Vietnam to launch automated aviation customs system
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The system would improve the efficiency of customs management at airports as it enables the easy tracking of imported and exported goods and backlogs.
HKUST develops smart geo-fencing tech for home quarantine
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Signature Home geo-fencing technology premise is that the collective signal variations within a certain location are unique to that location, forming its signature. The tech collects multifarious environmental signals such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and cellular in the dwelling place as its signature.
Indian institute develops a pest-resistant variety of cotton
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Whiteflies are one of the top ten devastating pests in the world that damage more than 2,000 plant species.
Vietnamese cities to trial e-collection of vehicle registration fees
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The pilot project will save money and time for taxpayers, contributing to modernising tax administration and collection in the state budget.
Connected Government: Singapore mobilising citizens in contact tracing efforts
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Singapore Government has launched a contact-tracing smartphone app to enable the relevant authorities to identify and trace those who have been in contact with people who have been infected with COVID-19 as part of a nation-wide effort to fight the spread of the disease.