Augmented Reality App Makes Online Learning More Engaging
XR LearnHub app provides engineering students with 11 new workplace micro-units in industrial Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine operation.
3D Printing Tech Creates Highly Detailed Objects Smaller Than Human Hair Strand
Laminated Resin Printing makes it easier to create detailed submillimetre structures for applications such as sensors, wearables, point-of-care diagnostics, and aerospace components.
Thailand Committed to Digital Innovation and Transformation
Partnerships with local and international firms will promote innovation and push forward digital transformation in Thailand, contributing to the construction of ‘Digital Thailand’.
The Philippines to Host 52nd Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities Forum
Privacy commissioners from the region and guest ASEAN representatives are expected to converge to discuss best practices, build partnerships, and share information.
NEWSand – Singapore’s New Construction Material
Always looking to be a leader in the region, both in digital transformation and sustainability, this latest development is great step forward in Singapore’s goal towards being a zero-waste nation.
Thailand Gets ASEAN’s First AI Robot Teacher
Designed as a collaboration between the NSTDA and NECTEC, the project further expands the ‘Coding at School for Teacher’ or ‘KruKid Contest’ initiative which aims to boost teachers’ abilities in teaching coding and AI-related topics.
Australia Releases Artificial Intelligence Technology Roadmap
The Australian Government released its artificial intelligence (AI) technology roadmap during Australia’s inaugural AI summit Techtonic, held recently in Canberra. As reported, ‘Artificial Intelligence: Solving problems, growing the economy and improving our quality of life’ was developed by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency. About the Roadmap The roadmap outlines the importance of action for Australia […]
Developing New AI Systems Via Synthetic Neural Network Using Nanotechnology
While current AI tech is based on an assumed model of brain-type information processing, this research provides a fresh perspective into what brain-type information processing is.
New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority Improves Border Security
More than 500,000 NZeTAs have been issued since the launch while 196 were refused, which demonstrates that the electronic travel authority has improved border security.
Malaysia Pushing Smart City Initiatives
The Malaysian government is actively deploying solutions that can boost public service accessibility and empower citizens in the digital society.
Malaysia To Help SMEs Go Digital by 2022
With a strong focus is on digital payment capabilities, the government is working with banks to offer SMEs a seamless and interoperable integration with banking systems.
Singapore to Have a Central Contact Point for Reporting Data Breaches
This initiative follows the adoption of the Public Sector Data Security Review Committee’s five recommendations for enhancing the securing of citizens’ data.
Utilising AI and Social Media for Early Disease Outbreak Detection
The new system can be used in the future to provide health authorities and the community early warning of a serious and sudden health event.
Vietnam Committed to Supporting its Digital Economy with E-government
Vietnam’s digital economy expected to reach $30 billion by 2025 depend on the ease of doing business and effectiveness of government in supporting the growth of the digital economy.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and Industry launch EGov Pay and QR Ph
EGov Pay facility enables a streamlined digitalisation of government collections and disbursements while QR Ph is intended to enable micro-merchants to accept electronic payments.
Malaysian and Korea to Enhance Cooperation in Automotive Sector
Malaysia would like to see investment in high-tech manufacturing as part of the fourth industrial revolution (IR 4.0) including areas like renewable energy. such as solar and wind, and also in services that create respectable-paying jobs.
India Launches Cartosat-3 and 13 Commercial Nanosatellites into Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit
The most complex and advanced earth observation satellite built by Indian Space Research Organisation, Cartosat-3 is another feather in Indian Space Research Organisation cap.
A*STAR Innovates to Safeguard Industry 4.0
As Singapore ramps up its digital transformation efforts, more efficient methods of machine learning for identifying Android malware and detecting anomalous data have been created.
Major Social Media Site to Upskill Thai Users
The programme, co-developed the programme with experts and advisory groups with courses and activities tailored to the country, aims to build digital skill and literacy that will serve as basic fundamentals to enable a high quality of digital citizenship.
Hong Kong International Airport Mobile Application Being Revamped
A Dutch full-service mobile agency has been awarded the contract for the revamp of ‘HKG My Flight’, Hong Kong International Airport’s mobile application, after an open tender. The resulting multi-year contract (the length of which remains currently unspecified) will see the mobile agency has been tasked with the development and ongoing support of digital solutions […]
Malaysia Pushing to Grow Aerospace and Air Mobility Industries
The Malaysian government will continue to support the aeronautical industry by creating an environment where the industry could grow and drive the nation’s digital ambitions.
Online Resource to Protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Women from Tech Abuse
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner will work closely with communities to develop online resources that are tailored and customised to meet their needs.
Malaysia Looking Into Hi-Tech Aerospace Craft
Malaysia has expressed interest in South Korea’s progress and developments in the aerospace industry. Speaking during his visit to the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) facility, the Malaysian Prime Minister stated that South Korea has made great strides in the highly technological field since the last time he visited the country in 2002. The PM has […]
Thailand Using Blockchain Tech to Help Trace Organic Rice
The blockchain system will be able to trace the process from cultivation, which involves a camera being installed in the rice fields to check where it was grown and whether it is really organic rice, while the production or packaging process can verify where it was produced.
Indonesian University and Partner to Boost Country’s Growing Industry 4.0
Gadjah Mada University partners with ride-hailing app to help achieve the goal of building a workforce, which is ready and prepared to welcome the future.
Thailand and Korea Vow to Boost Tech Ties
Under the science and technology memorandum, the two countries agreed to expand the scope of cooperation in related fields to include food tech and biotech, hi-tech areas including satellites, and research on nuclear reactors.
P-TECH Education Model to Help Malaysian Youth Acquire Digital Skills
The model is a response to the growing recognition that for many emerging, unfilled technology-related roles; flexible, relevant credentials and skills are paramount.
Exclusive – OpenGov Breakfast Insight: Are you Prepared for New Era of Technology Risk?
There is a greater need for collaboration, understanding of end to end solutions, automation and data-driven techniques, and risk and issue prioritisation.
Australia and UK Team up for Projects Utilising Satellite Data
Project ideas will use the data collected by satellites to improve decision-making disaster risk reduction, ocean monitoring, mangrove mapping and maritime management.
HKU and HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Authority Partner to Promote Smart Transport System
The aim is to deepen collaboration on the operation and maintenance of large-scale transport infrastructure in order to promote technological advances in transport infrastructure.