Thailand MoC and UK Embassy in Thailand commence study for crypto-integration
Thailand, in collaboration with the, has kicked off a feasibility study led by TPSO – Thailand’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office. The study will cover an array of IP topics from registration and IP protection to commercialisation opportunities for IP on blockchain technology
UTM and biotech collaborate to connect students with industry
This collaboration represents the determination of two parties to support the government’s efforts in building Malaysia into a developed nation by the year 2020. Strategic planning and systematic enhancement of pharmaceutical services delivery through research, development, and innovation will be a focus.
Southeast Asia’s start-up scene gets help from American seed accelerator
The seed accelerator has taken up the mantle to support new tech businesses to succeed locally and in Southeast Asia. For Malaysia in particular, the firm plans a larger ecosystem with MaGIC on a three-year engagement involving developing entrepreneurial programs to Kuala Lumpur and neighbouring cities.
Singapore and Indonesia cooperate on Industry 4.0 solutions
The Memorandum of Understanding is working towards facilitating cooperation between Singapore technology solutions providers and Indonesian’s manufacturers, and encouraging the adoption of Industry 4.0 solutions in Indonesia.
New screening tool to detect FASD early
FASD has often been called the ‘invisible disability due to its high rate of non- or misdiagnosis among children. Early intervention is necessary because without it, children with FASD risk having poor education outcomes, mental health issues, alcohol and other drug problems.
Indian Home Minister calls for new technology in aviation security
The country has been constantly upgrading its security strategies and is equipped to deal with the changing threat perception. The Government has upgraded its security policies, including the Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016.
New device to change how recreational drugs are tested
The handheld device can be used anywhere such as the roadside, in workplaces, or in hospital triages to test for recreational drugs. At present the device can test for methamphetamine, opiates, cocaine, MDMA, cannabinoids and benzodiazepines.
Better outcomes for hospitals with MedTech
OpenGov Asia shares the pulse at the Asia Pacific MedTech Forum 2018. We attend a plenary session hosted by healthcare professionals from Indonesia, India and Singapore.
Hong Kong Chief Executive’s Policy Address highlights – Part 1
This part of the series of reports on the Policy Address highlights the importance of good governance and how it relates to the development of the GBA, the B&R Initiative, international finance, R&D and developing Hong Kong as a global IT hub.
Fellowships to help University researchers soar
The researchers will maximise their SOAR Fellowships by using it on areas of research such as a smart wearable neural-interface, computational neuroscience, developing effective algorithms and data structures, machine learning, and systems for seafloor characterisation and monitoring.
Hong Kong govt and MOST boost innovation and increase research funding
Henceforward, the 16 Partner State Key Laboratories in Hong Kong will be known as State Key Laboratories, affording them greater flexibility to collaborate with different research and development institutions.
Higher data literacy correlates to higher enterprise value
Large enterprises that score higher on corporate data literacy can expect higher enterprise value. This could amount to as much as $320-534 million according to the Data Literacy Index. The Index is commissioned by Qlik and produced by Wharton School academics and IHS Markit.
Series of workshops to boost Philippine start-up ecosystem
The DICT is taking on the challenge of providing the start-ups with the support they need in order to build their digital start-ups. Participants can look forward to learning about the start-up mindset, tech entrepreneurship and tools such as lean start-up and business model canvas.
