Singapore Management University and Pestech sign MoU to apply Artificial Intelligence to Pest Management
The two-year collaboration will explore usage of AI
to fight the rodent menace. The strategy will see artificial intelligence applied to data collected through rodent sensors to determine rodent species, clusters and
the unique behaviours leading to more efficient solutions.
Singapore Government launches mapping tech for smart living
An industry centre to promote geospatial
innovation and competencies, GeoWorks, was launched on 16 July 2018 by Senior
Minister of State for Law and Health. Geospatial information and technology has potential to accelerate growth of industry and
increase economic and social value for Singapore. GeoWorks aims to use geospatial
solutions to promote business and create opportunities in Singapore.
Singapore’s Computer Society launches new programme to help non-IT professionals boost digital skills
The Digital Proficiency Programme, (DigiPro), is targeted at busy professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs). Digital The program targeted aims to help professionals, who have little to no IT background, gain digital proficiency skills. It consists of short modular courses in, cyber security, business data and insights, content creation, as well as personal branding to begin with.
SGInnovate announces investment in medical blockchain startup MediLOT Technologies
SGInnovate’s investment
in medical blockchain start-up, MediLOT Technologies aims to bring the latest
and most innovative developments to patients and healthcare providers. MediLOT
is honoured to be the first Blockchain and Healthcare Analytics company in
Singapore that SGInnovate has invested in.
Malaysian Investment Development Authority inks MoU for collaboration on KLIA Aeropolis and Subang Aerotech Park initiatives
The
Memorandum of Understanding will explore potential areas of collaboration that
will facilitate foreign direct investments into Malaysia through the promotion
and implementation of investments that would achieve value to the national
economy.
Hong Kong Fashion Week Unveils the Next Wave in Technology
The advanced developments aim to solve key online issue in the sector: fitting.
The process eliminates expensive equipment and increases shopper convenience.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to implement digital finance ecosystem to address Filipino issues on financial inclusion
The National Retail Payment System (NRSP), Bangko
Sentral ng Pilipinas’ flagship program for digital finance will support the diverse needs of Filipinos in a manner that is secure, sustainable, convenient, and affordable. BSP
has also issued regulations to democratise access to a basic deposit account.