Government launches ICT training programme for elderly
Elderly people can take advanced training courses to learn about the adoption of digital technology in their daily lives, such as how to use e-Government services, mobile applications and social media.
Philippines to unveil Advanced Manufacturing Centre for 3D printing research
The Advanced Manufacturing Centre aspires to be the country’s leading research centre in innovative 3D printing technologies, processes, and materials.
Singapore Ministry of Defence opens new Cyber Defence School
The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) announced two new cyber expert schemes and opened the new Cyber Defence School (CDS) yesterday, Wednesday 20 February. These took place alongside an Advisory Council on Community Relations in Defence (ACCORD) visit to Stagmont Camp, which was hosted by Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Heng Chee How. During […]
Index finds Malaysia outranks Singapore in digital maturity
Most of Malaysia’s digital landscape is made up of digital followers (41%), digital evaluators (28%) – business leaders who are gradually embracing digital transformation and investing for the future, and digital leaders (3%) who have digital transformation ingrained in their DNA.
Hong Kong university program for AI careers
The university is helping students via professor networks and international immersions. The course gives its students valuable exposure to tech hubs and top tech companies.
Research grant to boost study aimed at helping robots to get a grip
Real-world manipulation remains one of the greatest challenges in robotics. The findings of the research will help in the future design of robots that have the task of grasping objects and passing them.
Indonesia releases regulations on commodity trading of crypto assets and digital gold
The regulations will hopefully increase the trust and integrity of the Commodity and Futures Trading businesses in conducting transactions for both crypto and digital gold assets.
Driving Hong Kong’s AI talent
The contest is part of AI Developer Enablement Program that is designed to foster collaboration with developers, partners, universities, and research institutions in Hong Kong with the ultimate aim of making AI more inclusive.
Technology Licensing Office to protect and commercialise research and inventions
A Memorandum of Agreement was signed by the Department of Science and Technology and the Mapúa University in order to develop the University’s TLO, which is geared towards directing the University’s research to value
Thailand 4.0 on road to sucess
With a 71% penetration of mobile users, and 51 million active internet social media users, Thailand’s digital landscape is growing increasingly populated. This is good news for the region’s Thailand 4.0 initiatives.
Digital health tech brings cancer clinical trials closer to rural Victorians
Teletrials are part of the Victorian Government’s A$ 20 million funding boost to increase the number of cancer trials being run in the state. This is about making sure all Victorians can access clinical trials, no matter where they live.
New Zealand to tax multinationals in digital services
The cross-border digital services in New Zealand are estimated to be valued at around NZ$ 2.7 billion. The Government is determined to guarantee that multinational companies involved in this sector of the economy pay their fair share of tax.
AI system for the future of autonomous vehicles goes on a Queensland road trip
The AI will serve as the ultimate backseat driver as a human driver takes an electric car fitted with high tech sensors and computers on a 1,200 km road trip that includes a wide range of road and driving conditions.
Malaysia gets on-demand home caregiving services platform
The platform utilises tech and human resources to provide high-quality care to the aging citizens of Malaysia.
Indonesia and Saudi Arabia hold workshop for digital collaboration
The workshop was designed to produce models, priority action programs and the setting of agreed deadlines for the next phase of the initiative.
India plans to use AI for better governance
India is strengthening its legal system and regulatory framework to deal with this world of digital data. The government is using AI tech in cybersecurity, defence, agriculture, and law enforcement, among others.
PolyU projects secure funding to drive Smart City goals
PolyU will leverage its cross-disciplinary strength to come up with solutions to help prevent and treat illnesses via the use of AI-powered medical images, predictive analytics and diagnosis, surgical robotic systems and more tech.
Philippines looks to drones to boost farming
The Department of Agriculture thinks that drones are the future of agriculture and that digitisation is the way forward.
Budget 2019 aims to transform economy by investing in digitalisation of firms and workers
The Finance Minister said in his Budget 2019 speech that economic transformation is critical. He outlined three key areas of the Budget that would help support this transformation. Building deep enterprise capabilities Building deep worker capabilities Encouraging strong partnerships, within Singapore and across the world. He said that $4.6 billion would be invested over the […]
Singapore Government invests in Digital defence in 2019 budget
Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat announced during the Budget 2019 speech that the Singapore government will invest $15.5 billion – which is equivalent to about 30% of its total expenditure this year – to support the city state’s defence, security and diplomacy efforts. . He stated that not just only physical threats towards Singapore are […]
Australia Government announces cyber attack on political parties
The latest cyber attack against Australia’s ruling and opposition parties was the work of a “sophisticated state actor,” said the country’s prime minister on Monday. This cyber attack comes less than three months before the national election. Hacker accessed networks of ruling and opposition parties The hack was first reported in a parliamentary statement on […]
Australia invests in future energy grid project
The energy system is changing, with more and more customers installing rooftop solar, batteries and smart appliances, and with electric vehicles likely to be adopted in larger numbers in the near future.
NZ University showcases VR/AR capabilities
The team from the University’s Computational Media Innovation Centre gave two tech presentations, ran a booth for VR/AR demonstrations, and took part in a program wherein eight international teams demonstrated their cutting-edge interactive technology.
Thailand govt’s adoption of advanced tech boost for local SMEs
The success of these innovative companies will inspire more businesses to explore investment opportunities and follow in their footsteps, boosting the Thailand 4.0 goals and finding new ways to use tech in their industries.
Hong Kong govt testing hi-tech monitoring systems for ‘smart’ prisons
The new services will be employed to monitor prisons for abnormal behaviour among the incarcerated, prevent self-harm, and operate the prisons more efficiently.
Fact-checking website launched in time for the Philippines’ May 2019 elections
The project aims to combat false news and other forms of disinformation in the lead‐up to the May 2019 national polls.
Malaysian app to drive IR 4.0 by creating new jobs
An app developed by MDEC and the online job portal is part of a government programme to provide opportunities, via digital platforms, to lower-income households.
First co-working space to boost Malaysia IR4.0
The space aims to provide a collaborative space for the business community to congregate, foster productivity, share resources, and meet goals.
New analytics platform to future-proof Australian farms
Digital agriculture is far more than just on-farm technology, it is also about improving off-farm decision making. Information from Australia’s digital soil map is incorporated and climate information is interpreted to show drought, frost, heat stress for livestock and other risks.
Singapore ranks second globally in Autonomous Vehicle Readiness report
Singapore is second in the world and top in Asia in terms of its readiness to adopt autonomous vehicles (AVs) on the strength of its government, infrastructure and consumer acceptance, according to a report by KPMG. The KPMG Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index (AVRI) provides an in-depth view of what it takes for countries to meet […]
