South Korea’s Govt release findings from security audit on cryptocurrency exchanges
South Korean regulators recently released the results of their inspection of domestic cryptocurrency exchanges. The inspections highlighted that some previously inspected exchanges were still vulnerable to hacking attacks due to poor security. The audit was carried out by the Ministries of Science and Finance, in collaboration with the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA). It […]
Malaysia and Japan pledge to collaborate further in tech
Under LEP 2.0, Malaysia hopes to facilitate the adoption of the Industry 4.0 in a systematic and comprehensive manner, driven by its own tech-savvy workforce under the training, education and adaption of the Japanese working culture.
Cloud rain-gauge to change the way climate data is collected
The cloud rain gauge could be a game changer for farmers as it would allow them to make more accurate decisions about their operations from the comfort of their home. The low cost of the technology is beneficial as it made high-resolution rainfall data affordable for farmers and citizen scientists.
Traditional media on its way out in Thailand
As traditional media struggles to keep its place in an online world, Thailand’s most popular social media sites are only getting bigger.
New innovation centre to equip Filipinos with skills in game development
The education that the students will receive from the newly launched innovation centre would equip them with the needed skills to become leaders of future industries.
Singapore, a tech powerhouse
The factors that make the country so appealing to start-ups are a sophisticated IT infrastructure and pro-business ecosystem geared toward fostering innovation. A rich, readily available pool of young, highly educated tech talent and advanced software engineers. And its invaluable geographical proximity to thriving tech markets.
Malaysia expected to become cashless society in 20 years
While the number of e-payment transactions in Malaysia had shown a sharp increase in the last two years ago, thanks to the booming e-commerce market in the country, there is still a way to go. However, the Malaysian govt is working to push the rapid adoption of e-payment as a transactional method.
Re-using plastic waste to produce 3D printing filaments
The study conducted aimed to develop an alternative 3D printing filament from plastic waste not only to produce cheaper filaments, but also to help reduce the amount of plastic waste that causes pollution to the environment.
HKBU scholars announce revolutionary new biotechnology
The new method is both time and cost-efficient. As the new system employs microfluidic technology, results are not only making it more accurate but it requires much smaller samples and takes significantly less time to carry out tests.
EXCLUSIVE OpenGov Asia Breakfast Insight – Making Digital Transformation a Reality: Are You Ready?
Governments stand to benefit the most from cloud services which, apart from being time-saving and cost-efficient significantly reduce errors, duplication and oversight. Most importantly, cloud services have the potential to deliver seamless services, raising citizen satisfaction.
New Testlab to provide space and defence SMEs with Industry 4.0 tech
The Testlab will be one of the most advanced industry collaboration facilities in the country and will be a part of a national network of six institutions. It will provide South Australia with a gateway to the future of manufacturing.
Malaysian Government set to regulate digital trading
All Malaysian digital asset offerings will now need government authorization and will have to meet anti-money laundering and cyber-security guidelines. The Securities Commission is beginning to implement new regulations on Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and the trading of digital assets, this is because up to now this sector has been unregulated. Malaysia’s Finance Minister YB […]
