Malaysia’s ICT spending to reach US$25 billion in 2023
Manufacturing in Malaysia continues to be the most significant revenue contributing sector, with its revenue contribution to the overall ICT spending expected to marginally increase from 18.4% to 18.5% of the total ICT revenues in period (2018-2023).
Hong Kong government calls for pedestrian flow data solution
The solution must apply to the areas of Development, Infrastructure as well as Transport, and must employ Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics technologies.
Coronavirus technology solutions raise data privacy concerns
Privacy and data protection laws cannot and should not get in the way of government strategy to saving lives. But even at times of crisis, data privacy should still be respected, and frameworks put in place.
Vietnam to export SARS-CoV-2 test kits to Ukraine and Finland
The kit uses a real-time Polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) technique developed by the Military Medical Academy and Viet A Corporation.
India approves semiconductors manufacturing scheme
The scheme will help offset the disability for the domestic manufacturing of electronic components and semiconductors to strengthen the manufacturing ecosystem in the country.
Vietnam to launch automated aviation customs system
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
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
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
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
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.
Vietnam launches mobile disinfection chamber
The chamber uses a 360-degree fog mist sprayer using an anolyte solution which is a powerful disinfectant against bacteria and viruses.
Indian scientists develop starch-based materials to stop rapid blood loss
Researchers have created a hemostat material that concentrates the natural clotting factors in blood by physically absorbing extra fluid.
New Zealand plans its first energy demonstration farm
The country’s first energy demonstration farm intends to provide solutions that meet the government’s carbon reduction requirements.
Vietnam scientists create COVID-19 test kit
Long-term investment should be poured into vaccines which is an effective preventive measure in case the disease occurs on a yearly cycle.
Singapore government invests in Legal Technology research
Singapore Management University said its five-year research program aims to create “smart” contracts and “smart” statutes. It will start with the design and development of a domain-specific, high-level computer programming language that will be used to code laws, rules and contracts.
UiTM signs MOUs to digitise campus
With the high-speed Internet access, UiTM will be able to provide its 180,000 students nationwide with a smooth online experience ideal for innovative teaching, learning and real-time lecturing.
HKSTP to roll out financial relief measures for incubatees
HKSTP aims to brave the coronavirus epidemic alongside its start-up community, continuing to serve as the backbone for Hong Kong’s innovation and technology ecosystem and help its start-ups thrive.
Thai hospitals roll out ninja robots to help combat Covid-19
Later models will be designed to bring food and medicine to patients and could also eventually be used to disinfect hospital wards.
E-learning platforms in Vietnam grow amid COVID-19 breakout
After the decision of the Ministry of Education and Training to let students of all levels nationwide stay at home, many e-learning systems saw a dramatic rise in users. One platform witnessed an increase of 4 times to reach 5 million, with a peak of 100,000 hourly visitors.
Supercomputers used to accelerate research on coronavirus cure
Combining supercomputers with large data allows researchers to solve problems by analysing Big Data and enabling exploration of new areas.
Vietnam’s potential for digital transformation
Vietnam’s GDP growth rate is expected to be 6.5% for 2020 and the next year. Vietnam also has advantages in human resources in technology. Many schools are offering training in IT, which would feed into the technology and data science labour pool.
Indian scientists develop new friction-reducing nanocomposite coatings
Many opportunities and application avenues are available for such nanocomposite coatings, including in the aerospace, automotive, and space sectors, where wear and corrosion are main problems.
Indian govt holds e-governance conference
The conference provided an excellent platform for the sharing of knowledge, experiences, lessons, the latest technology developments and best practices in designing and implementing sustainable e-governance initiatives.
Malaysia telecom exploring 5G adoption in Petaling Jaya
The is firm wants to help drive the adoption of 5G tech with IoT and AI solutions, to enhance daily operational matters for authority bodies and agencies across industries. The 5G Intelligent City and Public Safety solutions also complement MBPJ’s ambition to create a smart, sustainable, conducive and resilient city.
A*STAR scientists help develop Asian Immune Diversity Atlas
The team from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research’s (A*STAR’s) Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS), RIKEN, and Samsung Medical Centre aims to identify differences in the molecular properties of blood cells across five major Asian population groups – Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian and Malay.
Malaysia must continue to push digital transformation efforts
Malaysia must focus most of its effort into ensuring that no business is left behind during the country’s digital transformation process. This means that the Government will need to invest more in training programmes and knowledge exchange initiatives.
Australia greenlights next-gen energy tech projects
As part of the Australian government’s investment in the future of energy innovation, AUS$ 344,000 will be given to support two new industry-led collaboration projects through National Energy Resources Australia.
Australia’s new AI project aims to deliver archive reform
The overall aim of the BRII is to develop an accurate and scalable way to decide the value of government digital information and data using a wide range of technologies including AI, machine learning, automation, data management and analytics.
Australia’s myGov getting major overhaul
Services Australia is planning a Facebook-like digital services platform that aims to give Australians a single view of their interactions with the federal government.
The importance of contact tracing in Singapore and the role technology plays
Using tech has made finding and monitoring contacts after exposure to infected persons far more effective; it helps the health system to get this group adequate care and treatment and prevents further transmission of the virus.