Indonesia furthers e-commerce and innovation
Indonesia is the largest e-commerce marketplace in Southeast Asia. The rapid growth in e-commerce in the marketplace can be attributed to the rise in number of smartphone users. Innovation from research is a key for the country to become a winner.
Indian Railways to implement new IT initiatives
Initiatives include GPS tracking systems, handheld devices for train ticket examiners, phone ticket booking system and railway e-procurement portal.
PolyU and the China Academy of Space Technology to jointly develop a Mars camera
The device for spacecraft in a ground-breaking mission to Mars will need to cope with temperatures ranging from -70 degrees Celsius to 90 degrees Celsius.
HKUST receives HK$100 million donation from foundation
The fund will support HKUST in fostering research talent development by attracting overseas talents and encouraging local students to develop a research career through the granting of scholarships. In addition, the University will now be able to purchase a state-of-the-art cryo-electron microscope (cryo-EM).
MedTech Incubator Hatches in Singapore
The Technology Centre in Tuas adopts an open innovation model and spearheads innovative technologies to bring healthcare devices to the next level.
A time for ASEAN in Industry 4.0
At the 27th World Economic Forum on ASEAN in Hanoi, Vietnam, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee gave a speech on why he thinks the region will buoy.
STEM Jobs can narrow gender gap
Singapore’s first female President is positive about a narrower gender gap despite reports that automation is more likely to negatively impact women.
Online courses for Philippine local government treasurers to leverage cloud
Cloud service would further boost investor confidence in the economy as it helps reduce costs for businesses in terms of investing in computer hardware and software. Course and class participants may remotely access the online course offerings through their own computers, tablets, or smartphones.
AI to identify types of help-seekers based on vocal quality
More than A$ 1.1 million has been set aside for a 5-year study that will analyse the organisation’s crisis support services and the impact they make for those who use them. This research will enable crisis supports to better meet the needs of community by using advanced technology.
