Swedish edtech to bring new approach to education in Thailand
The start-ups edtech tools have helped build an awareness of sustainability, the CEO noted, adding that this can also make a big impact in Thailand. It is partnering with a Bangkok-based education giant which is sure to help the edtech tools reach a greater number of Thai learners.
New Monitoring Centre to protect NZ 24/7
New Zealanders are aware of the life-threatening geological risks that the country faces and this centre will improve the early warning systems for those events. Providing speedy and reliable information is critical to keeping New Zealanders safe during events.
Malaysia R&D centre and leading tech company partner to provide IoT and AI to SMEs
A lab will be set up using the technology from the Malaysian branch of the American multinational company while the R&D centre will be developing a suitable solution. This move is seen by the Malaysian government as a direction towards IR4.0.
AIHW’s newest data tool
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has built a tool which can be used to compare Australian data on health and healthcare with comparable international data. The tool is a first of its kind.
The Philippines maintains digital transformation ranking
The success of a country’s digital transformation lies in changing employee mindsets and organisational culture, as much as access to technology and specialists.
Cyberport start-up to acquire 67% stake in brain-inspired computing company in Hong Kong
Investment to provide participants with Limited Partner status and proceeds from the cohorts of AI and blockchain start-ups sped up by the AI accelerator – the first of its kind in the world to focus on Al and machine learning.
Special needs students learn social interaction via VR
This kind of protective behaviour training is greatly important for children with special needs, who may experience difficulty in responding appropriately in social situations. The special needs students will be wearing a VR headset and will be presented with 3D models of people they interact with.
Digital identity with and for South Australians
South Australia will collaborate with the Commonwealth to improve citizen and business interactions with government through a digital identity.
Philippine Rice Research Institute pushes for drone tech in farming
The promotion of the potential of drone technology in rice farming would cut farmers’ production costs while luring young people back to farming. By bringing it to the ground, rice stakeholders in awe of this flying technology would cease to feel that it is out of reach.
