Malaysian solar tech industry poised for growth
The government is pushing to improve the competitive landscape for the power sector; it will create a more favourable investment environment for green technology and sustainable projects.
SUTD researchers are part of a global discovery in quantum mechanics
With this finding, electronics and technology using quantum mechanics in the future will be more energy-efficient and powerful.
HK seeks more Japanese tech start-ups
Select Japanese start-ups met with speakers from HKTDC, a MultiTech R&D Centre and other big players in the region to explore business opportunities in Hong Kong and learn about the city’s edge in innovation and technology development.
New Zealand and Japan strengthen Strategic Cooperative Partnership
The Strategic Cooperative Partnership covers several key areas that include a secured cyberspace; outer space; and developing a security Information Sharing Agreement, among others.
Australians can visualise and experience wind turbines via VR
By wearing a VR headset, people can see the technology within the wind turbines and look up the amount of energy the turbines produce in given wind conditions.
A*STAR in collaboration for enhancing 5G, drone and satellite communication tech
This partnership will see the creation of solutions for 5G cellular infrastructure, drone detection radar and Ka/Ku band SOTM.
‘Make in Vietnam’ app launched
The social network app, Lotus, aims to have 60 million users and is designed to a creative platform where solutions for issues affecting Vietnam can be collaboratively addressed.
Thailand launches new tech innovation centre
The facility will house its new 5G Arena and an innovation testing centre. It is designed to enable teams from multinational technology companies, private organisations and educational institutions to exchange ideas, experiences and share trends in the tech business.
Thailand to get self-driving tuk-tuks
The trial is expected to last as long as six months. Developers will analyse the data with the intention of scaling up the program with its next-generation autonomous vehicles – 15-seat minibuses that are being called “shuttlepods.”
Singapore emerging as tech hub with new financial grants
This partnership is aimed at shaping the workforce in Singapore into one which is rich in digital skills, knowledge and talent, along with providing more job opportunities within Singapore.
New Australian ground station to unlock massive space data
The Quantum Optical Ground Station will help researchers and industry better access unused data about the Universe as well as enable better monitoring of the planet.
Christchurch, New Zealand holds expo on smart cities
The Smart Christchurch Innovation Expo has provided a platform to showcase technological advancements and fresh approaches to creating smarter, more liveable cities.
Indonesian university partners to produce future-ready students
The partnership between the University of Brawijaya and a ride-hailing app will increase awareness and knowledge about digital technology.
Australia and Vietnam exchange knowledge on smart cities
The workshops are designed to encourage exchange about the roles of local infrastructure, technology, and community engagement and understanding about smart cities.
Hyderabad (India) fintech forum launched
The forum has seven special interest groups for domains such as blockchain, data science, AI, ML, and cybersecurity.
DOST signs MOU to accelerate S&T collaboration with US firms
The MOU will benefit SMEs as it encourages commercialisation of research through start-up initiatives as well as marketing and branding guidance, technology adoption, and connectivity.
New Institute to strengthen Australia’s online security
The Institute for Securing Digital Futures will focus on areas such as AI and autonomous systems; combatting cyber-enabled crime; and digital citizenship and human behaviour.
Virtual Reality to ease birthing experience
VR has been previously used for pain management in other areas, andcould fit well with other methods used to help drug-free labour for pregnant women.
Scaling up the hybrid cloud in Hong Kong
The adoption of its own cloud services in 2020 will need to be coupled with the open-mindedness of start-up communities if the tech is to aid digital transformation.
New app for cost-saving travels within Singapore
The app comes with route planning functions where it lays out alternative transport options, time taken to complete the trip and the cost of the trip.
Drones offer an off-the-ground learning experience for students
Drones are enhancing traditional lessons with exciting and innovative new ways of teaching and will be incorporated into lesson plans across four PAVE courses.
India launches digital platform to issue certificates of origin
India’s digital platform will make the issuance of certificates of origin electronic, paperless, and transparent as well as serve as portal for monitoring and reporting.
Frailty interactive web map to boost services for healthy ageing
The frailty interactive web map will show for the first time where Australia’s frail and pre-frail people live today and in the future.
Battling disinformation with technology
The winning project is a network graph that can track purveyors of disinformation and map out the relationships of fake news web sites with each other.
Sensor tech boosts Auckland’s environment preservation
An Auckland Council collective is trialling a new sensor tool in order to protect the forests and parks from a disease that kills trees.
New partnership will drive technology innovation focused on IoT
The partnership is significant as the Internet of Things presents new research and innovation opportunities and will transform industries right across the globe.
HDB’s plans to use 3D-printing for “building” housing estates
The use of 3D technology is aimed to allow for more efficient, cost-saving construction procedures, less laborious work, and creative work for producing novel designs.
Odisha (India) State Assembly to go paperless
The government plans to reduce paper wastage by implementing a system and creating an app to digitalise legislative processes.
New China-Singapore (Chongqing) International Data Channel (IDC)
The development is in line with the China-Singapore (Chongqing) Demonstration Initiative on Strategic Connectivity (CCI) which will focus on areas such as enhancing physical and digital trade between both countries.
Malaysian SMEs must start small with I4.0 tech
Companies must know what they want to achieve and must be willing to invest in time, money and expertise into gathering quality data, building the appropriate digital infrastructure and acquiring the right tools to enable data processing.