Malaysia’s 5G on track
The task force has seen an increase in its membership numbers and industry readiness in 5G implementation. In addition, various plans are being discussed by each working group in the task force.
NASSCOM, NANHEALTH to improve healthcare sector through digital adoption
The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) will collaborate with healthcare body NATHEALTH. The joint initiative will function as an interface between the industry and government on various policy and regulatory topics.
EXCLUSIVE OpenGov Breakfast Insight: Future Airports – Taking Off with Digital Transformation
Airports of today are complex, multi-functional travel hubs offering a wide range of services; they have become key drivers of social and economic progress the world over.
Common ICT platform needed to stimulate sustainable economic development
Businesses within Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines appeal for a common platform and harmonisation policy, which will make them more efficient.
PolyU holds event for design-led tech
The Symposium aimed to create awareness of new design approaches to tech-style and highlighting the industry’s needs to work collaboratively across disciplines as technology and consumer demands evolve.
ETDA holds first Thailand Digital ID Symposium 2019
The aim is to collaborate with experts to empower the Thai digital economy. Particularly with regards to using the digital ID to succeed, pushing the system to prove and verify that it is convenient, safe, easy to use, and fast.
HKMA launches FinTech-focused academy
The Academy will be funded by Exchange Fund with a budget of HK$80 million for the first year. Top executives from the city to be actively involved in the academy’s development programme.
Malaysia pushing forward agenda on tech talent development
As its digital talent demand is expected to grow 15% annually, it is critical that Malaysia prepares a strong talent pipeline to harness the socio-economic opportunities that come with digitalisation and smart technologies.
MeitY expenditure under Digital India has doubled: IT Minister
The Digital India programme has effectively utilised digital technologies to transform the lives of people while ensuring the digital inclusion of all segments in the country.
Coding boot camp for adults to address demand for skilled workers
The coding boot camp is a part-time, 24-week program that gives participants the knowledge and skills to build dynamic end-to-end web applications and become a full stack web developer.
New platform to monitor satellites launched from NZ
The Space Regulatory and Sustainability Platform will be used to track objects launched from New Zealand to ensure compliance with permit conditions.
Malaysia must push for greater AI adoption
As AI adoption becomes more imperative, it is important that Malaysian firms chose their partners based not only on how much they can help them grow but also how they can help spur AI innovation within Malaysia.
India plans to set up 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030
India will have installed 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022. By 2030, India plans to establish 500 GW of renewable energy capacity.
ASTRI showcases latest 5G innovations Shanghai expo
ASTRI is jointly performing various technology demonstrations at its partners’ booths. From 5G Centralised RAN (C-RAN) base stations to standalone 200 Gbps 5G core network solution, IoT solutions to smart mobility, ASTRI’s tools, platforms and applications help develop world-class smart cities.
HK Smart LAB holds first tech forum
The Smart LAB was established to actively connect government departments with the IT sector to foster close partnerships and inspire more novel I&T ideas which are conducive to building a strong and vibrant I&T ecosystem in Hong Kong.
Preparing Auckland for the future of work
The event examines current and future workforce trends thereby helping Auckland businesses and the people to become future ready in the face of technological disruption, changing skills needs and new ways of working.
Indonesia boosts digital ecosystem by showcasing start-ups
The Indonesia Pavilion at the Techsauce Global Summit 2019 introduced the Indonesian digital start-ups to the global arena attended by hundreds across 40 countries.
UTM holds water solutions hackathon
The hackathon was organised with the aim of stimulating innovation in IoT to support the mangrove ecosystem and create cases to accelerate cellular IoT adoption by universities and industries.
Malaysia pushing for more green-tech research
Malaysia will work to ensure environmental sustainability which is pollution-free and resistant to the threats of climate change; technology and innovation will help this goal significantly.
Vietnam launches e-Cabinet
The government is working toward cutting 30% of average meeting time and using 100% of e-documents (apart from confidential ones) at governmental meetings by the end of 2019.
Vietnam to use technology to boost legal, governance and administrative systems
The government held a workshop to start a national discussion on the future of the legal system in the context of the fourth industrial revolution, which has had a strong impact on Vietnam’s socio-economic development.
Laser and robotics to beautify the Sydney Harbour Bridge
The project is a new collaboration that involves the Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Australian universities and the NSW Government.
The Philippines to meet with Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia and Malaysia for ICT
The Information and Communications Technology Cluster Meeting of the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area will focus on the ICT projects identified in the BIMP-EAGA Vision 2025.
Opportunities for Singapore in Zhejiang in sustainable cities & communities of the future
Experts and leaders see great synergy for Singapore and Zhejiang to partner each other as both strive towards a sustainable urban future and better quality of living.
Software to help in bird conservation and monitoring in NZ
AviaNZ can analyse sound recordings from the New Zealand bush and deduce the abundance of various types of birds.
Indonesia proposes a budget increase for ICT, HR and digital literacy in 2020
The Ministry of Communication and Information will increase the target number of digital talents to 50,000 this coming 2020, thereby requiring an increase in budget.
Thai PM: CLMVT must embrace innovation
Thailand’s PM spoke at the CLMVT Forum 2019 and urged the governments to work together to support the sub-regional economy and encourage businesses to incorporate various tech to elevate and enhance the efficiency of their operations.
Malaysia looking into e-commerce tax
With the country’s tax on foreign digital service providers beginning from 1 January 2020, an e-commerce tax will help to grow the Malaysian economy.
New Zealand to work with Australia on Satellite Based Augmentation System
Improved GPS will provide rescue helicopter pilots with accurate vertical guidance for landing in the present and also improve the safety of self-driving cars in the future.
HK youth display robotics engineering prowess
It is hoped that these students will continue to innovate and explore the exciting landscape of robotics development so as to fuel the I&T development of Hong Kong.
