Digitalisation to transform the energy supply chain
Minister Chan Chun Sing speaks at the 2nd Singapore-International Energy Agency Forum. In his speech, he emphasises the role of digitalisation in building new architectures of interconnected energy systems.
Malaysian blockchain strategies in academia
Local tertiary institutions are taking note of the rise of blockchain technology and are responding to its possibilities. Industry players urge schools and universities to prepare students with the necessary skills and information to conceptualise business use cases and produce technically-inclined graduates to build these systems.
New Zealand to become launch pad of small satellites
New Zealand has relatively light aerospace regulation compared to other parts of the world and has no air or shipping traffic. As more and more launch pads are being planned around the world in years to come, New Zealand will remain as the company’s highest-volume location for launches.
The Budget 2019 expectations on tech for new Malaysia
An Expert argues that perhaps a more effective way would be to introduce a form of digital tax on overseas suppliers of digital services where such foreign companies are required to register for service tax and charge service tax on such services.
Philippine firms need greater focus on cybersecurity
The Cisco 2018 Asia Pacific Security Capabilities Benchmark Study showed that companies in the region receive six threats every minute but only 50% of these are being investigated. 42% of the Philippine respondents have received 5,000 alerts per day.
HK Science and Technology Park dolls out HK$7 billion worth of measures to tech tenants
The companies will be granted three-month rent exemptions with the expectation that the savings will be diverted into research and development.
B2B marketplace ventures into Fintech through e-wallet
For repeated orders done on a monthly basis, Ralali Wallet provides a platform wherein cashback for the next order can be saved and can bring more profit for them. Users are also allowed to use their balance to buy any kind of product, including digital goods.
Singapore’s blockchain-powered renewable energy certificate trading
Launched by SP Group, the blockchain-powered renewable energy certificates enables local and international organisations to meet their sustainability targets. DBS Banks is among the first buyers of the certificate.
Indian Ministry of Defence holds conference on cybersecurity
The conference focused on the current trends, need and future requirements of innovation in the field of cybersecurity for a secured cyberspace. It discussed the challenges for the country’s cyberspace and their possible solutions.
VR helps Antarctica expeditioners cope with isolation
It is there to bring them back to reality, to give them a sense of being in a virtual space that is different from the isolation of the whiteness and silence of Antarctica. The program would help inform researchers at Dartmouth College who could use it for a long-term mission to Mars.
AI plays cupid for job seekers
It’s all about chemistry when it comes to choosing the right partner and job. The hiring app helps job seekers connect with the right recruiting managers.
Dubai Declaration launched for better data financing
Good data and statistics for sustainable development need good financing. The launch of the Dubai Declaration aims to achieve just that.
Indonesian and Korean start-ups showcased in a joint event
The Indonesia-Korea Tech-Startup Demo Day was part of the Global Mentoring Program, which aims to explore the potential and development of South Korean start-ups to enter the Indonesian market. Other events were mentoring sessions and participation in the business-matching and demo day.
Role for insurance in cybersecurity within ASEAN
In light of global trade wars and regional circumstances, Minister for Finance Mr Heng Swee Keat reinforced the need for resilience at the 15th Singapore International Reinsurance Conference. Insurance has a great role to play in bolstering against preventable attacks or unexpected disasters, boosting the rate of recovery.
India, Japan to cooperate on security technology
The leaders have agreed to conduct joint research on AI, IoT and other advanced technologies. With Japan’s software and India’s hardware, the two nations hope to innovate and promote global innovation through the exchange of IT talent and technologies.
VR to prepare South Australians for bushfire
The virtual reality scenario replicates typical conditions experienced in a major fire, including strong, changeable winds fanning the flames. The scenario is realistic but safe and underlines the importance of being prepared in the event of a major fire.
245 Data breaches reported in Australia between July and Sept 2018
The Office of Australian Information Commissioner has published the third instalment of the Notifiable Data Breaches Quarterly Statistics Report. This quarter saw an increase in the number of breaches.
Bill on Consolidated Poverty Data Collection approved on second reading
It is the generation of data at the local level, serving as basis in targeting poor households in the planning, budgeting and implementation of government programs geared towards poverty alleviation. It merges data collection of all national agencies, geotagging, and the Community Based Monitoring.
3D mapping to enable smarter land use
Data will be used for better management of natural hazards. It is essential for better flood risk mapping. It will also provide better understanding of the impacts of climate change such as landslides and erosion, as well as an improved environmental management.
AI to boost business for indoor growers and farmers
The data from the farms can be taken, processed and then be returned as useful information that would describe what is happening with their crop and farm production. The technologies suite is an “open platform”, allowing it to integrate with other operating systems.
Australia’s digital transformation progress
At the Senate Estimates Randall Brugeaud gives a run-down of how far along the Digital Transformation Agency’s are for its 2018-2019 strategic priorities.
Cloud-dependent laptop wins entrepreneurial program
Sydney Genesis program develops the next generation of entrepreneurs who are solving real-world problems with their business innovations. Aside from seed funding, the winners will be fast-tracked to the INCUBATE program and receive support from the Innovation Hub at the University of Sydney.
The future for 5G in India
The government developed a High-Level 5G India 2020 Forum last year, which brought together officials, industry experts, and academicians. It was aimed at bringing early deployment of 5G in the country, to be implemented commercially in 2020.
National Australia Bank’s ATMs get a facelift
In partnership with Microsoft, the National Australia Bank has rolled out a proof of concept Automatic Teller Machine which uses cloud and artificial intelligence in a bid to go card-less.
BSP enhances Fintech security regulations
BSP supports the development of an enabling regulatory environment conducive to digitalisation. It has an active multi-stakeholder collaboration and policies ensuring consumer protection. There have been key policy changes for money service business and regulation of virtual currency exchanges.
Energising Singapore’s Smart Nation Initiative
The international energy provider’s move to Singapore is a strategic decision to support innovations for sustainable energy management solutions.
Sodium-ion to store renewable energy in NSW
Installation is part of the A$ 10.6 million Smart Sodium Storage System Project. Sodium-ion batteries are a potential game-changer because the materials are much more abundant than the traditional lithium-ion batteries. This will reduce the costs and reliance on scarce and expensive lithium.
ASEAN youth change the world with data analytics
5000 ASEAN Youth participated in the ASEAN Data Science Explorers to increase digital literacy and cultivate ownership and responsibility in the region’s future.
Indian Telecom industry to set up one million WiFi hotspots by 2019
The Department of Telecommunications announced it will delicense 605 MHz of spectrum in 5G band which means citizens can use the airwaves for WiFi and other telecom services in this frequency range for free.
India inks MoU on FinTech with Singapore
Through the JWG, India and Singapore will collaborate on several areas like Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), regulatory sandbox models, security in payment and digital cash flow, and the integration of RuPay-Network for Electronic Transfers (NETS), among others.