Digital Transformation to Advance the Philippine Export Sector
Moderators and panellists will tackle the best of what emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and 3D printing, among others have to offer, specifically for the Philippine export sector.
Gujarat, India Deploys Vast Optical Fibre-Based Network
With 36,000 kilometres of optic fibre scheduled over the next 4 months, the Pan-India fibre network will serve as a backbone to the prestigious Digital India umbrella program.
New Zealand Releases Cybersecurity Governance Resource
The Charting Your Course: Cyber Security Governance sets out six areas that will help focus engagement between an organisation’s governance and its security practitioners.
New Centre to Develop Secure Blockchain Foundations
The Monash Blockchain Technology Centre will bring together world-leading researchers to push the frontiers of research in the rapidly expanding field of blockchain.
India Working to Bolster Defence Tech Start-ups
The Indian government is also considering funding over 250 start-ups over the next five years to achieve approximately 50 ‘tangible innovations’ for the Indian defence sector.
Cyber Bootcamp Project to Boost Cybersecurity Skills in the Region
The Cyber Bootcamp Project provides practical expert advice and skills training to government officials from ASEAN and Pacific countries.
AI and IoT Help to Enhance HK Olympic Fencers
The suit is equipped with lightweight nine-axis sensors, connected Bluetooth that feed data to a mobile app. The data is then analysed by a cloud-based system to deliver information on strength, stamina, flexibility, coordination and balance.
Artificial Neurons on Silicon Chips to Boost Medical Devices
The electrical properties of biological neurons have been successfully reproduced onto semiconductor chips opening up new avenues for treatment neuronal degeneration, spinal cord injury and paralysis and heart failure.
HKSTP’s First AI Chips Summit
As part of its digital transformation journey, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation gathered renowned technology experts, industry players, academics and representatives to discuss the best machine learning-based design methodologies and supporting tools for the development of AI chips and accelerators.
Filipino Students Participated in a Basketball Game Via Their Robots
Filipinos have a deep love for basketball and their skills were tested in the sport again, albeit in a slightly different manner. As reported, the Tagisang Robotics: Design, Build and Play Competition has made a comeback, which features a new game inspired by basketball. About the Competition During its previous seasons, from 2011-2014, football was […]
DOST-PCIEERD and Singaporean Firm to Fund Philippine Blockchain Start-ups
Selected start-ups involved in blockchain technology will get a slice of the PHP 15 million grant from the Singaporean firm and up to PHP 1 million each from DOST-PCIEERD.
Putrajaya Tests e-Tunai Rakyat System
As e-money transactions in the country are expected to cross RM12 billion this year, the new system is timely and necessary, pushing forward the nation’s Thailand 4.0 goals.
Major New Tool in Fight Against Dengue
The tool draws on travel data and dengue incidence rates to derive new insights about the spreading dynamics of dengue, a mosquito-borne disease.
Speech-Analysing Tech to Advance Dementia Screening Test
The app will use machine learning technology to look at paralinguistic features of a person’s speech and test memory recall by simply asking patient to talk into a smartphone.
Workshop in NZ to Strengthen Response Against Online Terrorist Content
Governments and tech companies held a two-day workshop, which aims to refine and strengthen the response in the event of a terrorist attack with online implications.
Philippine University Implements University-Wide Digital Transformation Initiative
The De La Salle University’s BITUIN Project aims to drastically improve information access, streamline organisation processes, and enhance services for university stakeholders.
NSW to Use Digital Data Service to Address Homelessness
The use of technology in collecting a range of social and demographic data on rough sleepers can help improve the way state government responds to homelessness.
Thai Digital Bank Launches Biometric Tech
The digital bank’s customers are able to use the enhanced biometric capability at all 350 TMRW authentication kiosks, located in high foot-traffic areas across Greater Bangkok.
HK to Enhance IP Environ by Pushing I&T
Leaders are confident these and other measures will enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness and help enable its long-term development as the region’s innovation and IP trading hub.
New Water Accounting Tool to Save Australian Farmers From Hidden Costs
The WaterLink tool allows the integration of soil moisture, drainage, evapotranspiration, rainfall, and forecasting information with the full costs of irrigation.
Indonesia Highlights Importance of Data Protection
Protecting data sovereignty requires having a regulation in place, which the Indonesian Government is addressing by preparing a Bill on Personal Data Protection (RUU PDP).
Singapore’s New Facial and Iris Clearance System for Immigration
ICA aims to roll out this contactless clearance system for all eligible travellers from 2022 and for foreigners in the future too.
New Tech Under Singapore’s Home Team Science and Technology Agency
HTX is to be at the forefront of supporting the various agencies under Home Team to boost Singapore’s security and defence efforts with technology.
The Philippines Launches Mobile App Featuring TESDA Programs
The Philippines’ Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) wants to utilise smartphone applications, modern technology, and trends to effectively and conveniently share information and services, and communicate with users.
Hong Kong Fully Behind E-Commerce Development
In addition to its fintech and e-commerce initiatives, the HKSAR government also working to create a smart city, focusing on the more than 70 measures recommended in the Smart City Blueprint for Hong Kong.
Malaysian Workers Digital Knowledge Key for 2020
Open-minded organisations who can offer opportunities to develop and train their employees, will find this to be a mutually beneficial practice and an effective way to manage the ongoing talent crunch.
Christchurch Poised to be New Zealand’s Base for Aerospace Innovation
A strategic plan commissioned by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment will provide the aerospace sector with a solid basis for industry development.
Funding for Research on AI, Data Privacy and Rural Education
Over AU$ 400,000 is awarded to each researcher on their projects involving examining privacy coupling and personal devices; empathy in robots; and rural education.
Smart City Technical Training for Indonesians
The Smart City Technical Training aims to guide districts and cities in their formulation of a Smart City Masterplan so they can further maximise the use of technology.
New Zealand Freedom Camping Gets Tech Boost
A package of new and expanded technology and tools will encourage responsible camping and help communities and local councils better manage freedom camping this summer.