The promotion of online education in India
India has initiated several projects to make e-education easily accessible to its students and educators. Some of these projects include e-pathshala, the ShaGun portal, and the National Digital Library.
PolyU launches platform that matches scholars and business leaders
The Forum aims to generate exchanges and potential partnerships between academics and businesses to translate knowledge and research into commercial applications that foster economic and social development. Through the Forum, PolyU hopes to facilitate business matching and knowledge transfer.
Agreement for smart water and waste water facilities signed
The joint venture agreement establishes an innovative framework that equitably balances risks and returns. It offers one of the lowest tariffs across the Philippines while ensuring the availability of next generation smart water and wastewater services.
Exclusive: Why tech savvy enterprises are not always cybersecure
There are many facets to locking down a water tight cybersecurity strategy. Endpoint protection is just one way to manage threats. OpenGov Asia chats with Stephan Neumeier and Vitaly Kamluk from Kaspersky Lab to hear what they have to say about enterprise security today.
Thailand’s Ministry of Science and Technology signs MoU with Canadian National Research Council
The partnership will facilitate connections and business opportunities for companies in the food sector, and in the Protein Industries Supercluster with Thailand and other Southeast Asian economies.
Malaysian expert says automation is the way forward
Malaysian government urged to look into technological transformation in industry, such as automation, for a comprehensive solution to both the issues of dependency on foreign labour and unemployability of local graduates.
HKSTP partner company launches innovative integrated chip technology
It is expected that evolutionary technology will make PMOLED touch and display screens for smart devices thinner, lighter, cheaper and more efficient to manufacture.
MoU to strengthen Additive Manufacturing in Sydney
The collaboration will drive the research and development needed to learn how this disruption to manufacturing can be harnessed for economic benefit.
PolyU develops state-of-the-art tool and tech to support HK lunar probe
The CPS is the first Hong Kong-made and developed instrument being deployed for the nation’s lunar exploration programme since its launch in 2007. Technological contributions include the design and development of an advanced Camera Pointing System, and an innovative lunar topographic mapping and geomorphological analysis technique in landing site characterisation for the spacecraft.
Gradient Institute to ensure ethics in AI
Gradient Institute is an important step, as AI and machine learning will impact society and every sector of Australia’s economy. It is critical to guarantee that the technologies are developed with ethical considerations in mind especially since AI is becoming more widely adopted.
AI-powered high-tech IVF clinic to launch in Thailand
An AI-powered avatar will be made in available in early 2019 on the franchise’s website to chat with women around the world who are interested in adopting social egg freezing in a pay-as-you-freeze model available at any of the clinics. Then, highly-tailored financing plans will be generated for their fertility management.
Training program to bolster Philippine Data Protection Officers
The DPO ACE Program aims to build privacy resilience and culture. It has three levels and comprises advanced case studies, practical, and written exams.
Motorbike-hailing and delivery services launched in Thailand
The beta motorbike-hailing and on-demand delivery services have been launched in the kingdom’s capital, where it will compete directly with its regional rival.
Plan for Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 unveiled
MVV 2.0 aspires to deliver economic impact on Malaysia by bringing in international and local investors, creating job and business opportunities.
New bio-ink boosts 3D-bioprinting potential
The new bio-ink invented is especially good at increasing cell viability when cells are printed. It will help cell survival as compared to other polymerisation methods such as UV light or heat. This technology might one day play its part in the future of orthopaedic surgery.
Hong Kong public libraries may get RFID technology
Borrowing books from Hong Kong libraries is all set to be just a few taps on a screen away; citizens could go to their nearest public library and borrow any books available on library shelves via their smartphones. According to a recent report, unmanned mini-libraries and longer opening hours could also be possible with new, […]
Bionic Eye to restore sense of sight
New hope is being offered by the Phoenix 99 Bionic Eye system to the many millions of people around the world who are affected with the degenerative disorders impacting the retina.
Thailand sees massive digital investor draw
Digital business is one of 12 targeted industries under the government’s S-curve policy. It consists of software development, digital platform service, cloud service and innovation incubation centre. Since early 2018, the BoI has approved enterprise software, digital content and embedded software.
Securities Commission Malaysia completes blockchain pilot project
The project aimed to examine the technical implementation and feasibility of blockchain technology in the underlying market infrastructure for unlisted and over-the-counter (OTC) markets. Project Castor aimed to demonstrate how DLT-based infrastructure can be implemented for the equity crowdfunding market.
UNSW solar electric car sets world record for efficiency
The Sunswift solar car team set a new Guinness World Record for the lowest energy consumption while driving across Australia in an electric car. Despite setbacks the past year, the team of 14 students completed the 4100km journey from Perth to Sydney without a hitch and two days ahead of schedule.
Hong Kong renovation service and digital platform secures HK$10.9 million
The new funds will be used to specifically expand the market penetration of its online to offline business within the Hong Kong market and to accelerate the automation of the renovation platform.
One Map Policy Geoportal to solve land conflicts in Indonesia
The government could identify the plots of land with overlapping utilisation plans. 83 thematic maps have already been integrated and have already been entered into the Geoportal.
HK Airport Authority and French firm launch mobile digital advertising platform
Digital advertising panels in the airport are now also embedded with QR codes so that passengers who do not use the app can access the website for the campaign. Moreover, it was recently announced that HKIA will welcome 10 new brands as its operator, Airport Authority of Hong Kong (AAHK), finalised a substantial luxury tender issued earlier this year.
Free cybersecurity tool for NZ SMEs launched
Cybersecurity should be synonymous with commercial health and safety practices and codes. The tool provides a series of questions that guide business owners on how and why they need to increase their cybersecurity levels. It also suggests new processes and procedures.
Adelaide: home of the Australian Space Agency
Adelaide was chosen to host the Agency after putting forward the strongest case. It is already home for more than 60 organisations and 800 employees in the space sector and this decision builds on the very strong technology and defence presence in the state.
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.
