The Value of IP for MedTech
OpenGov Asia had a chance to chat with Dr Lim Jing, the Chief Technology Officer of Osteopore over the phone during IP Week@SG 2018. We talked about how Industry 4.0 is changing intellectual property rights for MedTech.
Digital tricks of trade
First announced in the Budget 2016 speech by Minister for Finance, Mr Heng Swee Keat, the Networked Trade Platform is developed to streamline the trade process. The digital solution put forth raises productivity, boosts competitiveness and creates new business opportunities.
A challenge for digital inclusivity
Launched 27 September 2018, the Australia-Solomon Islands Technology for Development Challenge seeks new ideas on how to close the chasm between skills learnt at school and those needed in the marketplace.
Signing up for the future
The collaborations will equip researchers and working professionals with the necessary skills and experience to build, deploy and apply AI solutions.
Upgrading for the future
OpenGov Asia had a chance to chat with Mr Balasubramanian, a seasoned industry professional, who is undertaking a master’s degree in Security by Design. Mr Balasubramanian was awarded the National Cybersecurity Postgraduate Scholarship at the National Infocomm Media Award Ceremony 2018.
Real Life Drama
OpenGov Asia had a chat with Chua Min Min, a recipient of the newly rebranded Singapore Digital (SG:D) Scholarship. We talk about how a Korean drama serial helped her to discover her passion.
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Piping Hot Talent
The scholarships recognise the growing infocomm media industry as well as the need to nurture a pipeline of future infocomm media leaders.
Do IOU IoT?
At the Schneider Electric Innovation Summit, the company unveiled its latest innovations to EcoStruxure, an IoT-enabled architecture and platform. They discuss how EcoStruxure will be, and has been, lifechanging for many in Asia.
Shooting for the stars
In collaboration with major global telecom players, the homegrown company’s technology will improve connectivity and deliver high-speed internet around the world in the coming decades. Their innovation is believed to reach over 4 billion people who currently lack internet access.
Canberran cybersecurity firm grabs two first places
The Canberra firm was setup to crack the nation and its allies’ most difficult cybersecurity problems. Three years on, the firm has witnessed incredible growth and bagged huge wins.
Commercialising cybersecurity
At the 3rd Singapore International Cyber Week, Mr Teo Chee Hean, Deputy Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security, called for the need to invest in cyber innovation. He recognised the plethora of opportunities for cybersecurity startups.
Deepening Singapore-Sichuan Innovation Relations
As Sichuan begins its next phase of economic transformation and the Belt and Road Initiative takes shape, the Singapore Government inks 22 MoUs to build a bridge for deeper bilateral cooperation.
National Quantum Engineering Program Announced at SWITCH 2018
Minister for Finance and Chairman of National Research Foundation Singapore, Mr Heng Swee Keat, announced the SGD 25 million Quantum Engineering Program (QEP). QEP offers scientific expertise which will help Singapore industries to compete globally.
MedTech Incubator Hatches in Singapore
The Technology Centre in Tuas adopts an open innovation model and spearheads innovative technologies to bring healthcare devices to the next level.
A time for ASEAN in Industry 4.0
At the 27th World Economic Forum on ASEAN in Hanoi, Vietnam, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee gave a speech on why he thinks the region will buoy.
STEM Jobs can narrow gender gap
Singapore’s first female President is positive about a narrower gender gap despite reports that automation is more likely to negatively impact women.
Power Up!
The virtual power plant adopts cloud-based demand management software to optimise solar and battery use.
Public invited to give feedback on SingHealth attacks
SingHealth is gathering public feedback on how the agency should tighten cybersecurity regulations.
Singapore GLC in Joint Venture to Launch Indonesian Data Centre
By combining their expansive portfolio, the partners are confident that the synergies of their expertise in construction, fit-out and future operations and maintenance will deliver a high-quality data centre.
Singapore’s Privately Led Digital Hub
By working on successful infrastructural projects on the tiny island, countries in the region can hope to transfer Singapore’s success and learnings for their own growth.
Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property: A Conundrum
Artificial Intelligence is incredibly useful for solving many real-world problems, including improving intellectual property filing procedures. For brilliant innovators who’ve hit the jackpot, filing for intellectual property should be the next step. However, there are problems.
Data Analytics Fuels Medical Imaging Solutions in Australia
Nine selected New South Wales district’s local hospitals improve their healthcare management using a multinational’s data analytics solutions.
Another New Data Centre for Singapore
The ground-breaking ceremony takes place almost a month after another Silicon Valley company announced its third data centre in Southeast Asia.
China’s strategy for commercially viable innovation
China’s copycat days are over. A group of lawyers, academics and industry leaders share how China’s tech scene is burnishing the country’s reputation and revolutionising how Chinese businesses should think about themselves.
Intellectual Property for a Digital Age
IP Week @ SG 2018 kicks off with a focus on making Singapore an intellectual property and innovation hub. Abuzz with seminars and forums, the event’s discussions drive home the importance of turning intangible ideas into assets.
Coming of Age with Technology
Smart Nation Scholars chat with OpenGov Asia about bridging the digital divide.
The pioneer batch of smart nation scholars will future-ready Singapore
OpenGov Asia was invited to the Smart Nation Scholarship Ceremony on 17 August 2018, where Dr Vivian Balakrishnan was the guest-of-honour. I report on the key takeaways from the Minister’s speech.
Jamie Virtually Knows Everything
Virtual assistants are proving useful in
improving government-citizen relations. The dynamism NLP provides as an
analytical tool promises more development for ‘Ask Jamie’ in time to come,
making e-governance a promising tool.
Singapore University of Social Science to Use E-textbooks
Singapore University of Social Science (SUSS) has launched e-textbooks for most of its courses. The technological initiative is part of a revised program to welcome the University’s July 2018 student intake.
