Startup solutions help in port operations, shipping and maritime services
3 Winning startups will partner with maritime companies on winning projects to boost innovation in port operations, shipping and maritime services.
Thailand and Turkey to cooperate in science, technology
As both countries are among the world’s emerging economies, science, technological development, innovation, and qualified human resources are important in the transitioning of both countries to the next stage. The deal increased the numbers of countries that TUBITAK cooperates with to 49.
Exclusive: Hybrid Cloud – the architecture of the future
Scott Gnau, Hortonworks CTO, shares with OpenGov Asia about the developments in cloud computing and how organisations should make the best out of the technology.
Malaysian university gathers international experts to explore digital economy
Academicians and industry players gathered at the 11th Curtin University Science and Engineering (CUTSE) International Conference 2018 at the campus in Malaysia aimed at promoting national and international interests by advancing strategies for employing STI to address global challenges and improve development outcome.
Data Analytics to combat financial crime
The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Industry Partnership launched a paper to encourage the adoption of data analytics solutions by financial institutions.
My Health Record’s privacy protections strengthens
The Australian Parliament passed the My Health Records Amendment (Strengthening Privacy) Bill 2018. The amendments allow Australians to opt in or out of having a My Health Record at any time during their life.
Hong Kong to license first online-only insurer in fintech push
: Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority (IA) plans to issue its first licence under the fast-track system, launched last year to speed up applications for insurers operating solely online to acquire customers and sell product.
UNSW receives largest ARC funding share
With total funding worth A$ 45 million, the various projects include climate change and coastal ecosystems, genome editing, cyber-attacks and low-cost technology, among others.
Thailand’s CMKL and other universities offer deep-tech training to ease skills gap
The university has announced it will expand its offerings with short-courses offering deep training in key potential technologies, and to continue to collaborate with the large corporates to increase their scompetitiveness through improving productivity and efficiency.
Indonesia to regulate digital gold transactions
The sellers will be required to physically have the gold products on hand before they can actually offer them to potential buyers online. More importantly, the transaction should also be finalised through clearing, which means that the product should be received upon completion of payment.
Philippine government to boost local firms’ R&D
The program provides financial assistance to private firms for at least three years to help enhance their capacity. This can be used for the acquisition of high-tech equipment and machinery, technology licensing, and patent rights.
Four HKSTP companies receive CES innovation awards
The four companies innovated in the fields of home appliances tech, cybersecurity and personal privacy, wearable technologies, fitness, sports and biotech as well as embedded technologies. They will showcase their innovations at CES 2019 in Las Vegas, USA.
Eight essential strategies to mitigate cybersecurity
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has shared a document titled Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents. The document prioritises a list of mitigation strategies to assist organisations in protecting their systems against cyberthreats. The strategies can be customised to each organisation’s needs and concerns.
New cybersecurity Memorandum of Collaboration signed by CSA
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore will work with Cisco Systems, Inc to improve cooperation in cybersecurity.
New partnership forms dedicated blockchain research group
Aided by the research grant and support from the company, the project will help the University deliver research papers, software artefacts, and opportunities in higher education that have never been seen before in the blockchain space.
Tech Connect fosters digital inclusivity
Minister S Iswaran launches Tech Connect to assist persons who need help with their digital devices and services.
Malaysia champions green jobs and skills in ASEAN
The Prime Minister stated urged the nations present at the meeting to embark on this journey immediately, noting that Malaysia will do its best to take the labour sector forward by incorporating green jobs and skills into the aegis of its chairmanship, particularly in greentech and renewable energy.
Digital transformation centre to boost collaborative research
The Centre will showcase a new and evolving approach for clients to deliver digital solutions by drawing on the company’s global experience in digital transformation and the University’s expertise in Industry 4.0 technology, social impact, and design thinking.
Leading Thai money changer offering digital cash passport
The move aims to promote a cashless society, much touted in the government’s Thailand 4.0 initiative, and generates new revenue from merchant fees. In addition, The company will soon include a mobile app that lets users check their balance and pay at some stores with a QR code.
Securities Commission Malaysia invests in new blockchain blueprint
Securities Commission considers the blueprint a general guide that should serve as a jumping-off point for further and more in-depth considerations on specific implementation details.
New organisation to promote digital identity in NZ
It will bring together private and government organisation in order to make digital identity easier and more secure for everyone in New Zealand. It is significant that all New Zealanders, companies and organisations are informed of what digital identity exactly is.
ESG and IMDA launch new Wholesale Trade Industry Digital Plan
Dr Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry launched the Wholesale Trade Industry Digital Plan. The Plan will help more than 33 000 SMEs assess their digital readiness and field opportunities for digitalisation.
Hong Kong company announces full chain of enzymatic technologies for bio-manufacturing
The company’s innovations offer the promise of accelerating bio-manufacturing processes within the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and food manufacturing industries. The biotechnology platform that applies enzyme-based, low-cost processes in manufacturing high-quality pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and food products.
Entrepreneurs and enterprises to help improve HDB living
Innovation is key to development, and it’s no different for public housing. Cool Ideas Enterprise and Pulse of the Heartlands MoUs will help aspiring entrepreneurs and enterprises advance the development of innovative solutions that improve HDB living.
Drones to bolster disaster response in the Philippines
The innovative non-profit initiative aims to provide communications technology and technical assistance to emergency response teams. This will help in gathering accurate and up-to-date data on the status of lifelines in disaster situations.
Exclusive: The future of public housing
Living better is possible in the future. Singapore’s Housing Development Board (HDB) is embarking on various projects to improve resident’s lives. Mr Fong Chun Wah, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Building), HDB, shares what residents can look forward to in their estates.
Cybersecurity Predictions for 2019
New year, new threats? Researchers from Kaspersky Lab share their predictions for targeted threats in 2019.
Joint Cyber Security Centre opens in Adelaide
The Adelaide facility is a part of Australia’s lead cyber security agency, the Australian Signals Directorate, and its Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC). It provides the Australians access to a broad range of services from cyber security experts around the country.
Malaysia unveils blockchain-based certificate verification
The e-Scroll system has been developed with the aim to address the alarming rise in the number of fake degrees some of which are now rolled out online. Easy access to fake degrees and its related certificates is not only morally unforgiving but also sets out wrong signals to the wellbeing of the society.
New Centre changes how NZ Police connects with public
Online reporting will not only make it easier to report a crime or other issues, it could also reduce inappropriate use of channels such as the emergency 111 number. A virtual service point is also being piloted where a digital portal enables connection between the public and a Police staff member.
