Unemployed youth in NZ’s Northland gets digital skills training
Northland has a number of young people interested in the digital sector but lack basic coding skills or the motivation, confidence or networks required to pursue qualifications or employment in this area.
Thai gov introduces tax perks to help SMEs go digital
From 2020, the incentive will also cover hardware and smart devices, 3D printers, IoT devices, robotics, drones and wearable devices, digital services (including cloud-based services, digital architect design services, consultations, FinTech, AgriTech and MedTech).
HKUST gets funding for first-ever HK Institute of Synthetic Biology
The new academic and research building of the Institute will provide the most advanced facilities, aiming to attract the world’s top scholars in a move to steer Hong Kong into a global pioneer in synthetic biotech.
HK calls for global start-ups to showcase tech
Start-ups will present their innovations in four broad categories – Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Fintech, Health Technology and Smart City.
Persisting in a digital economy calls for collaboration efforts
All nations must work closely together to remain competitive across the world with an ever-expanding global digital economy.
NSW signs MOU to advance opportunity in high tech R&D jobs
The Memorandum of Understanding will guarantee that NSW leads the nation in developing tomorrow’s scientists, engineers and mathematicians.
Indian IT Ministry proposes fresh incentives for electronics manufacturers
The Ministry’s proposals include 4-6% interest rate subsidy on loans for new investments and a waiver of collateral for loans taken to set up machinery.
