Malaysia announces transition to digital TV broadcast


Langkawi has been chosen as the first zone in the country for the transition from analogue TV broadcast because it has a robust TV ecosystem, where digital TV coverage is comprehensive.
HK anti-fraud squad fighting cybercrime vigilantly


The squad has received 829 requests from victims of scams between January and June; of these the unit has halted HK$1.29 billion in 304 of the cases.
Provision of text-chat service aims to improve mental healthcare


Real-time text chat sessions with clinicians will allow mental health patients to get human support without the pressure of talking or showing their face.
Drones to doctor endangered species of humpback whales


Drones were used to measure the vital signs such as temperature, respiration rate and heart rate of endangered paikea humpback whales.
HK gets new digital payment solution


Clients will no longer need to settle these transactions using cash, checks or autopay, giving them more autonomy and flexibility in payment options.
Tech innovations to mitigate natural disasters in Indonesia


Tech innovations such as mobile applications have been developed to lessen the impact, particularly the casualties, of natural disasters in Indonesia.
Tech exhibition promotes R&D in India


Among the research projects were an artificial pancreas for closed-loop blood glucose control of type-I diabetic patients, an electric vehicle charger, and a fire detection and suppression system.
ABS Singapore releases cloud computing 2.0 guide


The guide includes revised standards, due-diligence activities, and breakdown of key controls for cloud outsourcing arrangements.
DOST highlights ICT projects launched in first half of 2019


Several key initiatives and technologies to better serve citizens were launched in the Philippines during the first half of the year that include applications, monitoring, and 3D machines, among others.