Predicting epileptic seizures with AI
NeuroSyd will be developed to deliver an early warning of the likelihood of an epileptic seizure strike, which will hopefully bring independence to those living with epilepsy.
Malaysia aims to boost tech ties with Chinese firms
The Malaysian Prime Minister is focusing on technology as the key to development and transformation. To ensure this, the nation will partner with China and has already secured several solid partnerships from the region.
Master of Financial Technologies to upskill Australian students
This FinTech education approach covers the applied study of data-oriented, smart technologies; and provides the students with comprehensive knowledge and specific, functional skills.
Boosting data science in the region through education
Initiatives such as expanding social inclusiveness by assisting deserving but financially challenged students to obtain a postgraduate degree and providing an avenue for collaborative work will be strengthened.
HK leaders must upskill to ensure wider AI adoption
With 74% of the management level respondents polled agreed that AI is instrumental to their organisation’s competitiveness, 40% of organisations in Hong Kong have already embarked on their AI journeys.
South Australia ensures more accessible digital platforms for all
South Australia’s new online accessibility policy and online toolkit will guarantee that online content is accessible for everyone in the community, especially for those most in need.
ETDA and NCC to develop online complaint system
The ETDA signed a memorandum of cooperation with the NACC to implement electronic technology and transactions, develop online fraud complaint systems, reduce paper use, raise the government’s digital economy and cybersecurity.
NZ negotiates with Chile and Singapore on Digital Economy Partnership
The Government will ensure that important issues such as personal privacy, consumer protection, data management, transparency and openness are appropriately protected.
Reserve Bank of India aims for a fourfold increase in digital transactions by 2021
The Reserve Bank of India released a vision document to ensure safe, secure, accessible, quick, and affordable e-payment systems as it expects the number of digital transactions to increase more than four times to 8,707 crores by December 2021.
Vietnamese government to adopt new technology models
Vietnam is ready for new technological models, through piloting policies, that will foster the growth of technology businesses over the next few years, according to the Minister of Information and Communications.
Indian government to use AI, data analytics to improve e-services in rural areas
The government’s vision is to develop CSCs into a reliable and far-reaching IT-enabled network of citizen service points connecting the local population with government departments, business establishments, banks, insurance companies, and educational institutions. The scheme will impact primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors of the country’s economy.
HK innovators gather to discuss smart city future
HKSTP companies displayed their innovations at the value co-creation showcases focusing on mobility, building, energy and re-industrialization. The focus was on AI, advanced manufacturing, geographic information systems and IoT.
Challenging students to produce smart city solutions
The program provided students an opportunity to put their creative ideas into practice by tackling the challenge of making smart cities inclusive.
New Zealand – Singapore Enhanced Partnership strengthens ties
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had launched an even closer relationship between Singapore and New Zealand. According to a recent press release, this agreement will see trade, defence, cybersecurity, education, and arts and culture ties strengthened. Not only that, but this will also create an improved working holiday scheme for young New Zealanders. The […]
Digital Talent Scholarships to boost Indonesia’s skilled HR
450 Digital Talent Scholarships will be given for the opportunity to participate in training in the fields of artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and cybersecurity.
Preparing for disasters through tech
The Hackathon focused on disaster resilience, which asked participants to find solutions that leave communities less vulnerable when disaster strikes.
EXCLUSIVE – 5th Annual Malaysia OpenGov Leadership Forum 2019 Gamification, Panels and Polling
OpenGov’s unique format enabled forum participants to gain valuable insights on Cloud, Cybersecurity, Advanced Analytics, Mobility and IoT streams.
EXCLUSIVE – 5th Annual Malaysian OpenGov Leadership Forum 2019 Recognition of Excellence for Malaysian agencies – Part 4
The OpenGov Recognition of Excellence (RoE) Awards 2019 recognised and celebrated a total of 12 government agencies, academic institutions and organisations that are working to support Malaysia’s digital transformation efforts and its strive towards excellence in ICT strategies, policies and initiatives.
EXCLUSIVE – 5th Annual Malaysian OpenGov Leadership Forum 2019 Recognition of Excellence for Malaysian agencies – Part 3
The OpenGov Recognition of Excellence (RoE) Awards 2019 recognised and celebrated a total of 12 government agencies, academic institutions and organisations that are working to support Malaysia’s digital transformation efforts and its strive towards excellence in ICT strategies, policies and initiatives.
How popular websites are at risk of malicious activity
CSIRO’s Data61 did a research on the ‘trustability’ of websites and quantified the extent to which the trust model of today’s World Wide Web is fundamentally broken.
NZ expands space industry through scholarship
The New Zealand Space Scholarship will support the four NZ tertiary students by covering costs including airfares, accommodation, living expenses and visa-related fees.
EXCLUSIVE – 5th Annual Malaysian OpenGov Leadership Forum 2019 Recognition of Excellence for Malaysian agencies – Part 2
The OpenGov Recognition of Excellence (RoE) Awards 2019 recognised and celebrated a total of 12 government agencies, academic institutions and organisations that are working to support Malaysia’s digital transformation efforts and its strive towards excellence in ICT strategies, policies and initiatives.
EXCLUSIVE – 5th Annual Malaysian OpenGov Leadership Forum 2019 Recognition of Excellence for Malaysian agencies – Part 1
The OpenGov Recognition of Excellence (RoE) Awards 2019 recognised and celebrated a total of 12 government agencies, academic institutions and organisations that are working to support Malaysia’s digital transformation efforts and its strive towards excellence in ICT strategies, policies and initiatives.
EXCLUSIVE – 5th Annual Malaysia OpenGov Leadership Forum 2019 Opening Keynote Address
The Malaysian government is working to digitalise the remaining services as well as ensure end-to-end digitalisation of all services to expand the range and number of services to be delivered completely online.
State Courts Singapore offer Dispute Resolution Platform for Wrongful Dismissal Claims
From 1 April 2019, all employees (excluding seafarers, domestic workers and public servants) who wish to file a claim against their employers for wrongful dismissal will first undergo mediation at the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM). If the dispute remains unresolved after mediation, they can file the claim at the Employment Claims Tribunals (ECT). […]
Boosting veterinary studies with 3D printing
3D printed models of dog skulls have boosted the capacity of veterinaries to save animals and educate the veterinary students of tomorrow.
Exploring the impacts of AI through debates
Artificial intelligence experts will discuss the impacts of the AI technology on three areas: automation, education, and employment.
ETDA developing identity verification tech
The ETDA working to promote and support online transactions as well as develop digital technology to support online and e-commerce transactions that are stable, secure and reliable.
HKIA adopting innovative digital initiatives
Airports are being shaped by new digital initiatives that will radically change passenger experience and airport designs themselves; Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is reportedly leading the way in many of these new technologies. The main focus for the new technology HKIA is implementing is to improve customer experience, from check-in to boarding. Its goal is for […]
Malaysia’s emphasis on high-tech industry is pushing it up value chain
The Deputy Minister of MITI urges local manufacturers to maintain their momentum of hi-tech adoption; the government will support their efforts.
