Philippines initiates ASEAN disaster risk management database to combat climate change
The region-wide database on disaster risk management would allow sharing of information on mitigating the effects of climate change and guarantees timely assistance during calamities.
Malaysia supports micro-entrepreneurs to boost the country’s e-commerce
eUsahawan is a national initiative aimed at inspiring and providing Malaysian youths and micro entrepreneurs with knowledge on digital entrepreneurship.
Indonesian university hospital launches app for an optimised patient services
Benefits of the application include convenience as well as an increased competitiveness for the UGM Academic Hospital in the era of digital transformation.
IMF Deputy MD on challenges and opportunities in digitisation of money and finance
According to Mr Zhang, to maximise the full potential of new financial technologies, policymakers must strike a “sensible balance” which involves creating a supportive space for innovation, while maintaining a robust regulatory framework.
HKUST establishes laboratory to support research on environmental health technologies
HKUST recently opened the HKUST-CIL Joint Laboratory of Innovative Environmental Health Technologies to nurture cutting-edge research in environmental health technologies.
Australia’s National Transport Commission launches public consultation for automated vehicles
The NTC launched a public consultation on Australia’s approach to a safety assurance system for automated vehicles.
Australia’s disease forecasting system wins National Innovation Awards
The system comprises detection tool EpiDefend and forecasting tool EpiFX that use health and environmental data to produce a near real-time assessment of the likely presence of disease and how it might continue to spread.