State of the Service Report 2016-17: 92% of APS agencies seeking to improve digital transformation capabilities
Ninety-one per cent of agencies reported taking specific
actions to improve employee data literacy.
Smart City plans (2017-2020) unveiled for Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam
During the first phase from 2017-2020, necessary
infrastructure will be put in place for data collection and sharing and for an
open data ecosystem for the City.
Perth chosen as one of the three cities worldwide to trial new type of electric-powered autonomous vehicles
“We will work closely with RAC and NAVYA to ensure the trial
is a success, with the safety of the public being of the highest priority.”
New South Wales launches platform providing whole-of-government view of digital projects
Currently 142 projects are classified into ten clusters,
ranked by budget and also mapped to the three priority areas of ‘Customer
experience’, ‘Data’ and ‘Digital on the Inside’, from the Digital
Government Roadmap.
Land 200 Tranche 2 Project approved for new Battlefield Command System for the Australian Army
“The Battlefield Command System will integrate
with weapon systems in Australia’s tanks and future combat vehicles, increasing
decision speed and the ability to share information across the battlefield.”
Inaugural dashboard of metrics on public use of Freedom of Information access rights released in Australia
The metrics include the number of applications by type of applicant, applications per capita and release, refusal and review rates.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) launches FinTech Supervisory Chatroom – new feature of FinTech Supervisory Sandbox 2.0
The new feature of the FinTech Supervisory Sandbox 2.0 seeks to provide supervisory feedback to authorised institutions (AIs) and technology firms at an early stage.
Hong Kong Housing Authority to launch app for rent enquiry and payment services
Tenants can pay rent at selected convenience stores and supermarkets by using a QR code provided by the app. They can also check their rent position and rent payment history for the past 6 months.
Canberra Airport to host trials of next generation SmartGates eventually leading to contactless processing
After the Canberra trial, 105 new SmartGates will be rolled out across Australia’s international airports through 2018-19.
Australian Government to accelerate the push for use of electric vehicles through $AU100 million asset finance programme
“Electric vehicles will play a big role in terms of creating more sustainable cities with less pollution and improved health outcomes for our community.”
ANU announces 10-year plan to develop Artificial Intelligence capabilities through the 3A Institute
“Australia has an opportunity to be a leader and to seed new industries of global relevance as IT, biological and advanced materials disciplines converge and become data-driven.”
New Zealand government to invest NZ$19.5 million over next four years to enhance geohazard monitoring capabilities
“These changes will mean New Zealanders are better equipped with both long-term and real-time information about natural hazards.”
Australian Government launches new youth engagement platform to help young people counter online hate and encourage positive values
“We’re empowering young people to use technology as a force for good and as a platform to condemn hatred, racism and abuse.”
Tech Savvy Seniors Queensland program to help more than 10,000 seniors develop useful tech skills
“This program will provide Queensland’s growing seniors population with the skills needed to securely access essential services online.”
97% of end users rate Australia’s Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) data as ‘good’ to ‘very high quality’ in recent survey
“Through the Government’s open data agenda, we are working hard to make high-value data available for use and re-use at no cost to the public.”
PDPC launches new initiatives to continue its efforts towards developing a trusted data ecosystem in Singapore
“Having a trusted and progressive personal data protection framework is integral to Singapore’s digital economy.”
Australia and Malaysia sign agreement on FinTech cooperation
“International cooperation on FinTech is essential. This agreement will help local businesses grow beyond our borders, and improve our understanding of FinTech in the region.”
$40 million investment package announced to enhance digital fluency of young New Zealanders
“The use of digital technologies is now an integral part of most workplaces, and New Zealand companies are exporting more high-tech products and services.”
New Zealand releases Energy and Efficiency Conservation Strategy 2017-2022
“The Strategy also works in conjunction with the Energy Innovation Bill and other Government policies and programmes, including the Electric Vehicles Programme.”
Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung outlines Hong Kong’s Smart City development plans
“It is our vision in Hong Kong to develop this compactly built city into an efficient, practical and smart metropolis.”
New electric delivery vehicle pilot launched in Brisbane by Australia Post
“While letter volumes have nearly halved, this is another example of how Australia Post is looking at ways to keep our postmen delivering for Australians.”
MAS releases consultation paper on proposals to facilitate the provision of robo-advisory services
To make it easier for entities offering digital advisory services to operate in Singapore, MAS intends to refine the licensing and business conduct requirements.
South Australia and Northern Territory governments sign Strategic Partnership Agreement for greater collaboration and cooperation
Under this collaborative new approach, both first ministers will meet every year to set the priorities for the next 12 months.
Singapore unveils national Health IT Master Plan (HITMAP)
“Technology is now transforming healthcare in ways that were unimaginable as recently as a decade ago.”
“Kembara #mydigitalmaker bersama PINTAR” to expose students in rural communities in Malaysia to digital innovation
The #mydigitalmaker partnership ecosystem is an across-the-board initiative that follows the students throughout their education years.
MDEC and Hangzhou Municipal Government sign MoU to facilitate cross-border trade and bring DFTZ to the next level
“The eCommerce hubs linking the two countries will allow Malaysian SMEs to conduct global trade with China via Hangzhou port with ease.”
SPRING Singapore appoints 17 Accredited Mentor Partners (AMPs) under Startup SG Founder
“We are looking for more partners with the right capabilities and networks to connect more players in the Singapore startup ecosystem to the world.”
Singapore’s Global e-Trade Services (GeTS) officially launched
GeTS acts as a single window that connects to various foreign businesses & government agencies, facilitating the electronic exchanges of trade documents with counterparties across borders.
Enhancing Singapore’s growth strategy for the digital economy and committing to being industry’s partner-in-innovation
“As part of Singapore’s roadmap to become a Smart Nation, our enhanced growth strategy for the digital economy will go hand-in-hand with our digital government strategies.”
Initiatives on boosting the digital economy behind Victoria’s budget paper on service delivery
A total of AU$9.4 million has also been allocated for 2017-18 to encourage the innovative use of ICT to improve service delivery and business processes.
