India, France Ink MoU to Promote and Support Technological Research
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India and France will explore joint innovation and the transfer of technologies applicable to India, France, and other nations.
Deakin University to Offer Fully Accredited Cybersecurity Qualification
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As cyber security becomes more important to the national and global security, it is vital that students can take comfort that they are being taught at the highest possible level.
South Australia Announces Digital Renewal Notices for Motor Vehicle Owners
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The introduction of digital notices will boost timely communication, provide better service, improve the state’s environmental footprint and reduce waste.
Universities in New Zealand and India Offer Joint PhD Programme
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The joint PhD programme of University of Auckland and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur will begin in engineering but is open to other subject areas.
Train System’s Tech Upgrades to Boost Passenger Experience for Victorians
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CCTV cameras, hearing aid links, wireless data recorders and air compression systems are among the tech upgrades that will provide passengers with a better transport experience.
High-tech Robot Guards at Singapore’s MRT Stations
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These emergency preparedness exercises are in line of enabling operational readiness and strengthening security in public places.
India’s Initiatives to Drive E-Commerce
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India has created several laws and regulations to govern present e-commerce activities, including the Income Tax Act, the Consumer Protection Act, and Information Technology Act.
The Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry Signs MoUs for Industry 4.0
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DTI signed two Memorandums of Understanding that will prepare the country’s manufacturing industry, particularly the labour sector, for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Study of Human anatomy made easy with Augmented and Virtual Reality
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AR and VR will help the students visualise and manipulate anatomical structures, which deepen their understanding of muscle function and improve spatial awareness.
Smart Buoys to Boost Offshore Mussel Farms in New Zealand
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The research initiative will turn buoys into real-time sensors that monitor the state of mussel farms and providing farmers with data without being physically there.
Technology as the New Security Officer for Condominiums in Singapore
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The security industry is investing more in the use of technology to reduce dependence on manpower as well as raise the level of security measures deployed.
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation Partners to Upskill Digital Workforce
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Malaysia’s digital and tech talents will be provided with customised training for life-long learning in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy, especially suited to their needs.
HKSTP Firms Showcase Cutting-Edge Construction Tech
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Co-organised by the Development Bureau of the HKSAR Government, the expo features a wide range of innovations for offsite construction, robotics and automation, digital solutions and advanced technologies and materials.
Early Detection of Cardiovascular Diseases Via Sensor-Powered Device
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Non-Invasive Vascular Analyzer (NIVA) is a device that uses both a PPG sensor (photoplethysmograph) and blood pressure sensor to determine blockage in blood vessels.
AgTech to Advance South Australian Farms
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The South Australian Government is focused on boosting the state’s economy through the Growth State Agenda and AgTech is an important contributor to that growth.
How India is Promoting the Electric Vehicle Industry
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The government has granted an exemption to battery-operated transport vehicles and transport vehicles running on ethanol and methanol fuels.
Malaysia to Help SMEs Adopt Industry 4.0 Tech Capabilities
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The ‘MED-MTDC Industry 4.0 SME Accelerator Programme’ launched with the aim of getting at least 50 of the participating SMEs to meet the standards of Industry 4.0.
Thailand to Train Government Officers on Big Data Skills
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Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) will leverage its newly created Government Big Data Institute (GBDI) to train 1,000 government officers on big data skills in 2020.
Novel 5G Solutions Showcased in Thailand
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The solutions could serve several major vertical industries, leveraging innovative technologies like robotics, remote control vehicles, 3D holograms, telehealth, connected drones and smart logistics.
New System to Make Philippine Business Registrations More Convenient
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The National Business One-Stop Shop will co-locate, unify and automate services of the national government agencies to provide convenience.
New Zealand Enables Further Development of 5G Networks
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Early access to the 3.5 GHz spectrum will allow the telecommunications industry to drive 5G deployment which offers significantly improved data speed and capacity over conventional mobile and fixed wireless broadband networks.
Protecting Koala Population Via Drones and VR
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A combination of VR, aerial thermal-imagine and ground surveys was used to build a better statistical model for predicting the location of koalas and protecting their habitat.
South Australia App Trial for Better Public Transport
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The Keoride app will allow passengers to track their bus and order it to their location to save them from waiting in the rain or the heat.
Statistical Approach For New Cybersecurity Platform
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HyprFire is defensive software that works to prevent cyber-attacks by using powerful statistical techniques to identify and filter out malicious traffic.
DTI Highlights IR 4.0 Plans for the Philippines’ Manufacturing Sector
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In ongoing efforts to boost the national Industry 4.0 ambitions, the Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has laid out plans that would revitalise the Philippine manufacturing sector and make the development more sustainable and inclusive.
Malaysia Striving to Grow Local Analytics Talent
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Malaysia is engaging in and pushing for collaborative efforts to ensure that analytics is the foundation of current national innovation for all smart city initiatives.
Christchurch, New Zealand to Trial App for Pay Parking
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The Pay My Park app will make paying for parking quick and easy and it also alerts users when the paid parking is about to expire.
Melbourne Welcomes Ho Chi Minh Delegates for Smart Cities Workshop
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Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne are collaborating to create innovative smart cities for rapid population growth and long-term sustainability.
Another 5G Network Pilot in Vietnam
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The provider, MobiFone, will carry out a one-year piloting period, which started in April 2019 and will end in April 2020.
Online Method Makes It Easier To Learn The Chinese Language
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The Synchronous Chinese Online Language Teaching allows for personalised, recordable and flexible learning since it can be timed to suit the schedules of student and tutor.