Thai retail conglomerate invests $200m in ride-hailing firm
This move will help push the country’s Thailand 4.0 agenda by bringing a better, faster form of service to the country’s population of roughly 68.8 million people.
Malaysian start-ups enhancing life through tech – Part I
From creating safer roads via an app to helping Malaysia’s struggling Millenials find better housing conditions, the start-ups of the country are leading the way to a tech-driven era.
HK can use green tech to beat air pollution
Pollution is a public health crisis that requires urgent attention; an expert explains the ways in which Hong Kong can employ technology and science to begin creating a healthier breathing environment for the region’s citizens.
How Hong Kong necessary for China’s hi-tech drive
The collaboration is an example of how Hong Kong can not only help research on the mainland but also serve as a bridge for scientific and technological communities in other countries.
3D online exploration of submarine wreck now possible
A high-resolution digital 3D model has been created of the submarine. The model provides accurate detail of the site and shows what the submarine looks like below sea level. It will also allow the public to visit the site without having to get wet.
The NRF sets up research centres to develop data protection technology
The National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF) has set up two research centres to carry out cutting-edge research to design and develop privacy-preserving technologies and train skilled manpower to build a privacy-aware Smart Nation.
Singapore’s first new-build net-zero energy building launched by NUS
The National University of Singapore (NUS) launched the first new-build net-zero energy building in Singapore yesterday. Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Finance and Chairman of the National Research Foundation, visited the building and officially launched SDE4. The new SDE4 building is energy efficient and environmentally friendly, with a suite of innovative building strategies to […]
Malaysian firms on the lookout for digital talent
The top five digital skills sought by employers are digital marketing, software and application development, e-commerce, big data and analytics, and database.
First automated vehicle test to hit the roads of rural Victoria
Drivers are five times more likely to be killed in a crash in the rural roads than in metropolitan areas. The aim of the trial is to use the state-of-the-art technology to improve safety on rural Victorian roads.
Digital Impinger to monitor Indonesia’s air quality
Through constant measuring and monitoring, the project aims to determine the concentration of pollutants in the air. It will also assess the success and effectiveness of the air pollution control program that is being implemented.
Singapore Airlines launches digital innovation lab
Employees can submit ideas and solutions for evaluation by the Digital Innovation Lab (DIL) team based on technological and implementation readiness, as well as market and strategic attractiveness.
PolyU creates nanotech to enhance DHA absorption for early brain development
PolyU’s Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT) conducted research aimed at addressing the delivery and absorption issues of DHA that affect its potency and efficacy.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas eyes QR code for payments system
This standard is born out of the fundamental need to create an efficient digital financial ecosystem for the country, where innovations can come together to achieve the greatest synergy for local financial consumers.
HKSTP and tech giant partner to spur FinTech R&D
Through this MoU, the tech firm will bring its resources and technological expertise in areas such as payment systems, electronic wallets, data security, IoT, blockchain, AI and cloud computing to HKSTP to benefit the park companies and incubatees.
New Zealand to participate in negotiations on global e-commerce rules
New Zealand is getting involved because its businesses and consumers are active users of e-commerce, from selling and buying goods, both physical and digital, via electronic platforms to providing cloud-based storage or processing services.
Singapore Ministry of Health reveals details of another serious medical data breach
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) on announced on Monday that personal details and the HIV-positive status of 14,200 people were posted online in another medical data breach. Officials say the details of 5,400 Singaporeans and 8,800 foreigners dating up to January 2013 were compromised.
Monetary Authority of Singapore warns of fraudulent websites seeking cryptocurrency investments
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) warned members of the public today, 29 January, not to be misled by fraudulent websites that solicit investments in cryptocurrencies using fabricated information attributed to the Singapore Government. False claims that Singapore has an official cryptocurrency These websites falsely claim that Singapore is adopting a cryptocurrency as its official […]
New Associate Degree to boost skills in developing sensors
The Tasmanian industry needs people who have a good understanding, not just of what those sensors are doing, but how to calibrate them, how to troubleshoot them, how to get the information they collect into useful forms to support decision-making, and how to apply them in new areas.
MoU inked for tech in India’s official statistical system
The key activities the MoU will cover include business process reviews (BPR) of the existing official statistics system and the development of ICT for mainstreaming data integration. It will use new data tech as survey instruments and for the processing of data in data analytics.
Thai security fair will focus on sustainable city development with AI
The fairs will help consumers, investors and security companies gather and exchange information and ideas. It is expected that the collaborations and partnerships that result from this event will push the Thailand 4.0 vision.
Real-time forecaster to monitor flying foxes
Flying foxes die from hyperthermia at temperatures beyond 42°C. Any decline in their populations has significant environmental ramifications as they spread seeds and pollinate native trees.
Malaysian firm expects RM14b e-commerce sales volume
The firm expects a twofold growth in sales volume and transactions in 2019; a result of the rising consumer interest in e-commerce. This will benefit the Malaysian economy, bringing it closer to its goal of elevating the absolute contribution of the manufacturing sector to the economy from RM254 billion to RM392 billion.
Tech and connectivity to aid in Manila Bay rehabilitation
The DICT is providing these tools, which will be connected to the control and command systems of the DILG and PNP, providing them with the information vital in keeping the area clean.
PolyU launches two tech labs in collaboration
The two labs aim to jointly develop scientific researches and technological solutions. It is hoped that the newly established joint laboratories will showcase the synergies of the two academic powerhouses and will deepen collaboration in tech other areas.
Assessment indicator to measure Indonesia’s Industry 4.0 readiness
The Indonesia Industry 4.0 Readiness Index (INDI 4.0) will aid in identifying the challenges faced and in determining the strategies and policies of the government for the adaptation to the changes brought by the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Thailand working towards building an innovation ecosystem
The agency will work with more than 11 organisations and other governmental agencies to manifest it’s dreams of becoming a global innovation and tech hub.
Technologies for NextGen Governance
The theme of the conclave was ‘Technologies for NextGen Governance’. IT experts explored the use of big data and advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, cloud-native scalable applications, micro-services, software-defined infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
Smart tech to allow remote screening and monitoring of sheep
The monitoring will focus on the shearing frequency and reproductive milestones. It will also include assessment of the sheep’s movement, feedbase interactions and reproductive outcomes.
Malaysia’s Industry4WRD furthered by ride-hailing app firm
The ride-hailing app opened their new 54,000-square-foot Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE) in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The centre is part of the company’s efforts to contribute to Malaysia’s National Policy on Industry 4.0 (Industry4WRD) and the National e-Commerce Strategic Roadmap (NeSR).
Indonesia to accelerate electric vehicle development
The Indonesian Government is targeting to produce 400,000 units of electric cars and 2 million units of electric motorbikes domestically by 2025.
