National Supercomputing Centre Singapore announces the 2018 APAC HPC-AI Competition
Since high-performance computer (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) applications share the same underlying technologies and infrastructures, new developments in HPC are immediately being adopted for AI, and vice versa.
Chinese Academy of Sciences launches cloud platform for researchers
Applications on the cloud platform are divided into five categories:
data resources, cloud computing with AI and supercomputers, research software
support, research community networks and outreach to foreign scientists and
platforms. It draws
data from the academy’s research institutes and major scientific installations,
as well as many of China’s top universities and private innovation centers.
Australian Government commits funding for Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre
The Digital Health CRC is seeking to improve health outcomes
for Australians through the use of digital technologies which can improve
access to the right health care, lower costs and increase understanding and
awareness.
EXCLUSIVE – Flash-forward to the future of research: Bringing together supercomputing, virtualisation, automation and deep learning
Dr. Tan shares his vision of the not-too-distant future, with supercomputers built in housing developments and a seamless bench-to-bedside flow dynamically creating precise personalised medical treatments.
Australia implements AML/CTF laws for cryptocurrency providers
The new laws will strengthen AUSTRAC’s compliance and
intelligence capabilities to help digital currency exchange providers implement
systems and controls that can minimise the risk of criminals using them for
money laundering, terrorism financing and cybercrime.
Synthetic macromolecules proven to kill multidrug-resistant cancer cells
Macromolecules
are large molecules or polymeric assemblies exhibiting unique properties to
attack diseases by mechanisms different from traditional therapies. Macromolecular
therapeutics has numerous potential applications including consumer product
additives, treating systemic viral and bacterial infections, addressing
agricultural disease, and cancer treatment.
Minister Ong Ye Kung highlights opportunities for collaboration between Singapore and India in Fintech
Minister
Ong Ye Kung provided an overview of important developments in India’s financial
landscape, Singapore’s initiatives in the Fintech area andoutlined
potential areas of cooperation between the two countries’ financial sectors. He
noted that the development of Fintech has opened up new frontiers for
cooperation.
Indian Government forms taskforce to accelerate roll-out of drone technology
A roadmap with implementable recommendations for the Central
Government, State Governments, Industry and Research Institutions including
outcomes, timelines, implementation & review mechanism and measurable
metrics will be prepared by the taskforce. The role of the industry will
also be clearly delineated.
Enhancing customer journeys and improving fraud detection through machine learning
Machine learning applications enable to the
Bank to predict customer needs and determine in real time which offers to give
each customer. For example, staff can deliver real-time, localised, and
personalised interactions to each customer at the right time, with the right
content, and using the right channel.
China issues nationwide guidelines for road-testing of autonomous vehicles
In December 2017, Beijing issued the first guidelines for
road tests of autonomous vehicles. On March 1, the authorities in Shanghai
issued the country’s first road test licenses to two smart-car makers.
Australia publishes working paper on the impacts of 5G on productivity and economic growth
5G is likely to contribute to Australia’s productivity growth – it could add up to A$2,000 in GDP per capita at the end of the first decade.
ASEAN and China launch Year of Innovation
In his speech, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for
Trade and Industry and National Development, Dr Koh Poh Koon, outlined several areas
in which ASEAN can cooperate with China, such as e-commerce and smart cities.
AI Singapore Chief Scientist Professor Chen Tsuhan appointed to lead research at NUS
The National University of Singapore appointed Chief Scientist at AI Singapore Professor Chen Tsuhan as Deputy President (Research and Technology) and Distinguished Professor.
University of Melbourne launching autonomous mini shuttle bus
Having its own autonomous vehicle is expected to give students and academics at the University of Melbourne the opportunity to focus
their research projects on real-life transport solutions to improve safety,
sustainability and reduce congestion.
UAE Government launches Blockchain Strategy 2021
The strategy is expected to contribute to saving AED11
billion (USD 3 billion) spent annually on document transactions and documents, 77 million hours
of work, reduce government documents by 389 million, and save 1.6 billion
kilometres spent driving.
Saving lives with big data analytics that predict patient outcomes
Cerner’s Enterprise Data Hub allows data to be brought together from an almost unlimited number of sources, and that data can be used to build a far more complete picture of any patient, condition or trend.
New Zealand announces comprehensive refresh of cybersecurity approach
The 2015 Cyber
Security Strategy and Action Plan is going to be refreshed in close
collaboration with the private sector and citizens. The refresh will be led by
the National Cyber Policy Office (NCPO) within the Department of Prime Minister
and Cabinet (DPMC) and involve a wide range of government agencies.
MDEC launches programme to provide structured approach to digital transformation for Malaysian companies
Participants of the DTAP will work closely with MDEC’s
Digital Transformation Labs partners who are global experts, and will provide
consultancy and expertise in development and execution of digital
transformation pilots.
New global platform to provide one-stop access to curated reliable data on sustainability issues
The platform allows users to overlay the hundreds of data
sets available, on issues such as climate change, poverty, state instability,
urban infrastructure etc. and explore their interconnectedness, so that
they more effectively understand the causes and find solutions.
Innovative digital solutions from college students recognised at Philippine Startup Challenge finals
The Philippine Startup Challenge is a national startup
competition which aims to encourage the youth to create innovative solutions to
real life problems. This year’s winners included an anti-shortchanging app, a
portable RFID-based attendance management system and an online investment
pooling platform for MSMEs.
Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department launches public consultation on unmanned aircraft regulations
New and specific legislation will be needed to keep up with the current situation as well as the future development of UAS operations.
Harnessing data for improved customer service and smart urban planning
The EDH was used to combine network topology (GIS) data with terabytes of DSL performance (time series) and electrical line test data to grade the quality of every line in the network. This helped indicate if slow speed was a network issue or a customer issue. Using this network analysis, the probability of a successful outcome of an engineer dispatch could be predicted, reducing wasted in-person engineer visits.
EXCLUSIVE – Learning to learn – Preparing for the fourth industrial revolution
“It’s different
in the speed, different in the breadth and depth, and it’s not really about
industry only. It’s much broader.”- Prof Ian Goldin on how the fourth industrial
revolution is different from the previous three.
Australian Defence launches space surveillance programme
Australia launched new defence project to improve navy vessels’ safety, speed, and fuel consumption through better use of unmanned aerial platforms.
ADB study: government action needed to ensure Asia’s workforce benefit from new technologies
To ensure that everyone can benefit from new technologies, policymakers will need to pursue education reforms that promote lifelong learning, maintain labour market flexibility, strengthen social protection systems, and reduce income inequality,
Victoria develops 9 regional partnerships to boost digital connectivity
Nine regional partnerships will share A$1 million from Victorian Government to develop plans to identify digital infrastructure needs and local opportunities.
United Nations establishes visual analytics standard
Accurate data is the lifeblood of good policy and decision-making, the use of visual analytics will enable timely access to easily understand
information.
Singapore’s consumer watchdog announces studies on data portability and online travel booking
In collaboration with the Personal Data Protection
Commission, CCCS will study consumer protection, competition and personal data
protection implications of introducing a data portability requirement
in Singapore.
SGInnovate invests in MedTech startup using AI and robotics for more precise surgical procedures
MedTech and AI are two
of the three focus technology areas for SGInnovate during 2018, as part of its
‘Deep Tech Nexus’ Strategy. NDR is the first early-stage MedTech startup
to receive SGInnovate’s direct investment.
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia launches new guidelines for My Health Record system
The new guidelines will increase the number of pharmacists using My Health Record and improve the health of Australians through better pharmacist care.