PolyU and CR get research centres for micro-electronics and precision medicine
PolyU will collaborate with CR Micro to jointly develop an intelligent sprayable nano-engineered sensor system for monitoring the structural health of large wind turbine blades and its management system. And the collaboration with the other CR arm is to develop frontier technology and products in life sciences and precision medicine, covering both fundamental and clinical research on precision medicine.
Utilising the future of blockchain technology in Australia
The business value-add of blockchain is expected to grow to around A$ 176 billion by 2025. Australia’s presence and leadership in the blockchain economy would only increase through the continued strengthening of pro-blockchain policies.
Digitalising Malaysia’s plantation industry – Part Two
Seeking to address the information gap between field operations and monitoring, the company has come up with QuartoConnect – their approach to extending the digitisation of plantations to include work at the field level as well, not just at the main office.
NZ releases organisations’ cybersecurity resilience assessment
Digital transformation seems to be outpacing investment in cybersecurity and as a result, a range of resilience levels was found. Hopefully, this report will help them lift the cybersecurity dialogue within their organisations.
Opportunities for digital transformation in cross-border payments
The Bank of Canada, Bank of England and the Monetary Authority of Singapore publish a joint report assessing alternative models to improve cross-border payments and settlements. The report examines existing challenges and considers alternative models which can improve speed, cost and transparency for users.
Collaboration is key in handling data science
Programming required is needed to analyse data, and in order to analyse data, statistics must be used. Communicators are needed to communicate with the more quantitative scientists, who run the statistics and the algorithms; and with the programmers who get the data clean and ready.
Thailand’s SET and SEC are adapting to tech disruption
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) are bracing for technological disruptions by reforming their business structure and developing legislation to support tech start-ups.
Upskilling workers key to disruptive tech
Disruptive technologies will make businesses more productive. However, they will also have significant impacts on the way employees work. It is significant, especially in New Zealand, that Government, businesses and workers approach this future together.
Hong Kong SFC sets new regulatory approach for virtual assets
Hong Kong’s SFC will impose licensing conditions on firms which manage or intend to manage portfolios investing in virtual assets and is closely monitoring the development of virtual assets and may issue further guidance where appropriate.
Digitalising Malaysia’s plantation industry – Part One
The firm provides digital management products and services that help plantations become more efficient by being less dependent on manual labour and easier to supervise.
Singapore and Canada sign cybersecurity cooperation MoU
Singapore and Canada have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding on Cybersecurity Cooperation. The MoU took place on the side-lines of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to Singapore, in conjunction with the 33rd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits as Guest of the Chair.
Tech is driving growth in Malaysia’s agriculture
In its aim to further develop the agriculture sector, the Sarawak government had said it would allocate RM50 million to implement its agriculture development plans in efforts to become a net exporter of food products by 2030
Technology developments for Indian hospital chain
The chain uses technology to ensure patients and the health system, that includes their operations support services, are well-connected. It is known for is known for clinical excellence, affordable costs and advanced technology.
AI boosts sales and networking opportunities for businesses
The capabilities of AI offer enormous benefits to all businesses. People are aware that artificial intelligence has a lot to offer but very few understand how it can apply in practical terms to them.
Philippines wins a seat in international data privacy body
ICDPPC is a worldwide conference of 119 independent regulators from all over the world, who come together and explore high-level proposals on data privacy and protection. Five elected members compose the Executive Committee of the Conference. They hold a term of two years.
Opportunities for Russian Enterprises in Singapore
Singapore’s IPOS International signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Russia’s Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF). IIDF is Russia’s most active venture capital fund and accelerator.
First city-based database of ordinances launched in Quezon City
It targets to counter ordinance violations by educating residents about the regulations and corresponding penalties. Users are also provided with announcements like schedule of events, meetings, and infographics. It will be updated weekly to add new ordinances passed in weekly council meetings.
Data breaches on the rise in Australia
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.
Scholarship to increase number of women in ICT
The successful applicant will be awarded NZ$ 5000, which will go towards her tuition, and may be offered an employment with the company upon graduation. This will play an important role in promoting IT and technical subjects to women looking at study options.
Malaysia sees global insurer launch shared services centre
The Shared Services Centre is a testament to the company’s long-term commitment to investing in the region. Chairman of InvestKL noted that the hub exemplifies the ability and quality of the city’s world-class talents that are readily available in embracing the new era of Industry 4.0.
Hong Kong govt unveils grand new plans at Fintech Week
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) launched the eTradeConnect, the HKMA’s blockchain trade finance platform. In addition, it was announced that the SFC will be publicising a regulatory framework for robo-advisory in April 2019.
AR to improve medical facilities in disaster zones
Using this technology, people will be able to see what works and in what circumstances. The designs can then be tested and work can then be refined in order for deployable hospitals and the medical technologies they contain be fit for all circumstances.
PolyU and e-commerce giant to spearhead AI research for Smart Cities and Smart Healthcare
The two parties will further explore the opportunity for setting up a joint research centre to advance AI research. In the area of smart cities, the two parties will strive to apply big data technologies and the Deep Neural Network to areas such as public transportation management and urban planning.
EXCLUSIVE- Australia’s New Payments Platform and real-time payments trends in APAC
OpenGov speaks with Philippe Dirckx, Managing Director, SWIFT, Asia Pacific. We learn about Australias’s New Payments Platform and the future of cross-border payments.
HKBU and e-commerce giant break world record for fast and accurate AI training
The team developed a new technique for training Artificial Intelligence (AI) machines faster than ever before, while maintaining accuracy. This new technique can be adopted in large-scale image classification, and it can also be applied to other AI applications.
EXCLUSIVE – Understanding Next Generation Sequencing
OpenGov Asia had the opportunity to interview Wolfgang Mertz, Chief Technology Officer, HPC, Life Sciences & Healthcare, EMEA, Dell EMC. He explains why Next Generation Sequencing is all the buzz and how to take the technology further.
Indonesia to launch database of start-ups
The start-up database will be accessible to the public and would be used or decision-making. The Government will be able to track which sector has more and which has less in relation to the number of start-ups. Moreover, it will attract more investors to invest in Indonesia.
Singapore’s guidelines for AI and data analytics in the financial sector
The Monetary Authority of Singapore releases a document titled “Principles to Promote Fairness, Ethics, Accountability and Transparency in the Use of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Singapore’s Financial Sector”. It seeks to help overcome negative impacts associated with the increasing use of artificial intelligence and data analytics.
NSW unveils cyber security exchange with India
Building links between the tech ecosystems in NSW and India will help grow and strengthen business partnerships, contribute to economic growth, skills development and job creation. Of particular focus are sectors such as agriculture, cyber security, health, education and financial services.
India helps launch $3 million competition for efficient cooling technologies
The objective is to develop an affordable cooling technology that requires radically less energy to operate, utilises refrigerants with no ozone depletion potential.
