Completion of One Map Policy targeted for end of 2020
The One Map Policy information will be stored in one geoportal and will provide local governments with spatial data they will need for decision-making on land issues.
New Zealand’s central Wellington to trial cashless parking meters
The cashless meters offer e-receipting by using a smartphone to scan a QR code removing the need to print a paper receipt.
Non-invasive tech to boost diagnosis and treatment for respiratory diseases
The tech allows researchers to see the movement of air through the lungs in real-time, improving their capacity to assess functional airflow in both healthy and diseased lungs.
Digital Economy Platform helps realise Malaysia’s SPV 2030 goals
The DEP will be deployed by the world’s top technology companies, as well as national e-commerce, finance and insurance firms that generate US$1.5 trillion in revenue with a workforce of 4.7 million.
Malaysia’s new digital service tax to impact foreign service providers
The government hopes the introduction of the DST will level the playing field for local companies – in addition to gaining more tax revenue from its US$36 billion digital economy.
EXCLUSIVE: Singapore’s fight against bioterrorism and virus outbreaks with science and technology Part 1
The Home Team Singapore CBRNE network of laboratories are located at the land and sea checkpoints to detect and analyse hazardous materials and any major bioterrorism agents.
HKUST develops world’s fastest coronavirus detection device
The new device is already in use by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, while two more sets were being delivered to the CDCP in Hubei and Nansha.
The Philippines and Indonesia sign MOU on digital financial innovation
The MOU aims to provide a framework for closer cooperation to achieve a more secure, efficient, and reliable payment system; and to promote digital financial innovation.
New advisory panel for leading technology-as-a-service firm
This new advisory panel will play a significant role in ensuring the growth of the organisation, as well as provide insightful supervision.
UK foreign minister aims to build on technology and trade with Singapore and Malaysia
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will meet Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan and Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing to ensure the relationship between countries will flourish now the UK has left the EU.
