HK-based digital insurer first online-only operator to earn a license in the region
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Investors noted that they seek to help the start-up in its commitment to enhancing the customer experience while enabling new distribution modes through the latest technology and digital innovations.
Ghost imaging to potentially make 3D X-ray cheaper and safer
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The research team built upon an unconventional imaging approach known as “ghost imaging” to take 3D X-ray images of an object’s interior that is opaque to visible light.
Thailand grants licenses to four crypto exchanges
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The Ministry’s move will boost the expansion of more crypto exchanges in the country as it makes Thailand the most attractive destination for crypto start-ups in the Asia-Pacific region.
Indian Department of Economic Affairs adopts E-Mobility Programme
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The agreement between the DEA and the EESL to replace government petrol and diesel-powered cars with EVs marks the country’s transition toward a reduced carbon footprint and a more environmentally sustainable future.
HKMA holds high-level Fintech Roundtable
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The Roundtable comprised presentations and panel discussions that covered a range of topics including case studies of cross-border collaborations, open banking, and the use of emerging technologies in providing financial services.
Southeast Asian e-scooter service launches in Malaysia
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The company hopes to build reliable technologies to answer the need for personal mobility in these populated zones.
A glimpse on how digital tech may impact education by 2050
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Education for 2050’ workshop offered a glimpse of how digital technologies, like VR, AI, and big data may impact education over the next 30 years. Technology should remain to be a tool being used only to augment what human teachers can do.
AI predicts infrastructure lifecycle and detects diabetic retinopathy
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The software, powered by a self-learning algorithm, predicts deterioration and anticipates replacement costs. In a different project, researchers have developed an image-processing algorithm that can automatically detect one of the key signs of diabetic retinopathy with an accuracy rate of 98%.