Online platform to connect NZ businesses
Companies on Scale-Up NZ will be able to showcase their innovations so that potential investors and collaborators here and globally can discover and connect with them more easily.
STB using travel tech partners to attract and enhance visitor experience in Singapore
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Alibaba Group yesterday to drive visitor arrivals and spending. The scope of the MOU includes co-developing joint marketing campaigns and content, collaborating on inbound Chinese travellers analytics and insights, and creating more seamless and smart tourism experiences in Singapore. Alibaba Group to […]
Smart satellite R&D to secure Australia’s future
The development of smart satellite technologies will meet Australia’s needs to secure its defence, telecommunications and monitoring technologies into the future.
Indonesian start-ups merge to support digitisation of SMEs
The merged start-up will provide help in cloud-based human resources management and financial management as well as providing a more affordable SaaS option.
Hong Kong insurer launches blockchain solution
The firm will also be able to save on its own costs because blockchain eliminates the need to reconcile medical claim data across various parties.
Philippines utilises tech for transparency of government projects
Project DIME is a corruption prevention tool that made the government’s transparency and accountability efforts more efficient.
How emerging tech is changing the financial services landscape
Emerging technologies such as blockchain, data and artificial intelligence (AI) are disrupting the landscape of the financial services industry.
Data portal to track Australia’s residential energy efficiency
The Australian Housing Data Portal will centralise the vast amount of energy efficiency data, which will underpin key decision making, training and awareness.
Cashless roving grocery ups the Filipino shopping experience
This ground-breaking initiative can go a long way in letting residents in far-flung areas benefit from what the innovative digital financial services have to offer.
Hong Kong rapidly developing into leading FinTech hub
The combination of public and private entities represents a cohesive full-court press to fuel innovation in financial services and create a business-friendly locale for both early stage and established firms.
India on track with clean energy goals
India had set an ambitious target of deploying 175 GW of renewable power capacity by 2022 and doubled down on that ambition last year.
Malaysia and Pakistan sign telecom MoU
The two premiers will also speak at the round table meeting of the CEOs of industries who want to invest in the automobile and telecommunication sectors of Pakistan.
NZ Space Agency grants first set of licenses under space legislation
The Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Act 2017 (OSHAA) requires separate licenses for the launch of a vehicle from NZ and for the operation of a launch facility in NZ.
Funding granted to advance Industry 4.0 project
The Global Innovation Linkages Program awarded A$ 1 million to the project focused on Industry 4.0 manufacturing of high volume lightweight composites.
State Courts to align strategy with the Digital Government Blueprint to support Smart Nation efforts
State Courts: 2020 and Beyond is the theme of a set initiatives launched by the State Courts this year to reflect the State Courts’ goal to be a progressive and adaptive organisation that is future-ready. The theme takes into account the impending move to the new State Courts Towers in 2020, the challenges posed by […]
Victoria to monitor industrial waste with GPS
Moving to a fully electronic GPS tracking system will inform the government when and where these chemicals are being moved and stored.
Indonesia to boost digital ecosystem with new foundation
The Next Indonesia Unicorn (NextICorn) Foundation represents the government’s commitment to the sustainable development of a digital ecosystem.
Malaysia gets first-ever EV car
The introduction of the new car will help drive the Malaysian Government’s aim of making Malaysia the regional EEV hub by the year 2020.
ASTRI innovations win 21 international accolades
ASTRI’s awards are among the awards won by the Hong Kong delegation of around 42 institutions and universities – a remarkable feat given that it is only the second time ASTRI has participated in this global event.
NZ to simplify job-hunting with Skills Assessment Tool
The Skills Assessment Tool provides an innovative way to identify talent and bridge the gap between job seekers and employers.
Securing the art trade with blockchain
The art-trading platform, ArtChain, utilises AI and IoT, plus blockchain into a single interface making it difficult to forge art.
Who Killed the Startup? (Hint: It is someone who knows it well)
Startups is a hot term right now. In fact, for a while now but pertaining to different industries or technology categories e.g. Cloud, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation and more. Most times, it would have to be either technology leveraged or based. Many startups therefore have technology roots. Some who can see pass technology […]
PolyU and Hebei Province partner on tech development
The provincial government will also help PolyU to establish bases in Hebei for teaching and student internships; PolyU will send delegations of experts and scholars on study tours to offer consulting services and training.
Cutting-edge mapping to improve Great Barrier Reef management
Advancements in technology such as state-of-the-art satellite imagery, wave climate data, and modelling techniques, among others, will produce a highly detailed picture of the mid-shore and outer shelf reefs to a depth of up to 10 metres.
Wearable tech accelerates motor learning of cerebral nerves
The medical technology system assists patients rendered immobile by various diseases to move and exert bigger motor energy than usual.
Singapore Maritime Roadmap to focus on digitalisation to help companies innovate
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will focus on digitalisation to help companies innovate and improve productivity. The Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) will also present the Singapore Maritime R&D Roadmap 2030 to optimise R&D efforts and resources for greater value co-creation within the maritime industry. These were announced by Dr Lam Pin Min, […]
India and Sweden partner on smart city solutions
The programme will see Swedish and Indian innovators work together and develop solutions that benefit both sides.
HKMA continues push for digital and online banking
Virtual banks will not only help drive FinTech and innovation but also bring about brand-new customer experiences and further promote financial inclusion in Hong Kong.
Malaysia ranks 19th in government e-payment adoption
Having one of the highest scores in Southeast Asia is a testament to the government’s efforts in transforming the country to become a digital nation.
Joint research space to support ICT and innovation
The joint research space will be providing access to the latest digital technologies that promote innovation.