Singapore providing more information to the elderly and caregivers online


Dr Lam Pin Min, Minister of State for Health, at the Singapore Patient Conference 2015 and the launch of the inaugural Singapore Patient Action Awards (30 Oct) said, “This year’s conference is a good example with the National Healthcare Group and the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) coming together to organise this conference. There are […]
Dubai Supreme Council of Energy announces incentives to encourage use of electric and hybrid vehicles


The Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 aims for Dubai to have the lowest carbon footprint in the world by 2050.
EXCLUSIVE – Managing contracts, IP commercialisation and patents at Fraunhofer


“It’s often not enough to have a new development, it’s also often necessary to improve it because the markets and products are changing so fast.”
Australian defence developing ‘blackbox’ to capture critical data on the battle field


“Once again our local small and medium enterprises have demonstrated they are well placed to deliver Defence innovation.”
EXCLUSIVE – The next steps in Denmark’s digital government journey – A chat on user-centricity, security, trust and opening up data


“How can we ensure that digital is not only considered a tool for efficiency, but also a tool to leverage policy and service quality?”
Indian state of Andhra Pradesh exploring hyperloop transportation technology for connecting two cities


It could potentially reduce travel time between the two cities of Amravati and Vijaywada from 1 hour 10 minutes to 6 minutes.
HDB Singapore partners with local universities to leverage big data and smart technology in planning, designing and building public housing


The community study aims to predict the evolution of demographics and forecast residents’ behaviour and responses to initiatives, through big data and advanced modelling tools.
Australian government holding public consultation on safety regulation of drones


The challenge, which is not unique to Australia, is to maintain high safety standards, without unnecessarily impeding progress or unduly constraining commercial opportunities.
IE Singapore's Industry Transformation Map for Wholesale Trade focuses on digital platforms and skill development


The Cross Border Cognitive Supply Chain Solution is equipped with cognitive capabilities and predictive analytics to help traders mitigate disruptions, risks and costs.
Developing countries can leapfrog stage of high fossil fuel consumption – UN report on connecting Industry 4.0 and Sustainable Energy


Digital technologies could offer solutions to the challenges of integrating renewable energy sources into small and large power grids.