NTU scientists invent editable fabric-like power source for use in wearable electronic devices
When the editable supercapacitor was paired with a sensor
and placed on the human elbow, it performed better than existing stretchable
supercapacitors, providing a stable stream of signals even when the arm was
swinging.
New alliance launched in Hong Kong to help support local FinTech startups
FinTech was identified as one of the key areas to generate momentum for Hong Kong’s economic development, under ‘Smart Economy’ in the city’s Smart City Blueprint released last December. FinTech initiatives will also have an impact in the ‘Smart Living’ area of the Blueprint.
EXCLUSIVE – OpenGov Breakfast Insights session on tackling cybersecurity for critical infrastructure ecosystems
To foster interactive learning and active
participation, the Breakfast Insights session introduced an
element of gamification through the
Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulations.
Singapore’s Professional Services ITM identifies data science, analytics and artificial intelligence as high-growth areas
Through the ITM, the sector is projected to post an average growth rate of 4.6% from 2015 to reach a value-add of S$31 billion by 2020 and generate 5,500 new Professional, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMET) jobs every year during the same period.
Singapore Airlines to work with government and university under its Digital Innovation Blueprint
The Digital Innovation Blueprint seeks to establish SIA as a digital aviation and travel experience leader by significantly boosting the airline’s digital capabilities. It is part of the Airline’s ongoing three-year transformation programme.
Retailers at Brisbane Airport to start accepting payments in cryptocurrencies
BNE announced last week that is working with local startup, TravelbyBit,
in partnership with a number of terminal retailers to introduce cryptocurrency payments
into its terminal shopping.
NIST report attempts to dispel common misconceptions about blockchain technology
The report takes up questions such as: Do blockchains systems
really operate without any control and ownership? Do they provide truly “trustless”
environments?
Australian Defence invests A$13.4 million to develop innovative technologies
Australian Minister for Defence Industry Hon Christopher Pyne MP announced the latest Defence Innovation Hub innovation contracts totalling A$13.4 million. The significant investment in the Australian innovation and industry sector is to ensure that Australian Defence has access to leading-edge technology.
MaGIC signs MOU to expand its Corporate Entrepreneurship Responsibility network
MaGIC entrepreneurs, including startups and individual
technopreneurs, will have access to the facilities at MIMOS without any charge.
EXCLUSIVE – Exploring radically different science-based regulatory frameworks for faster drug development
“You do not want to do things in a stepwise manner and wait for the results from A, before you do B, when we can do A and B at the same time.”
Dubai Police launches artificial intelligence-based surveillance programme
The aim of the project is to create an integrated security
system that utilises artificial intelligence features to prevent crime, reduce
traffic accident related deaths and prevent any negative incidents in
residential, commercial and vital areas.
China enlists private courier companies to use drones for military logistics support
According
to a report by Xinhua,
People’s Liberation Army of China (PLA) enlisted private courier companies to
help deliver on unmanned emergency missions. The exercise took place earlier in
the provinces of Yunnan and Shaanxi. It was the first time that the Chinese military
used civilian drones for a logistics exercise.
Singapore’s proposed Healthcare Services Bill to regulate telemedicine and make data contribution to the NEHR mandatory
All patients will by default have their specified health data contributed to the NEHR. However, patients who do not wish for their records to be accessed via the NEHR will be able to opt-out. They will continue to have their information uploaded to the NEHR, but with access blocked.
Digitalisation at Singapore Army’s enhanced Mobilisation and Equipping Centre enables faster processing
A single scan of the NSman’s identification card at the self-service kiosk will register his particulars into both the Auto-Identification Enabled Readiness System (AIDERS) and the E-mobilisation In/Out Processing System (EIOPS) simultaneously.
World’s first 'mimic' Domain Name System server operational in Central China's Henan province
From January to June 2016, commissioned by the Ministry of
Science and Technology, the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai
Municipality organised nine testing facilities.
NUS and DSO National Laboratories launch research centre to develop capabilities in distributed satellite systems
Smaller satellites are relatively cheaper to produce, test and launch. They can also be mass produced and they have a much shorter time to market. A fleet of
small satellites – flying in formation, swarm or constellation – could possibly
cover the whole Earth and reduce latency, hence opening up new services that
were not possible in the past.
8 Asian cities named in EIU’s Top 10 digital environment business confidence ranking
According to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Connecting
Commerce report, 8 Asian cities made it to the top 10 list in business
confidence in digital environment.
Australia launched its first national skills-based cybersecurity qualification
On Jan 25, Australia announced the launch of the first National TAFE Cybersecurity Program. The skills-based cybersecurity certificate and diploma level qualifications are to be delivered by TAFEs across the country in 2018.
Australia announced deployment of new research drones for ocean observations
Australian research body CSIRO announced that its research partnership with San Francisco-based ocean technology startup Saildrone will see the deployment of unmanned ocean surface vehicles for the first time in Australian waters. Saildrone is a cost-effective data collection tool for ocean science as they can replace the costly and conventional use of research ships and vessels.
UN Broadband Commission sets 2025 targets to bring online the unconnected 50% of world population
The targets specifically seek to expand broadband
infrastructure, and Internet access and use by populations around the world, in
support of achievement of the SDGs.
Two-year pilot programme launched to create vibrant ecosystem for legal technology in Singapore
The FLIP vision sees law professionals, technologists, government bodies and investors brought together in an innovation-driven ecosystem to incubate new business models of delivering legal services in the future economy.
South Korea and Singapore ranked 1st and 3rd on Innovation Index
According to the 2018 Bloomberg Innovation Index, South Korea retained her top position for the 5th consecutive year and Singapore jumped ahead of European economies like Germany, Switzerland and Finland into the 3rd on the ranking.
Singapore’s Whole-of-Government approach to strengthen IT governance within the public sector
MHA, MOM and MSF have answered the queries from the Public Accounts Committee, based on observations in the Auditor-General’s Report and all three have taken a number of steps to address issues raised.
Singapore’s first flash-charging electric shuttle to be trialled at Nanyang Technological University
The joint research team comprising scientists from NTU’s Energy Research Institute (ERIAN) and BlueSG will also study the actual on-road performance of the Bluetram in Singapore’s tropical climate, including the user behaviour of passengers.
EZ-Link and NETS to join hands to push for cashless payment in Singapore hawker centres
Two local payment giants EZ-Link and NETS announced in a joint statement their first interoperable payments system which e-payments can be made by EZ-Link and concession cards through all NETS terminals at hawker centres in Singapore.
Indian state of Andhra Pradesh signs MOU to develop blockchain stack and set up blockchain university
This is part of the State Government’s plans for FinTech
Valley Vizag, which was launched in 2016 to bring together global financial
services companies, investors, startups, government and academia.
Indian Government working towards making 917 State Government websites accessible for the disabled
100 accessible websites have been launched. They are compliant
with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines published by the Web Accessibility
Initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium.
International Monetary Fund calls for more international cooperation on cryptocurrency
According
to a
report by Bloomberg, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for global
coordination on cryptocurrencies, warning of the risks of surging prices.
Digital Punggol named Singapore’s first Enterprise District to support digital economy and create 28,000 jobs
On Jan 21, the Singapore Government unveiled the masterplan for the Punggol Digital District (PDD) which designates the district to be a home for key growth industries of the digital economy, creating 28,000 jobs. The District will open progressively from 2023.
Australia to introduce industry-wide New Payments Platform for real-time payments
Australia is expected to launch the New Payments Platform (NPP) in early 2018 to support the need for real-time payments of its digital economy.
