Malaysia Budget 2020 is FinTech-friendly


A virtual banking framework will be ready for public consultation by the end of this year and applications will be open by the first half of 2020. The new budget also suggests that the government is receptive towards alternative financings like Equity Crowdfunding (ECF) and P2P Financing.
Driving Simulator Prepares Drivers in Different Conditions


The driving simulator will train drivers and enable them to become familiar with different courses and driving challenges.
Data Centres Needed for Philippine Identification System Registrants


Establishment of data centres by December 2019 is stressed to accommodate the increased number of registrants starting as early as January 2020.
Humanoid Robot to Welcome Christchurch Airport Visitors


Pepper is a 120 cm tall robot designed to interact with humans and respond to requests made on the touch screen on its chest.
HK Continues to Attract Tech Firms


InvestHK announced the results of two government surveys which showed continued increases in the numbers of overseas and Mainland companies and start-ups particularly in ICT.
How Cloud Tech Can Innovate The Higher Education Sector


Cloud Immersion Day offered an opportunity to explore real and working proof concepts of how cloud can solve key challenges and make organisations more efficient.
India Could be a Hub for Deep Technology: IT Minister


The MietY Start-up Hub (MSH) was developed to facilitate MeitY’s vision to promote technology innovation, start-ups and the creation of intellectual properties.
Vietnam Launches 5G Tests in Peru


Test of the networks reached download speeds of 1.5Gbps and upload speeds of 78.7Mbps during the 5G testing event.