EXCLUSIVE: OpenGov Tech Day 2019 – Building Your Digital Foundation with Agile Integration
Distributed agile methodologies integrated in government architecture can transform service delivery for the better – delivering exceptional citizen experience that is personalised, interconnected and seamless.
Singapore and Chinese companies sign 13 deals for implementing digital technologies
It includes using technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality and artificial intelligence in pre-schools and developing analytic solutions for smart manufacturing.
Tamil Nadu, India launches its first electric bus
The government of Tamil Nadu had agreed to purchase and operate 525 electric buses in major cities like Chennai, Madurai, and Coimbatore, among others.
New 3D city model of Singapore’s public housing
3D city models are a rising trend across the world as a way to release open data to allow researchers to employ 3D geoinformation and conduct spatial analyses.
Singapore researchers’ innovation in food technology
With climate change becoming a growing concern, this technology is in line with Singapore’s aim of being self- producing 30 per cent of its own crops by 2030.
2019 APAC HPC-AI awards ceremony in Singapore
The winning team was National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) with its overall highest performance results and in-depth understanding of technologies.
Malaysia welcomes blockchain advancement
The government is developing a plan of action stimulate new growth sectors via strategic investments in the automotive, aerospace, fintech, big data analytics, and tech-driven agriculture industries (among others).
New Zealand releases Quarterly Connectivity Report for 2Q
The Quarterly Connectivity Report provides information on the progress of the Government-backed connectivity programmes.
Wearable tech protects customers from counterfeit wool clothing
The technology would allow customers to scan the label with their mobile phones to confirm the origin of the wool in their new garment.
Thailand’s tech edge will attract South Korean firms
The Thai government is changing the rules to benefit only those foreign companies with new, eco-friendly or advanced technologies, pushing companies to develop their tech edge.
New E-Paper tech will enable HK Smart City goals
In addition to facilitating retail digitisation and automation, this technology with its pioneering energy-efficient feature can also be integrated into a myriad of applications for Smart City solutions.
New Zealand to fund AI institute in Top of the South region
The Institute will focus initially on using AI in the aquaculture industry in a region where 70% of the country’s aquaculture industry is located and where untapped potential remains.
Milk Supply Chain Project uses IoT to boost Australia’s dairy industry
The data collected will enable highly accurate milk supply forecasting to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of Australia’s AU$ 13.7 billion dairy industry.
India reiterates commitment to Wi-Fi for every village
The government’s telecom R&D centre has launched three new technologies, which will help achieve India’s goal to provide Wi-Fi to every village in the country.
Malaysia to use tech to boost tourism
National policies must allow for investment incentives in more intangible products such as data acquisition, content creation and online platform presence to drive tourism.
Cabinet greenlights Malaysia’s National Digital Identity
Authorities say that 2019 will be the year of the Digital ID field; it is being designed to provide a verifiable platform of trust in cyberspace and to grow the nation’s digital economy.
HKUST sets up fund to support tech start-ups
With initial funding of HK$50 million , the E-fund aims to invest in HKUST start-up companies over the next five years, enabling the Government’s 2019 Budget’s aim of a favourable environment for I&T talents.
Indo-France roadmap for cybersecurity
The countries will share information to prevent malicious activities, undertake immediate corrective response, mitigate potential impact, and identify the cause.
Thailand to collaborate internationally for smart city tech
Thailand is pushing forward its smart city agenda across many fronts – international collaborations, hosting the ASEAN smart city summit and continuing the development of its new smart hub.
The Philippines partners with WIPO for intensive IP course
The WIPO-IPOPHL Summer School on Intellectual Property aims to provide individuals interested in IP and IP-related matters with a brief but intensive education program.
AI to improve detection and monitoring of brain aneurysm
AI can make daily lives more comfortable and contribute to solving difficult problems such as detecting serious medical issues early and allowing more timely treatment intervention.
Exclusive: OpenGov Breakfast Insight – Who Wins the Future of Banking?
Customers driving the future of banking are increasingly demanding more efficient and spontaneous services making it a growing challenge for financial institutions to keep up to these demands.
Digital health tech on the rise in India
India is a forerunner in the adoption of digital health technology with 76% of healthcare professionals using digital health records, a study says.
Anti-Red Tape Authority to partner with DICT for automation of govt services
The two agencies are scheduled to sign a MOA that will have them working together in an effort to accelerate efficiency in the government through automation and ICT.
New e-policy delivery system for Malaysia
The launch of the e-policy system proves that Malaysia is ripe for the deployment of digital solutions that will further enhance the level of customer engagement and experience.
Growing AgriTech in Hong Kong
The lab, complementing the government’s efforts in AgriTech, serves as an information hub aimed at making greater contributions in Urban Agriculture development in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and the Mainland.
CSIRO’s Data 61 Digital twin tech to transform manufacturing
The Mixed Reality Lab of CSIRO’s Data61 will enable manufacturing and other industries to create ‘digital twins’ or virtual replicas of physical objects and systems.
Singapore launches Accountancy Industry Digital Plan
This initiative will help small-medium practices (SMPs) adopt technology to remain competitive and will also accelerate the digital transformation of the economic sector.
Thai government push to combat fake news
The proposal came as telecoms regulators from ASEAN meet in Bangkok to develop regional guidelines to regulate OTT platforms, including taxation policies.
Autism eye scan among digital projects of new Institute
The new Caring Futures Institute unveiled several projects like autism eye scan, digital apps to facilitate nutritional home cooking, and digital innovations to empower heart patients, among others.