Leading Thai mobile operator applies 5G in hospitals
The initiative is part of a campaign to use the ultra-fast mobile broadband network to combat the coronavirus outbreak.
India launches information management portal for MSMEs
The system is fully integrated on a real-time basis with the government’s main grievances portal and the MSME Ministry’s other web-based mechanisms.
Government to Provide More Digital Solutions for Education and Healthcare Sectors
The Infocomm Media Development Authority and Enterprise Singapore have increased the range of pre-approved digital solutions to help Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in the healthcare and education sectors manage the impact of COVID-19. The new video teleconsultation and Learning Management System solutions will help healthcare and education providers to deliver their services remotely in order […]
10 Rumah Aman and PeduliLindungi apps help users stay safe in Indonesia
As part of a slew of apps, solutions and programs, the government launched the 10 Safe Houses app to keep citizens safe, give accurate information and provide access to essential goods online.
Department of Agriculture partners for its online delivery service
To support farmers and agripreneurs as well as serve citizens during the lockdown, the department has partnered up with a delivery service to ensure goods do not go waste and people get essential goods.
ReliefAgad app for electronic cash aid distribution launched by DSWD and DICT
The app has been designed to address paucity of beneficiary data, streamline data collection and curtail delays in distribution of funds under the Emergency Subsidy Program (ESP).
Online home services company to expand into the South East Asia
There is great opportunity in major urban areas across Southeast Asia and the expansion is particularly focused on three countries – Vietnam and Thailand in late 2020 or early 2021.
Victoria government launches e-commerce platform
The new e-commerce platform will launch at the Recharge 2020 Festival, hosting a range of small businesses and producers through virtual stalls.
UKM and partner give free out sim cards to boost online learning
Along with the free sim card initiative, 30 UG and PG students from various faculties at UKM will work with Teach for Malaysia to develop interactive online teaching materials to ensure students and schools continue to have access to continuing education while in lockdown.
MRT Jakarta launches accelerator programme
The new initiative is looking for startups with innovative products or services, with the aim of commercializing the solutions together with MRT Jakarta.
HKSTP firm develops real-time monitoring system
The firm developed the intelligent real-time monitoring system to accurately measure the blood oxygen content of wearers in real-time. This is a very important part of prevention and control, quarantine and can effectively help identify patients with asymptomatic infections.
India launches online platform for tribal youth skilling
The program will enable 5,000 citizens to harness the potential of digital tools to learn new ways of doing business and explore and connect with domestic and international markets.
Breakthrough tech indicates earlier detection for Alzheimer’s disease
The team’s new imaging approach based on Chemical Exchange Saturation Transfer MRI (CEST MRI) assesses the glucose uptake and clearance in the lymphatic system in the brains of mice in a non-invasive way.
Singapore’s Tourism Board uses technology and digitisation to support sector during pandemic
OpenGov speaks to Mr Quek Choon Yang, Chief Technology Officer, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) on the role technology and digitization plays in the tourism sector during this critical period and in building the sector’s capabilities to succeed in the digital age.
Thailand’s shopping malls will reopen with robots and drones
Thermal scanners at each entrance to check the temperature of everyone who enters, compulsory masks for all mall-goers and a robot will follows anyone who takes their mask off once inside and broadcast persistent messages asking them to put it back on are some measures taken by malls.
HK govt tech lab launches secure document sharing system
The solution, called OceanX Share, controls access to shared documents with password control, view/print/download control, the expiry date of the shared documents and control how many times a shared document can be accessed.
Malaysia to receive continued support from tech giant
The tech company has reaffirmed its commitment to expand its logistics operations to support Covid-19 relief aid and strengthen Malaysia as a leading trade and transhipment hub in the region.
Vietnamese mobile transactions forecast to increase by 400% by 2025
The top two priorities among the eight biggest banks of Vietnam for 2025 are core banking and payments systems.
Vietnamese mobile money pilot project submitted to PM for approval
There is significant room for mobile money in Vietnam, with around 63% of adults having bank accounts.
Emerging tech to boost Sydney economy to $30 billion over the next decade
The contribution of the four technologies (AI, IoT, blockchain and 5G) to the Sydney economy is expected to increase from 3% in 2024 to 5% in 2029.
S$6 million grant scheme to support Singapore fintech firms
The Monetary Authority of Singapore, Singapore FinTech Association and AMTD announced the launch of a S$6 million MAS-SFA-AMTD FinTech Solidarity Grant to support Singapore-based FinTech firms amid the challenging business climate caused by the COVID19 pandemic.
Victoria launches COVID-19 online chat room for rural women
Participants are invited to host a virtual morning or afternoon tea, after-work drinks or any other form of an online catch-up with their favourite community members or group.
Indian tech machine for rapid COVID-19 test results
The centres are working to supply components for 600 testing machines, 150 testing machine components have already been supplied to a private company.
Malaysian tech firms can now apply for government funding relief
The TSFRF is meant to address liquidity challenges faced by tech start-ups in this current period by providing on-hand working capital facilities to mitigate cash flow issues.
Malaysian tech firm to develop 3D printed nasal swabs
The tech firm announced that it was venturing into the manufacturing of nasal swabs in a bid to help the nation deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
HKSTP to organise Global Matching event for tech firms
The integrated one-on-one matchmaking event is calling for global tech ventures to pitch for business with world-class corporates and regional investors.
How Mapping Technology is Key in the Fight against COVID-19
Geographic information systems, or more commonly known as GIS, is a technology that combines location with real-time or static data. This technology collects, manages, analyses, and shares data to achieve location intelligence. Rooted in the science of geography, GIS integrates many types of data. It can use large data sets from different sources and represent […]
Indian smart city launches new tech to combat COVID-19
The Dehradun smart city has made its integrated command and control centre COVID-19-ready by developing monitoring and surveillance activities, along with several other initiatives. According to a press release, the Dehradun Smart City Limited (DSCL) authorities worked in collaboration with the District Administration in the planning and management of the requirements to fight the virus. […]
Regulatory test lab set up in Malaysia
The Lab aims to deliver accredited EMC testing services for manufacturers of electronic devices and mission-critical industries across wireless communications, IIoT, automotive, healthcare, and medical applications.
New Zealand scientists develop temperature-testing tech
The scientists have developed an automatic device can measure forehead temperature to within half a degree.
