Digitisation Centre to Hold Digital Records of Australian Culture and History
The Digitisation Centre will create a digital record of significant humanities, arts and social sciences collections held by participating institutions.
SmartEdu to Boost Indonesia’s Learning and Education
The integrated computer-based examination system helps lecturers determine the specific material to be taught and focused on in class, based on the results of a test.
HCM City, Vietnam Focuses on ICT Development
As the Ho Chi Minh (HCM) City drives its efforts to transform itself into a smart city, authorities have said it will continue to promote the development of ICT; electronics and IT businesses in the city already making up about 3% of all enterprise.
Database for the Provision of Programs and Services to Fisherfolk
Listahan provides concerned stakeholders with a database of poor households as basis in identifying potential beneficiaries of social protection programs and services.
Cyber 2020 Forum Gathers Experts in Perth, Australia
Sixty of Australia brightest cyber security minds joined in high-level strategy discussions designed to keep government, businesses and families safe online.
HK Digital Asset Firm Raises US$36 Million
Hong Kong’s strategic position in the region, as well as its international status as a sophisticated business and financial city, continues to attract world-class investment; the company aims to invest more in technology and compliance.
Vietnam Wants 100,000 Digital Technology Firms By 2030
Vietnam needs at least 100,000 digital technology businesses by 2030 to develop the digital economy, smart cities, and e-government.
Singapore Payment Services Act to Promote Confidence in Use of E-Payments
The Payment Services Act provides a forward-looking and flexible regulatory framework for the payments industry that allows rules to be applied proportionately and to be robust to changing business models.
HK Hits Major Fintech Milestone
HK is rapidly moving into a new era of branchless banking with services like the Faster Payment System which enables the free transfer of money between bank accounts via mobile phone.
NSW Hospitals to Become More Energy-Efficient With Solar Panels
The use of solar panels will benefit the hospitals as use of solar energy will save money for the hospitals and at the same time reduce the carbon footprint.
NZ’s Department of Internal Affairs Partners for Digital Accessibility Course
Introduction to digital accessibility: Delivering inclusive digital content was developed for digital practitioners and leaders in the public, private and education sectors.
Data-Sharing Agreement to Improve the Philippines’ Credit Information
Under the agreement, the Department of Trade and Industry will provide publicly available data of business enterprises to improve the Philippines’ competitiveness ranking.
Malaysian Tech Firms Partner to Develop Digital Solutions
The MoU will see the two leverage cloud-based solutions to enable a new level of work and productivity among Malaysian employees.
Partnership on Blockchain to Boost Australian Supply Chains
The Swinburne University of Technology’s Blockchain Innovation Lab partnered to develop a unique approach to managing Australian supply chains with blockchain.
NTU Singapore and INRIA Address Key Flaw in Digital Security Algorithm
The researchers working on this have established that the use of SHA-1 as a security algorithm should be boycotted and that companies have to refrain from using it.
Satellite Data to Help Rural Planning in India
The portal will provide database visualisation, data analytics, model-based products or services for village council members and stakeholders and will generate automatic reports.
Singapore Leads in Translating MicroRNA Research Into Clinical Applications That Will Improve Healthcare and Save Lives
Singaporean biotech start-up MiRXES, National University of Singapore (NUS) and Diagnostics Development (DxD) Hub of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) are leading three initiatives to position Singapore as a global leader in translating microRNA research into clinical applications that will improve healthcare and save lives. They held meetings in January 2020 to […]
New Research Advances How Touchscreens Are Made
The new touchscreen material can be bended, twisted and can be made far more cheaply and efficiently than the way touchscreens are currently manufactured.
University of the Philippines to Open Map Data for Taal Volcano Rehabilitation
Free access to the map data will be given to the public so that it can be used for planning and reconstruction of areas damaged by the Taal volcano eruption.
3D Printing Technique to Change Product Design and Recycling
The RAFT technique enables the creation of ‘living’ and ‘self-repairing’ plastics, which could be a potential game-changer for product design and recycling.
ETDA and Partners Organise Cybersecurity Forum
The aim of the event was to share knowledge and inform attendees of the updates and new technology trends related to cybersecurity. Experts delved into various threats types and ways to prevent them.
Malaysian SC to Appoint New IEO Platform Operators
This initiative supports Malaysia’s SPV2030 by supporting the growth of SMEs and micro-businesses. It also aligned with SPV2030’s aspiration to create 30 percent high-tech Malaysian companies.
Govt Tech Lab Calls for AI-Driven Flow Management System
The Lab is looking for a solution to replace traditional surveillance cameras for people-counting and behavior-monitoring. The tech is required to ensure the privacy of those under surveillance.
Smart Camera Trial to Bolster Waterways Planning and Management
The smart camera trial will build a detailed picture of activity on the city’s waterways network, which will help improve planning, network management and safety.
Malaysian Technology Development Corporation Promote Digital Economy Platform to Enhance Business and International Trade
With the initiative, MTDC and WLC aim to use this platform MDDEAS® with the world’s largest technology firms to digitally connect businesses in Malaysia with their global trade partners and bolster enhanced efficiency and security of trade.
MDEC to Boost Local Tech Start-Up Ecosystem
An integral part of the initiative will be to assess the start-up ecosystem to identify policies and initiatives that could support potential start-ups and the wider innovation ecosystem.
Malaysia Creating Framework for Digital Islamic Banks
The issuance of digital banking licences to Islamic banks is part of a series of measures adopted by the central bank to enable innovative integration of technology to the financial sector.
Engineering for Australia Taskforce to Boost Gender Diversity in STEM and Engineering
The taskforce aims to address the gender disparity among applicants for university engineering programs by tackling barriers to girls’ participation.
NZ’s Auckland University of Technology Launches Free Safety App
AUT Safe is an example of the university taking advantage of simple, global technology that can benefit the AUT whanau within its three campuses and beyond.
Industry 4.0 and Smart Tech Seminar Series to Educate Filipinos
The initiative aims to equip participants with a basic understanding of the concepts, frameworks, requirements, and trends on Industry 4.0 and its possible effects on the country’s industries.
