Hong Kong’s banking sector gets Smart
HKMA develops new API Framework which
focuses on maximising consumer protection
and security while maintaining beneficial relationships with TSPs.
New Zealand launches trans-Pacific fibre optic deep-sea cable to enhance its international connectivity
The
Hawaiki cable complements growing domestic infrastructure and provides greater
resilience during disasters by. The additional physical data link to the rest
of the world takes a different route than other existing cables. For consumers
and businesses who are hungry for data it means faster, better internet.
US e-commerce company to establish APAC HQ in Melbourne boosting Victoria’s reputation as e-commerce leader
The
state of Victoria welcomes this investment by BVAccel, a company that will help
local companies tap into massive online markets. The company’s new Melbourne
office will be creating 50 new jobs, employing designers, developers and
marketing staff. It will also create opportunities for local businesses to take
their world class products to hundreds of millions of new online customers
around the world.
Thailand 4.0: The Smart Grid Project
Thailand
4.0 is an initiative to transform cities like Phuket, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen and
Bangkok into technology hubs. The Thai government aims to develop 100 smart
cities within two decades.
Singapore’s GeTS launches world’s first cross-border blockchain for trade linking ASEAN and China’s Digital Silk Road
Singapore’s
GeTS launches Open Trade Blockchain (OTB) which is aimed at linking ASEAN and
China’s Digital Silk Road. This new Global Trade Facilitation platform uses the latest technology and promises to meet the growing demands for efficient, secure and transparent trade.
Office of the Vocational Education Commission initiates program to support Thai students to become successful entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship
Incubator attended by 500 young entrepreneurs from OVEC incubators across
the country. Of the 300 business plans submitted, 100 made the final cut based on potential, business model,
product innovation and marketing plans. Entrepreneurs now have opportunity to present final plans to committee made up of
experts, academics, entrepreneurs, and bankers.
National University of Singapore and Grab partner to set up AI lab
The new Grab-NUS AI Lab will incubate and foster students’ innovation and problem-solving skills through various AI projects and data research by leveraging on data provided by Grab.
Measures taken by Thailand to amp up its cybersecurity
Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society
Ministry plans to set up Cybersecurity Agency to serve Thailand’s digital
economy. Cybersecurity a key issue to government as Thailand
works towards achieving its Smart Nation vision.
Malaysian Investment Development Authority signs MoU to digitalise Malaysia’s Food & Beverage industry
Digitalisation will aid manufacturers in
meeting the global benchmark for productivity and consistency. MIDA encourages
more companies to invest in technology, upskilling of talents and R&D
activities to create new growth opportunities and maintain their
competitiveness.
India targets 175 GW renewable energy by 2022
The Government of India has set a target to install 175 GW of renewable energy
capacity by the year 2022. This includes 100 GW from solar power, 60 GW from
wind power, 10 GW from bio-power and 5 GW from small hydro-power.
Minister Gan Kim Yong announces development of Singapore’s first Robotics Middleware Framework at National Health IT Summit
Integrated Health Information Systems (IHiS) unveils Singapore’s first ever RMF and new national technology initiatives. The move aims to enable greater collaboration with private sector and boost innovation and scaling to enhance population health and patient care.
ASTRI and Cyberport partner to unleash tech potential of Hong Kong’s start-ups
Applied
Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI)
remains committed to its mission of enhancing Hong Kong’s global
competitiveness with the power of technology, working as an important
facilitator of Hong Kong’s I&T development. The partnership with Cyberport
aims to provide a platform for innovation catalysts to connect with innovation
drivers.
Western Australia positions itself as a home for the new Australian Space Agency
WA has already been involved in
the space industry for nearly 60 years.
It has been included in major projects such as the European Space
Agency’s ground station at New Norcia, a range of commercial space communications
stations, the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre, and the International Centre for
Radio Astronomy Research. Currently, 74 international and Australian companies
that are operating in space and space-related services have a presence in WA.
Smart farming: How Thailand’s advancing technology is transforming its agriculture industry
As
the world’s food needs grow, the agriculture industry needs transformation to
match the demand. Thailand, one of the world’s biggest agricultural exporters, is
under the global spotlight. Experts, economists and businesses are watching to
see how Thailand transforms its agricultural landscape to meet this need.
Singapore’s National Parks Board to step up use of technology for greenery management
NParks unveiled a digitalisation master-plan that will leverage new technologies to improve the quality of care provided to Singapore’s
greenery. The master-plan includes tech like GPS trackers, sensors, cameras, 3D models, a Smart irrigation system, and more. NParks’ master-plan will
consolidate its technology and research in database that will information on park planning and facilities data, tree information, biodiversity data, vegetation maps and satellite maps.
New Zealand Government launches initiative to benefit electric car drivers
EVRoam a live database collated by the NZ Transport Agency from
real-time data will be fed directly from all safe and monitored public charge
points. This initiative aims to give people practical tools to
confidently drive an electric car all over the country and be assured access to power to manage the distance.Drivers are informed the about active charging stations nearby.
Leave No Thai Behind: Promoting equality of digital access in Thailand
Thailand,
having had a large digital divide in the past, is now looking to promote
equality when it comes to digital access. The Thai government has partnered up
with Google in a bid to reduce the digital divide that exists in Thailand.
Karnataka Pre-University Board goes digital with DigiLocker under the Digital India initiative
In order to reduce
the need for physical documents, students who have cleared the second Pre-University
(PU) examination will be able to digitally access their report cards using
their Unique Identification numbers through a DigiLocker.
Hong Kong’s PolyU and Shenzhen University jointly establish The Greater Bay Area International Institute for Innovation
PolyU
and SZU partner to establish GBA Innovation Hub to foster new and
ground-breaking technologies and innovations to help contribute to Hong Kong’s
mission of developing the Greater Bay Area. Leveraging the resources of both
universities, and in collaboration with renowned institutions and enterprises
worldwide, the Institute will provide a solid platform for nurturing innovative
technology talents.
Hong Kong’s ASTRI partners with HKSTP and Molecular Hub to organise Blockchain Accelerator Programme for start-ups
The programme, the first-of-its-kind in
Hong Kong, will focus on Blockchain technology development and Smart City
solutions. It will offer start-ups guidance on how to commercialise their ideas and provide vital support on what they need to do so.
Government of India to give preference to cybersecurity products manufactured by domestic companies
Cybersecurity products
in which intellectual property rights are owned by firms or start-ups organised
in India will get preference in all public procurement. The aim is to increase
income and employment in the country.
Digital Government Development Agency collaboration to allow Thai students to monitor their loans and make payments through smart kiosks
The
smart kiosks will provide students with greater ease in monitoring their
loans and more convenience in making payments. Students can check loan status by entering their IDs into the smart kiosks. Payments can be made by generating QR codes, scanning with KTB Netbank and paying online.
Australia’s Defence Science and Technology develops test to assess the capacity of the protective equipment of soldiers against chemical threats
The Vapour System
has the capability to assess the protective capacity of equipment against chemical
threats. As equipment is often purchased in different cycles, understanding how
each piece of equipment integrates into the current system is crucial. This
systems enables the DST scientists to assess how an individual protective
equipment works together within the existing parts as a whole.
ASTRI and Cyberport partner to unleash tech potential of Hong Kong's start-ups
Applied
Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI)
remains committed to its mission of enhancing Hong Kong’s global
competitiveness with the power of technology, working as an important
facilitator of Hong Kong’s I&T development. The partnership with Cyberport
aims to provide a platform for innovation catalysts to connect with innovation
drivers.
Universitas Gadjah Mada develops virtual reality game to educate Indonesian children about disaster mitigation
Universitas
Gadjah Mada students develop disaster mitigation solutionto enhance community preparedness
for disasters. The interactive educational game allows players to virtually
experience situations during a disaster and ways to cope with each scenario.
Soft Power 30 Global Report names Singapore the world’s best performer for enterprise for the third consecutive year
Singapore places 21st among 30 countries in terms of soft power in the annual ranking report. It continues to top Enterprise sub-index and is widely considered Asian financial hub of choice due business conditions, laws and innovation-fostering environment.
NTU Singapore partners the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission to develop innovative e-waste recycling technologies
With e-waste rapidly becoming the world’s fastest-growing trash stream, efficient solutions in recycling and recovery are critical. The collaboration’s four research thrusts will explore less energy-intensive and less toxic methods than currently exist. The pair will also collaborate with Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) to set up the Singapore CEA Alliance for Research in Circular Economy (SCARCE).
Indonesia to build telecommunications towers to provide access to Seruyan
Ministry
of Communications and Informatics aims to better access of mobile networks in
Seruyan and simultaneously accelerate development in the region. The limited
access to telecommunications networks have restricted people from commercially benefiting
from the abundant natural resources.
Hong Kong’s Productivity Council releases inaugural AlipayHK Smart Payment Popularity Index
AlipayHK Smart Payment Popularity Index evaluates
the popularity of smart payments in Hong Kong from the perspectives of both
retailers and consumers. While credit cards remain the most popular, other
smart payment methods are gaining market share.
EXCLUSIVE – Expert shares insights on the changing cybersecurity landscape in Asia Pacific region
Interconnection has never been so easy and convenient as it is now and is
only posed to get easier. New technology, digital systems and adoption of IoT
has had a huge impact in lives, relationships, work and business across the
globe. While this has opened up new horizons and avenues for growth and
development, it also creates serious cybersecurity threats and risks for businesses and individuals.
