Thailand and Armenia in talks to cooperate on high tech
The Armenian Minister informed the press that the two discussed opportunities for cooperation between Armenia and Thailand in the high-tech industry.
South Australia connects government schools to fast internet
The state-wide rollout has already connected 39 schools and targets delivery of high speed internet to every government school student in South Australia by the middle of 2020.
Boosting the future of travel with digital solutions
The Future of Digital Travel Challenge asked university students to look 15 years into the future and suggest solutions to futuristic airport challenges.
HK forum examines industry trends in smart lighting
From lighting evolution to Bluetooth innovation, innovators in the field of smart lighting discussed the need to move towards greener, more efficient lighting in order to sustain the market and demand more innovation.
Malaysian Parliament passes digital tax bill
Defaulters may be fined up to RM50,000, imprisoned for up to 3 years, or both, upon conviction. Moreover, digital services like popular music and video streaming platforms will also be taxed.
Digitisation to create 65 million jobs by 2025 in India
Core digital sectors could double their GDP level. Moreover, digital applications in government services and labour markets, could each create $10 billion to $150 billion of incremental economic value in the same period.
Computer simulation addresses issue on election queue
The Australian Electoral Commission is working with researchers to improve the way polling places are laid out and how the personnel are allocated in order to keep the lines moving.
Philippine government inducts 141 new data scientists
The trainees went through the pioneering Learning at Scale training, which offers flexibility and accessibility that helped build a community of skilled experts, who can increase the country’s global competitiveness in the field.
MPA launches Innovation Lab to boost Singapore’s maritime technological capabilities
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) launched its Maritime Innovation Lab (MIL) yesterday. The MIL is part of the broader MPA Living Lab efforts and consists of both physical and digital aspects to serve as a co-creation platform for innovation. The purpose-built facility will create an environment that enables experimentation and the test-bedding […]
