Thailand conglomerate announces automated shop in 2019
The company plans to deploy autonomous warehouse robots to replace manpower and substantially cut overhead costs. The robots will enable the company to maximise existing space by 500%.
Filipino start-up customises HR system to company’s needs
The start-up sells, rents and does the system. The system is sold to big companies for them to use. MSMES that cannot afford to buy, pay rent for the system on a monthly basis. For companies that are really small, the start-up does the payroll for them.
Malaysia and China trade tops RM385 billion according to Matrade, particularly technology
China agrees to more balanced trade while expanding overall trade volume and exploring new cooperation in e-commerce, traditional industries and technological innovation. Malaysia expresses hope that more Chinese companies will invest in Malaysia in fields such as the digital economy, agriculture, auto-making and high technology.
Mobile app to block mobile network hackers
Train stations, coffee shops, malls and government offices are the typical places where Wi-Fi hackers mostly catch their victims. People should not be worried anymore since the app will now protect their mobile phones against these threats.
Philippine Congress urged to pass Philippine Innovation Bill
The government should provide the people with the right perspective and skills to be competitive. The bill is set to establish the National Innovation Council, which will be in charge of setting priority areas for innovation and developing the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document.
ASTRI demonstrates its latest technologies at PT EXPO China 2018 in Beijing
At the expo, the institute will showcase a variety of technologies it has developed in collaboration with various other tech institutes and companies, both for governmental, corporate and commercial use.
Indian Government to establish data analytics centre for better governance
The Centre of Excellence for Data Analytics that will help the government offer better services to its citizens by analysing the data generated during the governance process. The centre is jointly developed by National Informatics Centre and National Informatics Centre Services Incorporated.
Malaysia and Singapore agree to share tech on waste management
Malaysia and Singapore vowed to partner on better waste management at the Malaysia-Singapore Joint Committee on the Environment (MSJCE) held in Malaysia. At the meeting, both countries also agreed to enhance collaboration through further cooperation in new areas such as climate change, circular economy, industrial pollution and radiation safety.
Signing up for the future
The collaborations will equip researchers and working professionals with the necessary skills and experience to build, deploy and apply AI solutions.
Philippines collaborates with Russia on cybersecurity
Both parties agreed to cooperate on mutual response to cybersecurity incidents and information-exchange on cybersecurity threats, policies and technologies. The Philippines is also seeking to sign MoUs with other countries, similar to Russia’s, to further strengthen its cybersecurity posture.
Government to set up air pollution mitigation technology in Delhi
The WAYU prototype device has been indigenously developed and has the capacity to purify air for an area of about 500 square metres around it. The device consumes only about half a unit of electricity for 10 hours of run-time. The unit has a monthly maintenance cost of only IN ₹ 1500 (approximately US $20.7).
Upgrading for the future
OpenGov Asia had a chance to chat with Mr Balasubramanian, a seasoned industry professional, who is undertaking a master’s degree in Security by Design. Mr Balasubramanian was awarded the National Cybersecurity Postgraduate Scholarship at the National Infocomm Media Award Ceremony 2018.
Humanities in the era of digital revolution
The conference will explore the uses of digital technologies in humanities research and how that is enhancing the ability to make connections between disciplines, sectors, countries and people. Keynotes will also be done on topics such as AI, social media, and social inclusion.
Thai Banker’s Association and BoT raise transfer cap
Money transfer via digital platform has surged after banks waived fees for cross-zone and interbank money transfers, top-ups and bill payments on the digital channel from late March. Digital payments are expected to gradually transform the country into a cashless society. Cash payment account for 72% of the country’s total retail payment volume.
Indonesia’s ITB collaborates for smart city initiative
The capital city of Papua, Jayapura City, is in need of technological development. The team from ITB will not only focus on technology but also on the environmental and the social aspects in developing the smart city strategy.
Fair to help Malaysian youth meet the country’s digital needs
The fair aims to address Malaysia’s need to equip its young with the skill set and mindset that will help them excel in jobs in the digital world.
Real Life Drama
OpenGov Asia had a chat with Chua Min Min, a recipient of the newly rebranded Singapore Digital (SG:D) Scholarship. We talk about how a Korean drama serial helped her to discover her passion.
Cryptocurrency giant chooses Hong Kong for IPO
As the price of bitcoin falls across the globe, the world’s largest designer of products used for mining cryptocurrencies hopes that Hong Kong’s stock exchange will help generate more capital.
Digital tech to expand Philippine microfinance sector
The direction is to achieve a much-needed change in the core banking system. This will be a foundational enabler, aligned with regulations and business opportunities. There are billions worth of remittance and bills transactions happening all over the country and no one wants to be left behind.
Fibre-optic networks to speed up with photonic chips
This will increase processing speed by microseconds, thereby reducing latency or what the gaming community refers to as ‘lag’. It has huge potential benefit in a range of local and access systems such as metropolitan 5G networks, financial trading, cloud computing and the Internet of Things.
Blockchain to empower Thailand’s FSI
The developers of the programme hope that it will remove some of the friction inherent to cross-border transactions. The Thai bank believes the programme will help deliver new and innovative solutions to its customers.
World’s largest social media platform helping Malaysia SMEs to go global
The social media will work an e-commerce platform under the MATRADE to provide SMEs in the country with training and resources to grow their businesses internationally, to address the digital skills gap amongst SMEs in Malaysia.
Replicate the life of a child with hearing loss through virtual reality
The VR team worked with audiology specialists to accurately recreate how hearing loss sounds. The principal listening and spoken word specialist at the Shepherd Centre said that the technology was so powerful that it could lead to better clinical outcomes.
New partnership to develop new tech solutions for sludge treatment
The new tech also features the application of non-toxic and environment-friendly nanotechnology chemicals that will separate the emulsions into oil and water; optimising recovery of hydrocarbons while also cleaning discharged effluents to meet environmental quality standards.
Artificial Intelligence in India
The public and private sector in the country have become more aware of the potential of AI. AI is expected to add US $957 billion to the Indian economy by 2035, and there has been a 179% increase in the number of searches for artificial intelligence-related jobs in India.
Philippines gives importance to IP valuation
It is important for intellectual property to be correctly valued in order to value a business correctly. The value of an IP asset derives, in essence, from its ability to exclude competitors from a particular market.
Hong Kong users of e-payment app may get to pay for purchases on the mainland
The e-wallet, which was previously only available locally in the city and was not accepted as a form of payment by mainland merchants, may now become interoperable.
Are you in a state of urban wellbeing?
NewCities, a global non-profit, is calling for applications for the 2019 Wellbeing City Award. Find out how to apply and share your innovative ideas with the world!
Micro-credentials to address New Zealand’s cybersecurity skills shortage
The worldwide success of micro-credentials is due to the partnerships between tertiary institutions and industry. New Zealand has the educational and research expertise and the organisations have the technical knowledge to guarantee that what is offered is exactly what employers are looking for.
Piping Hot Talent
The scholarships recognise the growing infocomm media industry as well as the need to nurture a pipeline of future infocomm media leaders.
