Analytics for Utilities: Deriving customer satisfaction and better profits from Big Data
“Instead of purely having data pointing backwards at what might have happened in the past, they are using data to start helping predict the future, to drive digital transformation and identify what might happen in the future.”
Singapore Tourism Board inks 3-year MOU with Grab to share consumer insights and extend cashless experience to visitors
“Our collaboration with Grab extends beyond transportation to include sharing of consumer intelligence data and spearheading innovation and technological initiatives.”
Singapore completed three trials under Safety and Security Industry Programme (SSIP) 2020
The three trials involved early detection of suspicious behaviour, off-site security clearance of authorised personnel and on-the-spot
enrolment for first-time visitor access to controlled areas.
Indonesian Government building an integrated system to tackle IUU fishing
Indonesia is amid preparations for an integrated system to tackle illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The new integrated system will first be tested in the Natuna Sea to strengthen patrolling efforts in the area by stationing a tanker to refuel patrol vessels.
Indian Government selects 9 more cities for development as smart cities and launches Liveability Index for city ranking
Now a total of 99 cities have been selected, with proposed
investment of up to Rs. 2.04 trillion (USD 32 billion). As of January 17, 2018,
there are 2,948 projects worth USD 22 billion in various stages of
implementation.
National CSR Data Portal and Corporate Data Portal launched by India's Ministry of Corporate Affairs
The National CSR Data Portal will act as a one-stop platform
for dissemination of information on CSR expenditure made by companies, while the
Corporate Data Portal aims to make all the financial and non-financial information
of the companies available to the general public in a user-friendly format.
France-Singapore Year of Innovation 2018 aims to strengthen collaboration between innovation ecosystems
There are events lined up to provide startups and enterprises the opportunity to build partnerships, strengthen networks and also
serve as key gateways for businesses and talents to expand into the respective regions.
EXCLUSIVE – Citizen engagement through crowdsourcing and crowdsensing
Crowdsensing is simply the next generation of Crowdsourcing, adding two more components, namely analytics and IoT.
Drone saved two teenage swimmers in New South Wales in world’s first drone ocean rescue
On Jan 19, lifeguards at Lennox Head, New South Wales, used a drone to locate distressed swimmers and dropped a rescue pod to save the two teenage swimmers in powerful 3-meter surfs about a kilometre off the coast of NSW.
DICT partners with youth organisation to strengthen digital startup ecosystem in the Philippines
Through its seedPH
Program, DICT aims to support the continued development of relevant innovations and digital startups
throughout the country.
China rapidly expands electric vehicle charging network nationwide
China is rapidly expanding public charging points for new energy vehicles (NEVs) across the country. According to a report by Xinhua, China now has the 214,000 NEV public charging stations, the highest number of NEV public charging points in the world. The country aims at installing about 500,000 public NEV charging stations by 2020.
Shanghai Metro goes cashless with QR code and mobile payments
On Jan 16, Shanghai Metro announced its plans to go cashless with QR code mobile payment supported by Alipay and China UnionPay. The cashless payment option will be available in all 389 metro stations along the 17 lines of the Shanghai Metro from Jan 20 onwards.
New high-resolution sea floor maps show Great Barrier Reef in unprecedented detail
The project collated existing datasets from government
sources including the Australian Hydrographic Service, along with new data. This data has been
made available to the public.
MAMPU launches Government Central Data Exchange with 10 agencies on board
MyGDX is expected to be a key enabler for the delivery of truly citizen-centric online services by the government.
Thailand PM announces Digital Government Plan 2017-2021 to achieve integrated, citizen-centric digital government within 5 years
The implementation of the development strategies under 26 key domains will be done through collaboration between 20 ministries.
EXCLUSIVE – The Role of the Electronic Government Agency (EGA) in the Smart Thailand Initiative and challenges ahead (Part II)
“Not only does the government need to be smart, in the digital era, the government should play an important role to make the entire society smart.”
Singapore's Aerospace Industry Transformation Map focuses on operational excellence, innovation in emerging tech and skill development
The Economic Development Board and A*STAR will encourage the development of industry-relevant technologies which can be brought to commercialisation in the coming years.
NEA study: Singapore produces 60,000 tonnes of e-waste annually, only 6% recycled
The Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) and NEA are currently studying the best practices adopted by other countries, and are assessing their suitability for Singapore through stakeholder consultations with the industry.
Updates on Hong Kong Government’s support for online learning by students of low-income families
All public sector schools are being equipped with Wi-Fi coverage in all classrooms. In addition, to facilitate Internet learning by students outside schools, the Government has been providing free Wi-Fi services at all 69 public libraries in Hong Kong.
Singapore Ministry of Finance partners young social media influencers to promote Budget 2018
Ahead of the Budget Day scheduled on Feb 19, MOF is partnering social media influencers on Instagram to promote Budget 2018 to younger Singaporeans.
Singapore Ministry of Education to pilot use of PayNow for disbursement of award monies
The pilot comprises two runs in April and September 2018, involving about 9,000 ITE students and 25,000 ITE and polytechnic students respectively.
Leading telco and utility GLCs join hands to expand national broadband reach in Malaysia
Malaysian Government-Linked Companies (GLCs) Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) and Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) joined hands to expand national broadband reach in Malaysia by developing an implementation plan to deliver on the Government’s Nationwide Fiberisation Plan (NFP).
Indian Government investing 1.7 billion dollars for improving telecom network in north-eastern states
The Indian Government recently announced the completion of
Phase 1 of BharatNet by connecting over 100,000 Gram Panchayats with high speed
optical fibre network.
China to improve traffic management with big data shared by ofo bike
According to Xinhua, ofo recently announced plans to share its big data platform with 200 Chinese city administration authorities to improve traffic management.
AUSTRAC hosting ASEAN-Australia Codeathon to find innovative digital solutions for fighting terrorism financing
AUSTRAC is encouraging participation from ASEAN and
Australia’s growing fintech, regtech and start-up communities, financial
institutions and financial intelligence units (FIUs).
How the Singapore Government is helping local companies innovate beyond national borders
The aim is to build a strong innovation ecosystem where entrepreneurs have the capabilities to develop new solutions and create new value across sectoral & geographical borders.
Vietnam establishes Cyber Command to defend “national sovereignty” in cyberspace
The Cyber Command is a unit of the Ministry of National Defence
and will help the ministry protect military and defence information systems, as
well as the nation’s important data.
UNSW Sydney launched its first research centre for 3D digital mapping of buildings and infrastructure
Earlier
this month, UNSW Sydney set up its first Geospatial Information Centre to focus
on 3D digital mapping of buildings and infrastructure.
Unique Identification Authority of India planning to rollout face authentication for national ID by July 2018
At the time of Aadhaar enrolment, photographs of the faces are
also captured and the Aadhaar Authentication API already has the technical ability
for transmitting photographs of the face. Combined with the ubiquitous
availability of cameras, face authentication can make Aadhaar-based authentication
more inclusive.
Thailand launches Smart Visa to attract highly skilled foreign talents in 10 targeted industries
According
to reports by the
Nation, Thailand has officially launched the new 4-year professional visa scheme
for professionals, also known as Smart Visa, to attract foreign highly-skilled
talents.