Building operational resilience in public sector services from a cybersecurity lens
OpenGov Asia Virtual Breakfast Insight explores cutting edge solutions to help public sector securely continue operations during crisis.
DICT, Philippines empowers agency through Thrive in a Virtual Environment webinar
Aimed at helping management and employees cope with the impact of COVID-19, participants learnt how to navigate their businesses in the digital space and how to stay healthy amid the pandemic.
Indian eBloodServices mobile app launched
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a mobile application for citizens to procure blood donations more easily.
Cyberjaya calls for smart city innovators
Selected start-ups will be given the opportunity to participate in an intensive 5-month programme that enables them to develop solutions enriching Cyberjaya’s smart city offerings.
India unveils free digital learning platform
The SkillsBuild Reignite and the SkillsBuild Innovation Camp attempts to address the digital skills gap in the country.
Maritime technology start ups to get investment boost from SEEDS capital and partners
Maritime technology start ups play an important role in accelerating digitalisation and innovation efforts to the sector for the new normal; the combined resources of the investment partners will help catalyse these efforts.
Digital habits rising in Southeast Asia
Many consumers and businesses in SEA have been quick to adapt to the digital world and cashless payments in order to stay safe and maintain a sense of normalcy in these extraordinary and uncertain times.
Overseas Filipino Bank to go completely digital
As part of their ongoing digital transformation strategy, the Philippines government has developed the country’s first fully digital bank to provide financial services to overseas Filipinos.
Thai central bank taps cement giant for digital currency pilot
The prototype system will be designed to reduce transaction steps and processing time, boost confidence and promote fintech innovation.
Victoria government invests heavily in AI
The new accelerator program will establish an AI internship program, run community-focused AI events and create over 75 new jobs through Boab AI and participating AI scaleups over four years.
PolyU’s newest research on quantum tech published
The research reports on cutting-edge research in quantum information optics. The team’s work has resulted in the development of an advanced high-dimensional quantum entangled optical chip (optical meta-device).
Singapore senior citizens to receive first batch of TraceTogether Tokens
Although about 2.1 million people have downloaded the TraceTogether app, in order to extend effective protection to as many people as possible, the Singapore Government have expanded the TraceTogether Programme to include a portable device – TraceTogether Token.
HK goverment tech lab launches virtual waiting room
When online visitors exceed capacity, they are redirected to a customizable virtual waiting room and then throttled back to the website or app in a controlled first-come, first-served order.
Accelerating digitalisation to help Singapore stay ahead in the new normal
The Singapore government has launched a slew of technological initiatives to allow citizens to stay safe, informed and connected during the pandemic as well as to ensure businesses survive and thrive in the new normal.
COVID-19 technology: Philippine research lab 3D prints PPEs
The Additive Manufacturing Research Laboratory is using 3D printing technology to provide medical equipment to frontline workers to fight COVID-19.
Vietnam explores economic digitalisation
Mobile money, developed by major telecommunication service providers, will accelerate economic digitalisation and serve as a catalyst for economic digital transformation.
India plans to digitalise tribal commerce
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, through the TRIFED agency, will support the socio-economic development of tribal regions by digitalising trade.
NBTC and DoA partner on 5G tech in Thai airports
The two agencies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for technical cooperation on a 5G study and services at the NBTC office. The move forms part of the smart airport project.
DOLE, Philippines launches online system for OFWs
The system will more efficiently deliver services for returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in an effort to ease their repatriation and provide re-entry support.
Free WiFi zones to be installed in Davao de Oro, Philippines
The local school board is investing in purchase transistor radios, WiFi units, laptops for the districts, and sound systems for the alternative learning modalities.
Selected schools in Malaysia to get smart digital health screening solution
The innovative screening solution will be rolled out in five schools to provide a safer environment for teaching and learning as well as ensuring the health and safety of students and teachers in the ‘new normal’.
Singapore prepares for thriving 5G ecosystem
Singtel and its partner will proceed to deploy nationwide 5G standalone networks that deliver full-fledged 5G capabilities that are complemented by localised mmWave deployments to provide high capacity 5G coverage.
Philippine Social Security System accepts benefit applications online
The unemployment benefit will be released through various SSS digital payment channels.
Vietnam National Public Service Portal to digitise administrative procedures
In May, the portal recorded 37 million visits and over 142,000 registered accounts, including 1,149 business accounts.
Singapore develops new standards to support resilience and sustainability
The standards continue to build trust and confidence in Singapore’s products and services for businesses and consumers. They are focusing on new and emerging areas in 2020, as well as addressing industry needs and national initiatives through standards that build sustainable and resilient industries and enterprises.
Online hub to support HSC students in NSW
All HSC students will access to the hub, so no student is disadvantaged. This will include supplying some students with devices and dongles or allowing students in remote areas access to school facilities to get them online.
Plants to be the future fuel for generating electricity
With a vision to use nature and its organic processes as the biofuel to power batteries of the future, Bioo aims to create a symbiosis between nature and technology to create a better life for everyone.
Indian scientists use nanotechnology for medicine production
The Institute of Nano Science and Technology has developed a nanotech-based, eco-friendly method to produce Rufinamide.
Targeted drought resilience support goes digital in Australia
As part of the program, lessons in computer literacy are being offered to ensure everyone who wants to access support can take part. Farmers can also access other programs offered online by Agriculture Victoria like learning modules on soil and irrigation management.
Philippine healthcare agencies use ICT to deliver services
Healthcare agencies are using webinars, upgrading systems, and launching online programmes to help citizens cope with the pandemic.
