Industrial Transformation Asia Pacific 2018 Opens
At the opening ceremony of the Industrial Transformation Asia Pacific 2018, Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam underscores the importance of collaboration to harness the full potential of Industry 4.0.
Innovation to solve energy trilemma in developing countries
Distributed offer tailor-made energy supply solutions at the consumer level without relying on centralised national grids. Decarbonised are distributed systems based on renewable energy. Digitalised systems regulate and optimise the power supply with minimum human intervention and maintenance.
A/NZ businesses recognise significance of IoT security
It is unavoidable that businesses will struggle to maintain security in the face of such a rapidly expanding attack surface especially since the number of connected devices is expected to reach over 20 billion by 2020. There should be an appropriate key management and encryption in place.
Thailand’s KMILT and Zurich tech-provider tie up for robotics
The partnership formalises the existing cooperation between the two entities, focusing on sharing of information and development of an engineering curriculum to build a skilled workforce.
Australia to build first space telescope
The idea for the SkyHopper mission was born alongside the recognition of the potential of CubeSats. The aim is to design and build a tiny sibling to Hubble, with a 15 cm mirror that can fit inside a shoebox and a thousand times faster in responding to a command for time-critical observations.
Malaysia and New Zealand to collaborate in tech
On his visit to Malaysia, the New Zealand minister said that both countries could also cooperate in the areas of green technology and climate change.
Possible cybersecurity cooperation between Indonesia and Australia
Australia has already been engaged in analysis of shared information with Indonesia but this meeting focused on cybersecurity.
Is the Assistance and Access Bill a threat to open-source?
Championing the internet as a global, public resource, the open-source web browser company is calling the Australian government to narrow the scope of terms in the Assistance and Access Bill. This is the third public letter to the Australian government authorities by a major industry player.
Malaysia encouraged to emphasise more on technology
The report found that sub-sectors with greater increases in the labour income share are associated with decreased investment in technology and a higher increase in the proportion of low-skilled foreign workers hired. Hence, investment in tech is crucial.
Mobile app to modernise Philippine pharmaceutical process
The data gathered can give information on what medicines are in demand. This could alert the authorities to possible outbreaks as well as analyse treatment patterns and provide supply information. This will also help the government know where medicines are available and how to allocate resources.
HKUST receives HK$200 million for research
The HK$200 million will allow HKUST to boost efforts in advancing research and nurturing talents helping to support the transition of HK and Mainland into a knowledge-based economy through the development in innovation and technology.
India to meet 76% of 175 GW target by 2022
The report said that improving grid flexibility through storage and flexible power generation will be extremely crucial to achieving high levels of renewable penetration. It added that economic competitiveness, technological maturity, and financially healthy off-takers will provide a solid base for renewable capacity growth to cater to electricity demand growth.
VR to enhance resilience of Australian troops
It is imperative that the troops are forearmed with strategies that will guarantee that they remain in control of the situation and are equipped with the skills to make a level-headed decision. Realistic scenarios will train and test their resilience and improve their performance under pressure.
Dealing with unstructured data
OpenGov sits in on Dell EMC’s ‘Unstructured Data Briefing’. Their global and regional CTOs share how they are dealing with massive volumes of unstructured data, as well as some of the latest technologies in the market.
Device to save New Zealand children from blindness
The idea for the device came after seeing how the current model of eye health care used to diagnose and treat vision-threatening disease in New Zealand was expensive and concentrated around eye care clinics or private optometry practices.
Thai Stock Exchange supports automated reports
The SET will talk with various capital market organisations to pursue ideas for boosting the number of analysts and increasing the overall quality of Thailand’s capital market.
App to secure home networks from breach
The system will help in building Cyber Capability in novice users. This will therefore increase the cybersecurity of New Zealand at the household level. The app will also investigate how users remediate in response to notification.
Malaysia Airports humanizing tech to enhance customer experience
MAHB is looking to create a framework that utilises the latest technology, including single travel tokens, biometric IDs, predictive solutions for baggage handling systems, automation, blockchain, flow monitoring and more.
Training prepares Filipino women for Fourth Industrial Revolution
The RIS Technical Training for Women is a special course under the RIS Technical Training Program in order to guarantee that Filipinos especially women can compete in the industry especially in the age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This training ensures that Filipinos are future-ready.
Hong Kong’s PolyU develops eNightLog System for elderly with dementia
The non-contact and non-invasive eNightLog system is embedded with event sequence tracking and different kinds of remote sensing and imaging technologies, based on an innovative algorithm developed by the BME team of PolyU.
Indian Policy Commission, Microsoft to implement AI-based solutions
The company will provide NITI Aayog advanced AI-based solutions such as farm advisory services, healthcare screening models at primary health centres, and building capacity for AI through education.
Hong Kong Chief Executive’s Policy Address highlights – Part 3
The Chief Executive states that high-end manufacturing will generate R&D needs, which is conducive to raising R&D investment by the industries. To boost scientific research in HK, promote technology transfer and realise R&D findings, funding for three relevant schemes under the I&T Fund will be doubled.
Data Science MoU to boost Australian economy
This partnership represents an unrivalled opportunity to transform many domestic and international industries. The combined skill set of the international collaboration between the two institutions will result in outstanding outcomes that neither could achieve alone.
Tender awarded for Singapore’s smart lamp-post
A Government-Linked Company has won the contract to trial a futuristic lamp-post.
Hong Kong Chief Executive’s Policy Address highlights – Part 2
Part 2 of this series covers progress made on the regions smart city initiatives (infrastructurally) and the various I&T projects the government will be undertaking over the next few years. In addition, it will report on the policy measures the government is taking to move help better equip the region’s students.
Malaysian citizens to get a national digital ID
The digital ID is not meant to replace the MyKad nor would it be mandatory for everyone; it is expected to be out in the middle of 2019.
Thailand start-up raises THB229 million to expand online printing into APAC
The company’s impressive roster of clients was established rather impressively and involves no design software on the website. Instead, the start-up’s customers can upload their completed designs in any format, minimising a more hobbyist-type business.
Advanced tech to improve life for the South Australian elderly
It is a great initiative that will enable South Australian businesses and international companies to come and use the lab to explore the possibilities for goods and services. The facility would help in changing the perception and nature of growing old, and help keep people in their homes longer.
Silent security is key to e-commerce experience
Silent security involves using solutions that grant access to application functions and data depending on the identity, location, and device used, to access the app from. Online businesses need to have adequate cybersecurity controls in place, or risk loss of revenue, and damage to reputation.
Singapore and Indonesia strengthen FinTech cooperation
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Financial Services Authority of the Republic of Indonesia, Otoritas Jasa Keuangan sign a Memorandum of Understanding to improve FinTech cooperation and innovation.
