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.
Thailand government aims to generate investment of US$6 billion in robotics and automation
Automation and robotics is one of the five industries, constituting the new S-curve, targeted by the government as part of its Thailand 4.0 strategy.
EXCLUSIVE – Managing enterprise-wide IT infrastructure for the City of Boston
“Even if we get 90% of city agencies to adopt something, it’s better than nothing.”
Dubai to get smart lighting poles; photovoltaic cells installed on road surfaces being explored
A high-level delegation from DEWA reviewed a technology to produce solar energy from panels that are installed on existing roads.
MOM Singapore introducing new Work Pass card with QR code and mobile app to check updated pass status
Scanning the QR code printed on the new card with the app provides a more reliable and convenient way to check the most updated status and verify variable information.
A*STAR, NUS sign MOU with three global pharmaceutical companies to establish Pharma Innovation Programme Singapore
Later this week, A*STAR’s Tech Access initiative will be launched, providing access to A*STAR’s advanced manufacturing equipment/facilities, such as robotised 3D scanners.
Australian Department of Human Services launches new look website for easier access to Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support services
The changes constitute one element of the government’s service delivery transformation, which also includes the billion-dollar WPIT programme and an upgraded myGov site.
EXCLUSIVE – The role of technology in dealing with unprecedented volumes and increasing complexity of traffic across borders
“It’s a search for a needle in an exponentially growing haystack, where we do not know what the actual needle looks like.”
Singapore Ministry of Health reveals plans for new Office for Healthcare Transformation
The new Office will work with government, industry and community partners to identify and test-bed potentially game-changing concepts and care models.
Police use facial recognition technology to detect wanted criminals during beer festival in Chinese city of Qingdao
Facial recognition is being adopted at a rapid pace for a range of applications in China, from public safety to airlines check-in and payments.
Automated robotic systems to handle medication distribution at the new Royal Adelaide Hospital
Medication will be delivered from the inpatient pharmacy to clinical areas via Automated Guided Vehicles.
Are robots coming to steal our jobs? – Perspectives from 4 Nobel Laureate economists
“AI as we understand it now is a tool, not a substitute.”
Future public housing blocks in Singapore to be designed with solar-ready roofs
On a solar-ready roof, about 25 days are required for the installation of solar panels, compared with the 40 days required to retrofit existing blocks.
Development and implementation of Australian Public Service Privacy Governance Code among key 2017-18 priorities for OAIC
The OAIC will prepare for the implementation of the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme in February 2018.
Australia’s National Broadband Network service activations expected to reach 4.4 million during FY18 from 2.4 million at end FY17
New Fibre-to-the-Curb technology that delivers fibre all the way to the telecom pit, or footpath, outside a home will be available to around one million premises.
MAS and IMDA to lead industry taskforce for developing a common QR code for Singapore
The proliferation of more proprietary QR codes at such merchants risked fragmentation of payment solutions and inefficiency among merchants and consumers.
Medtech research facility launched in Australia to help SMEs transition new discoveries from bench to bedside
SMEs often struggle to make the expensive, time consuming transition from prototype to clinically tested product.
Service Priority Review panel in WA talks about integrated 'one stop' service delivery model and framework for data sharing in interim report
A clear, consistent legislative framework for data sharing would give certainty to public sector employees and confidence to the public about what data sharing.
SPRING Singapore and Workforce Singapore commit S$2.8 million to support startups and develop talent in logistics industry
In addition, WSG together with SCA, is rolling out the Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) for e-Commerce Supply Chain Professionals.
Electronic medication management to be delivered to hospitals in rural NSW by end 2018
Initial consultation involved more than 400 clinicians across 31 locations, ranging from large base hospitals to small, remote facilities.
IPOS signs MOU to help innovative companies compete globally through IP commercialisation
A target has been set to build a base of 100 innovation-driven growth enterprises and groom them to become future global market leaders.
