international organisations.
Australia welcomes new research centre for low-energy electronics technologies
More efficient, low-energy electronics technologies and devices are critical to the future of computing and communication, to address the limitations of present technology.
CSA Singapore Cyber Landscape 2017: Cyber threats in Singapore grew, mirroring global trends
The Singapore Cyber Landscape 2017 reports an overall
increase in cyber threats, such as phishing attacks, website defacements, and
malware infections.
University of Hong Kong opens imseDOME to experiment with VR and 360° films
The imseDOME is currently the most mobile and affordable VR system that can display high resolution 4K images.
SMU professor recognised by IEEE as one of the AI’s 10 to Watch
Prof Akshat Kumar’s research is in the area of planning and decision making under uncertainty with a focus on multiagent systems and urban system optimisation.
University of Melbourne develops web-based tool to improve treatment for drug-resistant TB
The 3D computational approach was developed to help determine if a drug being used to treat the patient is ineffective due to the mutation. The new approach helps to improve treatment and cut the time it takes for patients to receive effective treatment.
Dubai launches world’s first B2B Smart Commerce Platform for Free Zones
Dubai Blink will speed up trade in free zones by providing comprehensive solutions for companies to search for services and products, negotiate, and make purchases online via a unified platform using blockchain smart contracts and machine learning.
EXCLUSIVE – Moving towards faster, transparent and trackable cross-border payments
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biggest concerns for customers are related to the velocity of payments and the
information-richness of the payment messages.
Businesses are vulnerable to DDoS attack: Annual IT Security Risks research
Research from
Kaspersky Lab has revealed that businesses are falling behind in the race to
protect themselves from DDoS attacks.
Secure, cost-effective and flexible IT system supports BRAC to fight against poverty
Frequent cybersecurity breaches prompted BRAC to look for an IT security partner to help defend it against such cybersecurity threats. After more than a year of intensive work and support, more than 2,500 users in 9 countries are now enjoying the benefits of the solution.
HKUST and SUSTech establish Joint School of Microelectronics
HKUST and the Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen to establish SUSTech-HKUST Joint School of Microelectronics
NTU sets up joint laboratory to develop innovative energy storage solutions for electric vehicles
NTU Singapore to collaborate with one of China’s leading battery manufacturers Guoxuan High-Tech Co., Ltd. (Guoxuan) to develop innovative energy storage technologies for electric vehicles
Cross-agency effort to deploy Singapore smart utilities solutions in Abu Dhabi
International Enterprise (IE) Singapore and PUB are working together to help Singapore companies deploy smart utilities solutions and build capabilities in Abu Dhabi, the capital of United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Hong Kong Chief Executive conducts 2nd meeting with Council of Advisers on Innovation and Strategic Development
The meeting aimed to deliberate on how Hong Kong could enhance collaboration with the ASEAN.
IMDA enhances speed test and interactive report for IMconnected mobile app
IMDA’s IMconnected mobile application identifies areas for improvement in Singapore’s local mobile networks and provides information on consumers’ usage experience.
EXCLUSIVE – OpenGov Insight session on tackling cyberthreats for government IT ecosystems
Cyberattacks can impair the normal functioning, causing serious data breach and citizens to lose faith in government agencies. OpenGov in collaboration with Kaspersky Lab organised an engaging Breakfast Insight session to explore the growing importance of cybersecurity.
Singapore launches public consultation on embedded SIM technology to facilitate IoT deployment
The consultation is part of IMDA’s on-going efforts to facilitate market innovation and competition as eSIM-related technologies evolve and adoption grows.
Dubai to invest Dh1 billion to launch the region’s first digital bank
Dh1 billion will be invested over the next five years to launch the first digital bank for the UAE, with the first products expected to debut in 2019.
EXCLUSIVE – Key technology trends discussed at Singapore OpenGov Leadership Forum 2018
In the afternoon, participants were divided into four streams to deep dive into key specialised areas of digital transformation in the public sector. The four streams were: SecureGov, PredictGov, MobileGov, and ConnectGov.