Efforts to promote e-Government in Vietnam


Important information systems, like the national text communication axis and the system for meeting and handling government affairs, have been researched and are in the implementation process.
3D bioprinter advances cancer research


The 3D bioprinter allows cancer researchers to rapidly produce 3D cultures and build more complex in vitro cancer models.
New software ensures building site safety from structural damage


The innovative software will help engineers ensure that new houses can be built with enough flexibility to withstand movement in the soil caused by seasonal change.
Using data to predict and understand natural disaster risks


A three year risk management plan, designed to promote stronger financial resilience among ASEAN member states during the event of a natural disaster, will is based on the keystones of risk data, risk advisory and capacity building on disaster risk financing.
The Philippines and U.S. sign agreement on STEM education


The agreements on S&T and education cover areas of STEM, renewable energy, and the “Philippines-U.S. Alliance Fellowship” for Filipino scholars, among others.
New Zealand forms Data Ethics Advisory Group


The Data Ethics Advisory Group has been established to bring in perspectives and expertise such as innovative data use and data analytics and technology, among others, on the use of data.
New “gut” discovery in medical technology


Scientists will now have a more complete genomic map to study the effect of individual bacterial strains on the function of a microbial community within the human body.