Utilising quantum technology for Australia’s security
Three out of the four ambitious quantum technology projects will focus on quantum detection to detect stealth aircraft and hidden metal objects through a well as to track submarines.
India ranks third in APAC for AI tech readiness
India’s citizens hold a generally positive outlook towards AI; 64% of Indians confident that AI will make their lives easier and society smarter.
Indonesia to boost fishing sector via digitalisation
300 districts and cities in coastal areas across the county will be implementing the program by the end of 2019, targeting 300,000 fishermen to be its participants.
New Zealand improves incubator programmes for start-ups
Callaghan Innovation will be working closely with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment over the next 12 months to address these improvements.
Hong Kong leveraging AI and Big Data
Hong Kong’s AI research to be third globally in terms of producing the most highly cited and impactful research in recent years in 2018.
Boosting the future of farming through robotics and analytics
The start-up aims to improve farm productivity and support animal welfare and environment sustainability by equipping the farmers and growers with cutting-edge air and ground field robotic systems, intelligent tools and AI solutions.
Two facilities to bolster the Philippines’ Additive Manufacturing industry
Advanced additive manufacturing will support the country’s independence from many imported items and will sustain development.
The 5As of Cross-Functional Collaboration In Problem Solving
Firstly, leading a team within one’s own function could already be a challenge in itself (of course we called it opportunity!) as there will be a mixture of genders, age, ethnic background and location. That is just the physical aspect of things. There are still the emotional side of things, agendas – personal and departmental, […]
Singapore Wins International Award for its Artificial Intelligence Governance and Ethics Initiatives
The WSIS Prizes recognise outstanding digital projects globally, which foster socioeconomic development across categories such as e-government, e-environment, e-science and media, and ethics in IT.
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 […]
Malaysian govt says 5G opens new frontiers for innovation
The introduction of 5G technology is part of the government’s National Optical Fibre and Connectivity Plan (NFCP) to provide people with a sustainable, comprehensive, high-quality and affordable digital connectivity.
Malaysia gets DLT-based tech to fight cybercrime
The Guardian-CCS authentication solution uses the unique identification of mobile devices to create one-time security keys that are validated by multiple remote users. It is extremely secure and almost impenetrable.
Malaysian digital export expected to be RM222 billion by 2030
To help reduce digital trade barriers Malaysia will need to work on ensuring open cross-border data flows and minimising border frictions among other steps.
Data Scientist or Doctor? Which should I be?
In Asia, where parents have fashioned themselves to be proud parents of doctors, engineers, bankers, the term Data Scientist is as alien to them as the next food craze from Korea.
Singapore signs MOU with Malta to strengthen cybersecurity ties
The MOU exemplifies the need for countries to synergise and work closely together to better understand trends and developments that are likely to impact the industry in the years to come. It also serves as a platform for both parties to exchange information, while providing opportunities to increase interaction with the emerging technologies and cybersecurity sectors.
Malaysia’s rate of innovation to nearly double by AI by 2021
Those companies that have adopted AI expect it to increase their competitiveness by 2.2 times in 2021. Economies and businesses have not yet embarked on their AI journey risk missing out on the competitive benefits that are enjoyed by leaders.
AI to detect early-stage Parkinson’s disease
An artificial intelligence web app, beneficial for patients in remote areas, is capable of detecting early-stage Parkinson’s disease by tracking movement and comparing to known symptoms.
NZ on track towards reducing government fleet emissions
The dashboard tool will allow NZ government agencies to track their progress, in comparison to other agencies, as they transition to an emissions free fleet by 2025/2026.
Malaysia gets first e-sports campus tournament
In addition to educating students on the benefits of a career in e-sports and gaming, the firm also aims to find new talents from grassroots.
HKSTP incubatees and partner firms recognised at ICT awards
It is hoped that the Park’s awardees will continue to leverage the opportunities, achieve new heights in their respective technological fields, and bring benefits to the society in the long run.
Augmenting an island’s access to energy via solar power
The Malalison Island Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Hybrid Pilot Project will provide a small rural island with 24-hour solar power, improving its current 4-hour per day electricity situation.
Utilising IoT for smart city trial
The Tamworth Smart City project aims to build the IT systems that would monitor and control data flowing through “smart” services, using the wireless network.