Bank of Thailand announces blockchain pilot project
Bank of Thailand to conducting proof of concept (POC) using distributed ledger technology (DLT) or blockchain technology for transforming government saving bonds issuance, distribution and sales.
New surveillance pilot in Changi airport
OpenGov Asia chats with Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Xjera Labs, Mr Ethan Chu, about the company’s Multi-Signal Surveillance Platform which will be piloted indoors at Changi Airport.
Malaysia’s disruptive technology-driven car will debut in 2020
This new car will reportedly use 100 per cent disruptive technology and not follow conventional car manufacturing methods.
Digital wallets to boost financial inclusion in the Philippines
Digital wallets come in various digital forms and sizes, differing from each other in features. Features can be in the form of technologies used, payment method allowed, specialty cards added, and device compatibility. The potential of the digital wallet in addressing financial inclusion is there.
Hong Kong moves forward in its quest to become a smart city
city has very high mobile, mobile broadband and fixed broadband penetration compounded by the fact that the region’s government has taken steps towards the coordinated development of a smart city.
Philippines to experience biggest cybersecurity event
This will engage different organisations in order to establish a standardised cybersecurity process and procedure across the local financial industry. It will equip the members with new methodologies and empower them by partnering with government agencies to enforce measures.
Hong Kong blockchain start-up rolls out Asia’s first cryptocurrency debit card
The blockchain firm’s debit card will be linked to wallets for both fiat money and cryptocurrency, which will allow users to spend their cryptocurrencies after converting these into fiat money.
Robot proves other possible causes of slipped discs
The biomedical engineering researchers tracked the disc failure patterns and found that only half of the spines failed because of slipped discs, while the others failed through bone injuries. There are other motions that can cause a slipped disc, which may be worse than just bending and twisting.
Videogame teaches New Zealand students about volcanoes
This is a rare opportunity to use science to stimulate the imagination of students and involve them in this journey to the centre of the earth. The game sees students work in teams of four to role play as scientists or engineers trying to drill into a magma chamber to extract its power.
