HK Uni develops new droplet-based electricity generator
The ground-breaking achievement can help to advance scientific research into water energy generation and tackle the energy crisis.
DICT to name 20 Digital Cities in the Philippines by March 2020
The 20 digital cities will be selected based on the scorecard system that reflects what investors look for in selecting the perfect location for their business.
Vietnamese government prioritises digital technology
At a recent meeting with members of the local IT community, the MIC Minister highlighted businesses’ decisive role in Vietnam’s journey to achieving its digital development goals.
Local Trade Associations in Singapore committed to Digital Transformation for SMEs
An MOU was signed among five local trade associations, SPRING Singapore and the People’s Association to set up Small and Medium-sized enterprise (SME) Centres within the five Community Development Councils.
New IT delivery centre and Infinity Lab in Penang
A digital transformation solutions company recently announced the launch of its first Infinity Lab in Southeast Asia and its third delivery centre in Malaysia at Penang. The new office is located at the Mini-Circuits campus and is UST Global’s second office in Penang. Infinity Labs is the company’s network of innovation labs, spanning various countries including the […]
3D aerial maps of fires in South Australia aid recovery
Data for these high-resolution maps are collected from low, slow flights by crewed motor gliders equipped with LIDAR, hyperspectral sensors and high-resolution RGB cameras.
Venture platform to invest in impact technology start-ups
The ADB Ventures will support and invest in start-ups offering impact technology solutions that contribute to the achievement of the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific.
UiTM and Indian institute partner to develop nanotech
The group worked on the fabrication of high sensitivity humidity sensors which could be used in applications such as home appliances, weather forecasting, food storage, health monitoring and more.
Vocational diploma in Cybersecurity to address shortage of experts in New Zealand
The programme is designed to equip students with the core cybersecurity and technical skills and knowledge needed to protect and manage information and systems security.
New CityU Tech Can Save 4.5% Mobile Network Energy
The new tech estimates power consumption based on realistic traffic data and energy models, and then evaluates the quality of service by using the accurate and computationally efficient analytical technique called IESA-CN, also developed by the team.
Digital Platform to Map Liveability of Major Cities in Australia
The Australian Urban Observatory is platform is for policymakers wanting to improve the health and liveability of their cities to developers looking for the next suburbs to invest in.
Tech Industry Feels Increasing Impact of Coronavirus Outbreak
Governments around the world are also closely monitoring the situation as it evolves. Depending on how the virus situation progresses, the impact on economies could intensify.
New Digital Network to Boost Victoria’s On-Farm Internet of Things Trial
The new long-range network (LoRaWAN) will allow for thousands of sensors to be securely connected to the internet, thereby providing farmers with real-time data.
Workshop Aims to Prepare IT Specialists on Automated Information System
Participants were able to cover policies, organisational unit master list and an inventory of software licenses and subscriptions.
Four Projects on Data and Cloud Infrastructure to Receive Funding
All the projects focus on building scalable data environments for data-centric research, sensitive data and strengthening the use of AI techniques, such as machine learning.
Cyberjaya: First Malaysian City to Adopt National QR Code for Cashless Payments
A common national QR code, called DuitNow QR, will allow users to make payments from any participating bank or e-wallet mobile app, while merchants would only need to display one QR code to accept payments.
MDEC and WEF to Partner on Drone Tech
MDEC will work specifically with the World Economic Forum’s Aerospace and Drones portfolio to realise the objectives of this collaboration, helping Malaysia’s home-grown drone tech players blossom further.
Telecom Upgrades its HK Data Centre
The firm’s Hong Kong data centre is one of the most carrier-dense network hubs in the region, strategically situated near submarine cable landing stations for fast, reliable global connectivity.
New Zealand Government Signs MOU for Self-Flying Taxi Trial
The self-flying air taxi ‘Cora’ was being tested since 2017 and the next step in bringing the technology to market is through a passenger transport trial.
The Growing Trend of City-Scale Digital Twins Around the World
A digital model of a physical asset, a digital twin collects information via a variety of IoT tools and applies advanced analytics, machine learning and AI to receive real-time insights about the physical asset’s performance, operation or profitability.
Vietnam is the Fastest-Growing Digital Economy in Asia-Pacific
Vietnam’s Internet economy reached about US $12 billion in 2019 on a 38% annualised growth rate since 2015.
Auckland, NZ Launches a New Online Service for Reporting of Issues
Aucklanders can report a property maintenance problem with community assets such as council facilities, beaches, reserves, and parks in a smarter and more convenient way.
Western Australia Boosts Firefighting With Aerial Intelligence Plane
The new aircraft is capable of reaching speeds of 450kmh and mapping multiple fires across a range of wavelengths, including UV and thermal radiation, throughout WA.
Ministry of Education Commissions Report on New Digital Technologies Curriculum
The report profiles the different stages of readiness to the implementation as all schools are expected to teach the Digital Technologies curriculum content this year.
Selangor Targets Growth in Tech Investment in 2020
The projects and initiatives being developed and implemented in Selangor are in line with Malaysia’s goal of becoming the preferred destination for high-tech investment.
KL Airport Trials New Face Recognition Tech
The concept utilises facial recognition tech providing passengers with one single identification verification that will take them through the entire airport touchpoints from check-in to the boarding gate.
Victoria, Australia to Use Cutting Edge Tech to Save Lives
The Artificial Intelligence in Cardiac Arrest project will help identify signs of cardiac arrest over the phone by picking up key words, language and sound patterns.
Government Increases Digital India Funds by 23%
The fund will cover R&D activity in electronics, nano, and microelectronics including semiconductor integrated circuit layout design registry, medical electronics, and health informatics.
UK Space Delegation Lands in Singapore
The mission builds upon the close ties built through the UK-Singapore ‘Partnership for the Future’ launched last year and aims to deepen understanding of the growing space landscape and develop long-lasting partnerships.
Tech Ministry and National Agency to Lead Indonesia’s Research Agenda
Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo officially opened the 2020 National Coordinating Meeting of the Ministry of Research and Technology / National Agency for Research and Innovation. According to a recent press release, President Jokowi stated that the Ministry, being the research and innovation activities consolidator, should focus on developing strategic research priorities; increase the welfare of […]
