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.
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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.
Digitalising PERA to leapfrog its growth in the Philippines
The interest for PERA has been low since it was rolled out in December 2016. Creating a digital space for the savings scheme will popularise the investment tool among the public and possibly attract more investments. It can ride on the National Retail Payment System to reduce transaction costs.
