Will we witness an evolution or revolution in banking? – Remarks by Deputy MD of MAS
While initiatives around digitisation of services are not
groundbreaking in themselves, new digital services or business models using technologies
such as AI and blockhain can fundamentally change how we borrow, save, pay,
invest or insure.
Smart electricity technology developed at ANU successfully trialled in Tasmania
The NAC technology could help networks improve operations at
normal times, and reduce stress during times of peak demand. The NAC ensures
household energy data is kept private while helping negotiate the best price
for the power when it is fed into the electricity grid.
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong on “A Better Nation by Design”
“It is not just the hardware aspects of engineering and
architecture but the software as well. It goes beyond the application of
technology, economics and sociology. It needs a deep understanding of human
beings, their emotions and psychology – how individuals behave, how society
works.”
NTU to test Group Rapid Transit autonomous vehicles on Smart Campus by 2019
NTU has partnered SMRT Services and 2getthere to deploy fully automated Group Rapid Transit autonomous vehicles on its Smart Campus by 2019.
Hong Kong Polytechnic University bags 9 international invention awards
The breakthroughs not only expand the boundaries of knowledge but also enhance the well-being of society on different fronts as they cover a wide range of application areas.
How A*STAR is enhancing the research ecosystem in Singapore: Federated Identity Management System
The system allows staff, researchers, and students at A*STAR,
NUS, NTU, SUTD and SMU to access e-Resources offered by the NSCC and SingAREN,
without the need to change existing usernames or passwords of their home IHLs.
China’s Ministry of Education issues action plan on promoting AI in universities
The MOE action plan on AI emphasised that Chinese universities need to strengthening knowledge in basic AI theory, driving technology research and achieving innovation breakthroughs.
Central Public Works Department of India launches web-based tool for real-time monitoring of projects
The e-Measurement Book module on the Public Financial
Management System Portal will enable monitoring both the financial progress as
well as the physical progress for all projects/works undertaken by the CPWD.
