A*STAR researchers use machine learning to identify cancer-causing mutations
In this project, two new artificial intelligence (AI)
methods were created to scan the entire genomes of 212 gastric cancer tumours
in a few months using computer clusters at the Genome Institute of Singapore
and the National Supercomputing Centre. Such an analysis would have taken 30
years to complete on a standard modern computer.
Collaboration to leverage AI and analytics for vessel traffic management in Singapore port
A*STAR’s Institute of High Performance Computing, the Singapore
Management University and Fujitsu are collaborating to develop these innovative
new technologies, with the support of the Maritime and Port Authority of
Singapore.
NAMIC partners with MPA Singapore to develop 3D printing applications for maritime sector
NAMIC and SkillsFuture Singapore will collaborate with the
Institutes of Higher Learning to develop customised courses to groom a pool of
additive manufacturing professionals. NAMIC will also develop an industry-led
additive manufacturing certification framework, with support from SSG.
NIST releases updated version of its Cybersecurity Framework
Refinements and enhancements to the Framework include a new
section on self-assessment, more comprehensive treatment of identity management
and additional description of how to manage supply chain cybersecurity.
Sharing real-time relevant data with utility consumers – Saving costs while helping the planet
A smart meter may generate 100 readings per day, per household. When that is multiplied by thousands of customer households for just one utility provider, the volumes of data are enormous. Data size is further compounded by related data streams including demographics data, smart appliances and sensors, weather data, consumer behavior information, and social media data
Smart electricity technology developed at ANU successfully trialled in Tasmania
The NAC technology could help networks improve operations at
normal times, and reduce stress during times of peak demand. The NAC ensures
household energy data is kept private while helping negotiate the best price
for the power when it is fed into the electricity grid.
Central Public Works Department of India launches web-based tool for real-time monitoring of projects
The e-Measurement Book module on the Public Financial
Management System Portal will enable monitoring both the financial progress as
well as the physical progress for all projects/works undertaken by the CPWD.
How A*STAR is enhancing the research ecosystem in Singapore: Federated Identity Management System
The system allows staff, researchers, and students at A*STAR,
NUS, NTU, SUTD and SMU to access e-Resources offered by the NSCC and SingAREN,
without the need to change existing usernames or passwords of their home IHLs.
Will we witness an evolution or revolution in banking? – Remarks by Deputy MD of MAS
While initiatives around digitisation of services are not
groundbreaking in themselves, new digital services or business models using technologies
such as AI and blockhain can fundamentally change how we borrow, save, pay,
invest or insure.
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong on “A Better Nation by Design”
“It is not just the hardware aspects of engineering and
architecture but the software as well. It goes beyond the application of
technology, economics and sociology. It needs a deep understanding of human
beings, their emotions and psychology – how individuals behave, how society
works.”
UNCTAD Policy Brief calls for holistic policy approach towards digitalisation and trade
A holistic approach would have to encompass: ICT
infrastructure; education and skills development; the labour market;
competition; issues relating to science, technology and innovation, and
taxation; and trade and industrial policies, for example.
Auxiliary Force of Malaysian Police integrates facial recognition technology with body-worn cameras
Implemented since February 2018, the body-worn cameras are
currently in use by auxiliary police officers of AFSB at various critical
infrastructure. Going forward, there are plans to expand the roll-out to more
locations across Malaysia in the near future.
Northern Territory Government to establish Cyber Security Operations Centre
A Cyber Security Operations Centre will be established to
provide a centralised base for cyber analysts, engineers and forensic
specialist staff to collaborate on preventative measures and respond to cyber
incidents.
Online tool developed at UNSW to calculate solar power potential of rooftops in Australian cities
The SunSPoT online tool has been as part of the Energy Data
for Smart Decision Making project, funded by the Australian Government’s Smart
Cities and Suburbs program. It is is expected to help residents, councils and businesses make
better decisions about investment in solar power.
Chinese Academy of Sciences launches cloud platform for researchers
Applications on the cloud platform are divided into five categories:
data resources, cloud computing with AI and supercomputers, research software
support, research community networks and outreach to foreign scientists and
platforms. It draws
data from the academy’s research institutes and major scientific installations,
as well as many of China’s top universities and private innovation centers.
EXCLUSIVE – Flash-forward to the future of research: Bringing together supercomputing, virtualisation, automation and deep learning
Dr. Tan shares his vision of the not-too-distant future, with supercomputers built in housing developments and a seamless bench-to-bedside flow dynamically creating precise personalised medical treatments.
Australian Government commits funding for Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre
The Digital Health CRC is seeking to improve health outcomes
for Australians through the use of digital technologies which can improve
access to the right health care, lower costs and increase understanding and
awareness.
Australia implements AML/CTF laws for cryptocurrency providers
The new laws will strengthen AUSTRAC’s compliance and
intelligence capabilities to help digital currency exchange providers implement
systems and controls that can minimise the risk of criminals using them for
money laundering, terrorism financing and cybercrime.
Enhancing customer journeys and improving fraud detection through machine learning
Machine learning applications enable to the
Bank to predict customer needs and determine in real time which offers to give
each customer. For example, staff can deliver real-time, localised, and
personalised interactions to each customer at the right time, with the right
content, and using the right channel.
Synthetic macromolecules proven to kill multidrug-resistant cancer cells
Macromolecules
are large molecules or polymeric assemblies exhibiting unique properties to
attack diseases by mechanisms different from traditional therapies. Macromolecular
therapeutics has numerous potential applications including consumer product
additives, treating systemic viral and bacterial infections, addressing
agricultural disease, and cancer treatment.
Indian Government forms taskforce to accelerate roll-out of drone technology
A roadmap with implementable recommendations for the Central
Government, State Governments, Industry and Research Institutions including
outcomes, timelines, implementation & review mechanism and measurable
metrics will be prepared by the taskforce. The role of the industry will
also be clearly delineated.
China issues nationwide guidelines for road-testing of autonomous vehicles
In December 2017, Beijing issued the first guidelines for
road tests of autonomous vehicles. On March 1, the authorities in Shanghai
issued the country’s first road test licenses to two smart-car makers.
ASEAN and China launch Year of Innovation
In his speech, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for
Trade and Industry and National Development, Dr Koh Poh Koon, outlined several areas
in which ASEAN can cooperate with China, such as e-commerce and smart cities.
Minister Ong Ye Kung highlights opportunities for collaboration between Singapore and India in Fintech
Minister
Ong Ye Kung provided an overview of important developments in India’s financial
landscape, Singapore’s initiatives in the Fintech area andoutlined
potential areas of cooperation between the two countries’ financial sectors. He
noted that the development of Fintech has opened up new frontiers for
cooperation.
New Zealand announces comprehensive refresh of cybersecurity approach
The 2015 Cyber
Security Strategy and Action Plan is going to be refreshed in close
collaboration with the private sector and citizens. The refresh will be led by
the National Cyber Policy Office (NCPO) within the Department of Prime Minister
and Cabinet (DPMC) and involve a wide range of government agencies.
Harnessing data for improved customer service and smart urban planning
The EDH was used to combine network topology (GIS) data with terabytes of DSL performance (time series) and electrical line test data to grade the quality of every line in the network. This helped indicate if slow speed was a network issue or a customer issue. Using this network analysis, the probability of a successful outcome of an engineer dispatch could be predicted, reducing wasted in-person engineer visits.
New global platform to provide one-stop access to curated reliable data on sustainability issues
The platform allows users to overlay the hundreds of data
sets available, on issues such as climate change, poverty, state instability,
urban infrastructure etc. and explore their interconnectedness, so that
they more effectively understand the causes and find solutions.
UAE Government launches Blockchain Strategy 2021
The strategy is expected to contribute to saving AED11
billion (USD 3 billion) spent annually on document transactions and documents, 77 million hours
of work, reduce government documents by 389 million, and save 1.6 billion
kilometres spent driving.
Innovative digital solutions from college students recognised at Philippine Startup Challenge finals
The Philippine Startup Challenge is a national startup
competition which aims to encourage the youth to create innovative solutions to
real life problems. This year’s winners included an anti-shortchanging app, a
portable RFID-based attendance management system and an online investment
pooling platform for MSMEs.
Saving lives with big data analytics that predict patient outcomes
Cerner’s Enterprise Data Hub allows data to be brought together from an almost unlimited number of sources, and that data can be used to build a far more complete picture of any patient, condition or trend.