WHO adopts digital health resolution proposed by India
The 71st World Health Assembly has adopted a
resolution on Digital Health initiated by India, to recognise the potential of
digital technologies for the development of digital healthcare services and to advance
the Sustainable Development Goals.
Philippine university to offer Master’s Programs in Innovation through Media Arts Technology and Data Science
The Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines Department of Information Systems
and Computer Science (DISCS) is launching two new master’s degree programs:
Innovation through Media Arts Technology (IMAT) and Data Science as a response
to the advancing progression in the digital world.
New South Wales releases train occupancy data for transport apps to improve transport efficiency
Train Commuters in New South Wales now have access to more information when deciding where to board, but existing infrastructural issues remain unaddressed.
MHA sharpens its focus on using technology solutions to address security challenges
The
Ministry will implement more robotics, automation, and digital solutions to
enhance the capabilities of the Home Team.
IMDA pilots Digital Project Management Services to help SMEs go digital
To further build on the SMEs Go Digital programme, IMDA is looking to enhance its efforts to make going digital even simpler for SMEs. SMEs looking to engage the digital project managers can receive funding support of up to 70% of the qualifying costs.
Hong Kong to install IP cameras to combat illegal dumping
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department in Hong Kong will progressively extend the scheme on installation of IP cameras to combat illegal dumping starting from 6 June.
Elevate National Roadshow to increase the number of Filipino technopreneurs
Elevate National
Roadshow is a joint project between DICT and Impact Hub Manila to advance the
growth of the Philippines’ digital start-up pipeline.
China’s plans to upgrade its Beidou Navigation Satellite system
By 2020, the Beidou satellites will form a complete global satellite navigation system, with 35 satellites.
South Korea to invest 2.2 trillion won in bid to seize the lead in AI technology by 2022
Grappling with the
challenges of Industry 4.0, South Korea seeks to close the
gap by allocating 2.2 trillion won to developing AI.
Seoul and UNDP to share best innovation policies with developing Asian cities
Building upon the 2016 City I-Leaps Program, both parties signed a MoU reaffirming their commitment to improving global governance via innovative solutions to problems posed by urban development.
