New Zealand to fund new EV projects
Through the fund, the government will encourage innovation and accelerate the adoption of low emission vehicles in New Zealand.
Technology, Innovation & Enterprise dominate Economic Growth Strategy in Budget 2020
With the aim of retaining its position in the region, the Singapore government wants its economy to be driven by innovation and digitalisation; enhancing its digital connectivity to create new value and opportunities.
Empowering Thailand’s financial sector with AI
ETDA and its industry partner will continue to provide lectures for executives in various business sectors throughout the first half of 2020, covering topics such as AI and Sustainability as well as AI Business.
Rural Malaysian entrepreneurs get help with digital economy goals
Through various PPPs, pilot projects and generous Budget 2020 allocations, Malaysia is enabling rural entrepreneurs to unlock the benefits of the digital economy without having to migrate.
HKU and Oxford partner in Quantum Information and Computation
Under the MoU, members of the Joint Lab will have opportunities to spend extended visits and conduct research on the broad spectrum of topics covered by the quantum groups at the two universities.
HCM City, Vietnam scales up smart city development project
In order to ensure national smart city goals, 22 districts in the city need to submit their programmes on smart urban development for approval by next month.
Singapore Budget 2020 – Cyber capabilities and electric vehicles
An EV Early Adoption Incentive will be implemented as part of Singapore’s vision of phasing out ICE vehicles and have all vehicles run on cleaner energy by 2040.
AIoT grid to be set up in Thailand
The smart grid project will integrate floating solar panels, rooftop solar panels, an energy storage system, and electric charging stations at its site. It will make use of digital analytics software.
HKU deploys VR tech to enable interactive teaching and learning
Professors and teaching assistants can deliver course materials and multimedia contents, such as videos, 3D-images and VR scenarios, by using imseCAVE, various software and a whiteboard simultaneously.
THB100.52 billion raised from Thai 5G licence auction
The next-generation wireless technology, with data, speeds up to 100 times faster than 4G networks, will help drive the country’s digital economy.
NUS scientists developing COVID-19 vaccine trial and detection test kits
Rapid detection test kits are being improved and modified on for detecting the COVID-19 virus within a much shorter period of time.
Punjab, India creates state-level IT cadre for Digital India
The cadre would provide impetus to implement enterprise architecture in government departments and functionaries to facilitate interoperability and avoid the duplicity of efforts and wasting of time.
Geo-intelligent smartphone app launched in Hong Kong
The solution employs Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Mobile Technologies, and Natural Language Processing technology.
PolyU develops new pathogen-detecting system
The solution is the world’s most comprehensive rapid, automated multiplex diagnostic system for detecting up to 40 infectious respiratory pathogens in a single test.
Malaysians get more TVET opportunities
The government is working with industry players to ensure that the workforce is equipped with the skills and knowledge required to contribute to and participate in the digital economy, both at the local and international level.
Vietnam will commercialise 5G in 2020
5G will increase the capacity and speed of broadband information and renovate industries, transportation, healthcare, agriculture, and smart cities.
Malaysian EduTech start-up raises massive pre-seed funding
The start-up aims to immerse highly motivated students and professionals in a tech-driven community space besides creating more tech-focused programmes in computing-influenced STEAM fields.
Drone technology as a focus for the Singapore Air Force
The future of air combat is to change to one where the number of aircrafts and the incorporation of technologies are necessary for being a strong force.
UKM and energy firm partner on greentech research
The partnership will not only provide greentech for local and global markets but also employment opportunities and efforts aimed at boosting the country’s economy.
HK govt lab venture launches new security solutions
The solutions can further help Hong Kong transform into a Smart City via the solutions’ application in of City Management, Climate and Weather, Commerce and Industry, Development, Education and many other areas.
Vietnam’s e-government basic foundation to be completed in 2020
55 of the 63 provincial-level localities have set up public administrative service centres and 95.8% of procedures have been handled on schedule.
Malaysian SME get help tapping global e-commerce market
SMEs in Malaysia stand to benefit from the e-commerce firm’s services, including setting up an e-commerce site, complete with a secure payment gateway, and guidance on the necessary technical know-how in starting and running an online business.
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore signs MOU with focus on urban air mobility
The MOU will see the establishment of UAM services and platforms to boost industry productivity and Singapore’s regional connectivity.
Philippines festival to push new local fintech innovations
The Philippine Fintech Festival aims to empower enterprises via a digital revolution in order to remain relevant and competitive amid a rapidly changing business environment.
Sabah launches digital wallet
Progressive efforts at the state level have resulted in encouraging feats that have enabled greater digital breakthroughs including the development of smart cities.
EGAT to further digitalise operations
The digitisation will help Egat’s power generation achieve higher efficiency, consume less fuel, reduce the shutdown period for maintenance and increase the heat rate and reliability.
New AI-powered temperature screening system to improve efficiency
iThermo can screen individuals from a distance of 1m to 3m of the scanner, including those wearing hats or surgical masks.
Bushfire mapping tech deployed to aid Australian army
The technology was tested at the Kangaroo Island fire using a single-engine Piper aircraft flown 10,000 feet in the air.
HKU FinTech Index Series Project reveals sector opportunities
The HKU FinTech Index Series Project is the first in the region to provide index indicators on the development of the sector, aimed at providing current information to track the growth and development of the fintech industry in Hong Kong.
Thailand leads in ASEAN with its smart cities
The central government aims to enable local governments by equipping them with the technology they need to be smart such as sensors, integrated data systems and digital twins.