Victoria pledges new funding to grow health startups through LaunchVic
Delivered by Victoria’s startup development agency LaunchVic, the funding will support accelerator and education programs focused on the health sector.
MCI to introduce Digital Readiness Blueprint to support Singapore’s smart nation vision
To support Singapore’s Smart Nation vision, MCI will grow the digital economy, strengthen Singaporeans’ digital readiness, and secure the cyberspace.
Australia’s Digital Transformation Agency to invest in digital identity and blockchain
DTA will invest A$92.4 million in the next phase of work to build Govpass, Australia’s digital identity system. Over
the next financial year, up to 8 high-volume government services will be piloted using a digital identity, giving more than 500,000 people the opportunity to test the system.
ASEAN Ministers jointly declare framework to combat fake news
The
ASEAN Ministers endorsed the Framework and Joint Declaration to Minimise the
Harmful Effect of Fake News which would provide a common frame of reference for
ASEAN member states to strengthen cooperation, share ideas, and propose viable solutions
to address the proliferation of fake news and its negative impact, for the
benefit of the people of ASEAN.
EXCLUSIVE – Transforming health systems through Data, Digital technology and Design – Part 2
Ms Tamsin Greulich-Smith, Chief of the Smart Health Leadership Centre, NUS-ISS, talks about how the Centre is applying the human-centric approach in an integrated care pilot project
Thai Stock Exchange launches blockchain crowdfunding platform to fund startups
The
Stock Exchange of Thailand launched LiVE, a blockchain-based crowdfunding
platform which aims to improve access to capital fund for startups.
India’s Smart Cities Mission gains momentum and provides a holistic approach to urbanisation
With 9 cities completed and 91 more in
development, Narendra Modi’s urbanisation project is set to expand its scope to
create cites of the future.
Hong Kong’s PolyU launches University Research Facility in Big Data Analytics
University hopes to bring together not only colleagues from different disciplines, but also external partners in different sectors, to do some joint research.
China launches new environmental monitoring satellite
The
new satellite enables comprehensive observation of the atmosphere and land using
new spectral imaging technology.
AI Singapore forges partnership to push Singapore’s AI Agenda
AI Singapore and Temasek Polytechnic each signed a MoU to further efforts to push Singapore’s AI agenda.
Singapore International Chamber of Commerce launches world’s first blockchain-based e-Certificate of Origin
The SICC platform aims to vastly improve transparency, security and efficiency in authenticating trade documents.
MAS and key government agencies collaborate to strengthen the AI ecosystem in Singapore’s financial sector
MAS is collaborating with the EDB, IMDA and IBF to accelerate the adoption of AI in Singapore’s financial sector through: (1) developing AI products, (2) matching users and solution providers, and (3) strengthening AI capabilities.
India’s NITI Aayog forges partnership to grow AI ecosystem in India
The partnership will focus on training in AI and machine learning, hackathons, mentoring startups, and providing research grants.
Hong Kong announces new immigration pilot program for tech professionals
To qualify for a quota, applicant companies must demonstrate to the commission that the talent sought is in short supply or not readily available in Hong Kong.
Australian Budget to invest over A$36 billion in defence technology and industry
Australian Budget 2018-19 will support defence industry, upgrade ICT infrastructure, and invest in technology to boost security
Australian Budget announces increased focus on smart economy and medical sector
The
2018 budget promises new funding for Australian Technology and Science Growth
Plan and the Medical Research Future Fund.
Australia to establish a national space agency and develop satellite infrastructure
The Australian Space Agency will commence its operation on 1 July 2018 to support the growth of Australia’s space industry.
Indian MOF Conference sets objectives for new future-ready infrastructure
Experts
and delegates mooted the demands and challenges India’s future infrastructure
will be required to face in coming years.
EXCLUSIVE – Transforming health systems through Data, Digital technology and Design – Part 1
It is important not to lose sight of the humans who the technology is meant for, the patients, the doctors and nurses or caregivers in the community.
eHealth NSW uses electronic medical record to improve digital diabetes management
The Glucose Management View in the electronic medical record provides clinicians with a consolidated view of a patient’s diabetes management, supporting safe and consistent ongoing treatment and monitoring throughout the patient’s hospital stay.
China launches national association to speed up integration of AI with healthcare
The newly launched Chinese Intelligent Medicine Association will provide a platform for research, exchange and cooperation in intelligent medicine.
Australia’s defence programs drive growth in defence industry and innovation
The Defence Innovation Hub, Next Generation Technologies Fund and Centre for Defence Industry Capability have together received over 1,100 proposals and resulted in the signing of over A$80 million-worth of defence innovation contracts.
UNSW Sydney launches City Analytics Lab and a Master program for city planning
Drawing insights from big data, the City Analytics Lab will help shape more liveable and sustainable urban environments.
Smart Dubai announces winners of the 2nd Smart Dubai Blockchain Challenge
With the objective of finding the most promising blockchain solutions from the private sector to assist the implementation of the Dubai Blockchain Strategy, the Blockchain Challenge attracted 200 applications from companies in 85 cities across 44 countries.
HKU creates new solution to keep GPS navigation on the right track
HKU develops award-winning low-cost
solution to help GPS systems navigate multilevel roads accurately
EXCLUSIVE – How the National Library of Australia is preparing for the digital age
OpenGov caught up with David Wong, Assistant Director-General of Information Technology and CIO at the National Library of Australia, to learn about the final stages of the program to replace the digital library infrastructure, and how the Library is building on the foundations laid by the program.
ADB, IMF, and BSP examine how new technologies can improve financial inclusion in Asia
While the region has made important progress in expanding and deepening its financial systems, it must also make further progress to improve financial inclusion using new financial technologies.
ADB Chairman calls for greater innovation and quicker policy making in facing the 4th Industrial Revolution
Chairman Carlos Dominguez III underlines the need for swift policy response and innovation by institutions to contend with disruptive technologies.
UNSW collaborating with French organisations for solar energy and remote sensing research
Agreements were signed with the
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France’s largest government
research organisation and the Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales, the French
Space Agency. In addition, Silicon Quantum Computing Pty Ltd entered into a
collaboration with Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique et aux Energies
Alternatives.
Singtel and Razer to create one of the largest connected e-payment networks in south-east Asia
Mobile wallet users of Singtel and its regional associates
will be able to access Razer’s e-payment merchant network of over a million
payment points, the zGold virtual credit system, and Razer’s full suite of
gamer-related digital services.