Updated mapping information provides status of land use in Australia


“Comprehensive land use mapping informs and
supports innovative and prompt responses to economic, social and environmental
challenges facing the agricultural sector.”
Singapore FinTech Journey 2.0 is about a diverse ecosystem, open architecture, international links, talent, conducive regulations, cybersecurity


“Singapore wants to be the place where these financial institutions test, develop, and apply new technology solutions.”
Singapore Tourism Board launches green lane of prequalified technology solutions for travel agents


Supported solutions may include basic systems that support travel agents in making quotations and reservations, managing tour operations and simplifying backend processes.
S$27million Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Grant from MAS for financial and research institutions


A key criterion of the Grant is that financial
institutions will need to consider the impact of the project on their workforce
and develop appropriate training programmes.
Redesigned Department of Human Services website indicates increased engagement and improved user experience


“By improving the usability of the website, we
are reducing the need for people to call or visit a service centre, which, over
time, will help reduce wait times.”
MDEC collaborates with leading telco to provide access to API platform for Malaysian businesses


This collaboration is expected to help Malaysian businesses scale up, innovate, and expand their businesses faster across the region at reduced costs.
MAS working closely with local and foreign banks to explore a Banking KYC Shared-Services Utility


The Banking KYC Utility is potentially a transformative project, as it will harmonise and enhance KYC checks across the industry, improve the quality of risk management while reducing cost and time taken
Latest data from NT Land Use Study provides new snapshot on how the Territory’s 1.35 million sq km is being used


“The new information is critical for updating
the economic profile of plant based industries, protecting Territory growers
from biosecurity risks and further developing the agricultural and horticulture
sectors.”
ADB and World Economic Forum call for improved collaboration among ASEAN nations to deal with challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution


The report acknowledges existing national strategies for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, but it argues that ASEAN must think at the regional level, not the national level.