Data analytics makes customer king
Mr Narasimhan Parthasarathy, FWD, shares with us how data analytics drives value for business and customers.
Inclusive technology for Persons with Disabilities
More help is on the way for Persons with Disabilities to empower them. At the E2 Connect Forum, Singapore’s Minister for Communications and Information, Mr S Iswaran, shared how technology can bridge the divide.
Opportunities for digital transformation in cross-border payments
The Bank of Canada, Bank of England and the Monetary Authority of Singapore publish a joint report assessing alternative models to improve cross-border payments and settlements. The report examines existing challenges and considers alternative models which can improve speed, cost and transparency for users.
Singapore and Canada sign cybersecurity cooperation MoU
Singapore and Canada have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding on Cybersecurity Cooperation. The MoU took place on the side-lines of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to Singapore, in conjunction with the 33rd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits as Guest of the Chair.
Opportunities for Russian Enterprises in Singapore
Singapore’s IPOS International signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Russia’s Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF). IIDF is Russia’s most active venture capital fund and accelerator.
Data breaches on the rise in Australia
The Office of Australian Information Commissioner has published the third instalment of the Notifiable Data Breaches Quarterly Statistics Report. This quarter saw an increase in the number of breaches.
EXCLUSIVE – Understanding Next Generation Sequencing
OpenGov Asia had the opportunity to interview Wolfgang Mertz, Chief Technology Officer, HPC, Life Sciences & Healthcare, EMEA, Dell EMC. He explains why Next Generation Sequencing is all the buzz and how to take the technology further.
Singapore’s guidelines for AI and data analytics in the financial sector
The Monetary Authority of Singapore releases a document titled “Principles to Promote Fairness, Ethics, Accountability and Transparency in the Use of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Singapore’s Financial Sector”. It seeks to help overcome negative impacts associated with the increasing use of artificial intelligence and data analytics.
8 Companies snag inaugural SG:D Techblazer Awards
Singapore infocomm media companies are headed on the fast lane in tech innovation. In the first ever Singapore Digital (SG:D) Techblazer Awards, eight companies across three categories were recognised and awarded for their ground-breaking development or adoption of disruptive technologies.
NUS uses AI to encourage lifelong learning
The Institute for Application of Learning Science and Educational Technology (ASLET) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is collaborating with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) to develop artificial intelligence-based tool to help working adults choose courses to supplement furthering their education and career goals.
NGO pens universal guidelines for AI
A privacy group details a set of twelve universal guidelines to protect society from the misapplication of Artificial Intelligence. The paper was presented in Brussels, Belgium.
FinTech strengthens Singapore-Chongqing relations
Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Ravi Menon, announced FinTech related MoUs at the Singapore-China (Chongqing) Financial Summit.
Republic Polytechnic launches Specialist Diploma in Applied AI
Singapore’s Republic Polytechnic launches a new Specialist Diploma in Applied AI at the annual RP Technology Day. The diploma is under the institution’s Academy for Continuing Education.
Malaysia’s PM discusses cybersecurity challenges with Kaspersky
A part of the European-ASEAN Business Alliance’s Mission to Malaysia, Kaspersky Lab met with its Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir, to discuss cybersecurity challenges.
Mike Burgess on the Australian Signals Directorate
The Australian Signals Directorate used to be an organisation shrouded in secrecy. Now, its Director-General, Mike Burgess, says the organisation is coming out of the shadows.
Australian Signals Directorate deals with change
The Australian Signals Directorate used to be an organisation shrouded in secrecy. Now, its Director-General, Mike Burgess, says the organisation is coming out of the shadows.
ST Engineering helps Israel with smart transportation
With its capabilities and expertise in autonomous platforms and smart transportation, ST Engineering is helping the Ashdod, Israel, drive into the future.
Punggol Digital District, a town like no other
GovTech, IMDA, JTC and the Singapore Institute of Technology have launched the Punggol Digital District: Envisioning 2030 initiative. As part of the project, they are calling for ideas on how digital technology can transform the area.
Digitalisation to transform the energy supply chain
Minister Chan Chun Sing speaks at the 2nd Singapore-International Energy Agency Forum. In his speech, he emphasises the role of digitalisation in building new architectures of interconnected energy systems.
Singapore’s blockchain-powered renewable energy certificate trading
Launched by SP Group, the blockchain-powered renewable energy certificates enables local and international organisations to meet their sustainability targets. DBS Banks is among the first buyers of the certificate.
AI plays cupid for job seekers
It’s all about chemistry when it comes to choosing the right partner and job. The hiring app helps job seekers connect with the right recruiting managers.
Dubai Declaration launched for better data financing
Good data and statistics for sustainable development need good financing. The launch of the Dubai Declaration aims to achieve just that.
Role for insurance in cybersecurity within ASEAN
In light of global trade wars and regional circumstances, Minister for Finance Mr Heng Swee Keat reinforced the need for resilience at the 15th Singapore International Reinsurance Conference. Insurance has a great role to play in bolstering against preventable attacks or unexpected disasters, boosting the rate of recovery.
245 Data breaches reported in Australia between July and Sept 2018
The Office of Australian Information Commissioner has published the third instalment of the Notifiable Data Breaches Quarterly Statistics Report. This quarter saw an increase in the number of breaches.
Australia’s digital transformation progress
At the Senate Estimates Randall Brugeaud gives a run-down of how far along the Digital Transformation Agency’s are for its 2018-2019 strategic priorities.
National Australia Bank’s ATMs get a facelift
In partnership with Microsoft, the National Australia Bank has rolled out a proof of concept Automatic Teller Machine which uses cloud and artificial intelligence in a bid to go card-less.
Energising Singapore’s Smart Nation Initiative
The international energy provider’s move to Singapore is a strategic decision to support innovations for sustainable energy management solutions.
ASEAN youth change the world with data analytics
5000 ASEAN Youth participated in the ASEAN Data Science Explorers to increase digital literacy and cultivate ownership and responsibility in the region’s future.
Shandong, China a land of opportunities for Singapore
As Shandong’s economic transformation accelerates, Singapore companies have opportunities partner on innovation and modern services.
Has data reached a fever pitch?
In its second iteration, the United Nations World Data Forum brought together experts to discuss how data could be used to overcome challenges and also seize the opportunities in the lead up to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
