Investment in Australia’s FinTech industry reaches a new high
The Turnbull Government continues its FinTech agenda by commencing work on an enhanced package of further reforms to be released and implemented this year.
Australia’s Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) expands Digital Marketplace
“Governments need to have a strong focus on cybersecurity and sourcing expertise locally benefits both government and industry.”
NUS launches National Cybersecurity R&D Lab
“The facility enables experiments that are complex, scalable and relevant to Singapore to be demonstrated in a reliable test bed.”
New e-law database to be launched in Hong Kong
“In the age of IT, the availability of an updated, reliable & searchable online consolidated legislation database with legal status is a must.”
Budget 2017: Singapore to invest S$2.4 billion over next four years for Future Economy strategies
“We must spot the opportunities in the digital economy, and make the most of our strengths as a nimble, well-educated, tech-savvy society.”
Australia & New Zealand sign Science & Innovation Treaty for more collaboration opportunities
This flagship agreement signifies the strong alignment of both nations’ economic and strategic interests.
$2 million funding for young New Zealanders to engage with science and mathematics
“It’s about giving young Kiwis more choices. Taking part in science and technology keeps more career options open to young people.”
An Overview of Public-Private Partnerships
The bigger picture is that governments can no longer think it is enough to be doing what they think is easy or convenient for themselves but consider how they can be facilitators.
Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) releases key findings from first Cybersecurity Public Awareness Survey
“We will continue to explore ways to reach out to people with the necessary cybersecurity resources and information.”
Hong Kong Government dedicated to FinTech promotion
“Hong Kong attracted US$370 million worth of venture capital investment in FinTech companies between January 2014 and September 2016, according to statistics from a consultancy firm.”
New Zealand Financial Innovation and Technology Association (FinTech NZ) launched
“The innovators and game changers in the industry have come together over the last year to create a unified voice that will help pitch New Zealand businesses to the rest of the world and further boost this growing and exciting industry.”
Victoria Police to join the national ThinkUKnow cyber safety education program
“With technology rapidly expanding well beyond what we can predict, the safety of children when accessing the internet – including social media sites – is paramount.”
New batch of digital inclusion mobile apps launched in Hong Kong
With a good understanding of the target groups, these mobile apps can better cater for their needs in terms of contents and services, thus enhancing their quality of life and learning abilities.
Singapore polytechnics and Singapore FinTech Association sign MOU for greater industry collaboration
“This MOU kick-starts an enriching partnership with the polytechnics to nurture a pool of skilled manpower for the flourishing FinTech community – a critical success factor for FinTech development in Singapore.”
Inspiring young women into tech sector careers in New Zealand
“The Government will invest $75,000 in Shadow Tech Days, complemented by around $25,000 from NZ Tech towards programme management, and over $170,000 of staff time from participating technology firms.”
Hong Kong Government plans to invest $18 billion in Innovation & Technology ecosystem
The Government has earmarked $500 million for the Innovation & Technology Bureau to help government departments in using technology to enhance the quality of public services
Canberra welcomes new smart parking management system
“Our new pay and display parking machines make it simpler and easier to pay for parking with coins, credit cards, or the ParkMobile app available in all of the pay parking areas operated by the ACT Government.”
Smarter and more energy-efficient LED street lighting system in Singapore by 2022
LED street lights are about 25 per cent more energy-efficient than current street lighting. In addition, LED lighting is more reliable and requires less frequent replacement.
Singapore’s first Smart Mobility consortium launched to test new tech on NTU campus
These new smart mobility technologies could help motorists, driverless cars and other road users avoid traffic accidents and improve overall road safety
New OpenGov Digital Platform Launched
We’ve refreshed our publishing platform, introduced new features, and created a better visitor experience. Our new platform offers a more responsive experience on mobile devices, better search, and an improved user interface.
New ag-tech facility in Melbourne to explore use of AI, automation, robotics, sensor technology in farming
The facility aims to innovate new smart farming techniques including automated
harvesting and driverless vehicles in response to the growing challenges faced
by the agriculture sector.
EXCLUSIVE – “Seeing is Believing” – How DHHS Victoria is benefiting from the Platform + Agile approach
“Our Platform+Agile approach has enabled us to
deliver over 30 new business systems in the last 18 months without any of the
usual procurement and delivery issues.”
Australia’s first national space mission design facility officially launched at UNSW Canberra
“Buccaneer is designed to improve understanding of the outer
atmosphere, in particular the Ionosphere, which plays a key role in Australia’s
world-leading Over-the-Horizon radar capability.”
New Zealand to roll out Ultra-Fast Broadband in 190 more towns
“Today’s announcement brings our total investment in rolling out world-leading communications infrastructure to more than $2 billion.”
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) opens new regional office in Singapore
An important priority for the Regional Office is strengthening regional cooperation and coordination and implementing WMO’s capacity-development initiatives.
MPA Singapore completes pilot trial on New Cognitive-Based System to Improve Maritime and Port Operations
“The SAFER project will enable us to reap immediate benefits especially in the areas of next-generation port enforcement and monitoring of vessel movements.”
Australia’s new national STARportal database matches students with local STEM activities
“It is pleasing to see this successful collaboration between government and non-government organisations and major businesses promoting STEM opportunities.”
Australian Government looking into expansion of the Cashless Debit Card to help reduce welfare-fuelled alcohol abuse
“The Card is not a panacea but the evaluation indicates it’s helping reduce alcohol and drug consumption, and gambling. Very few other initiatives have had such impact.”
New Zealand’s Ministry of Education partners with ICT industry to enhance digital learning opportunities
“The Ministry of Education has been holding workshops around NZ, getting feedback from more than 3000 teachers, principals, school leaders, students, parents and industry on the proposed curriculum changes.”
GIC Singapore appoints new Chief Technology Officer
Ms. Wu will provide integrated oversight for technology and data analytics for GIC in her role as CTO.