Sensing tech to aid sustainable tree management
The team’s smart sensor uses the Low-power, Long-range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) for transmitting data in real-time while consuming low energy.
HKU codevelops automated laser-scanning ‘hunter drone’
The drones use Laser-Stimulated Fluorescence (LSF), a technique co-developed at HKU. The application of LSF to an aerial system is possible because of the laser’s ability to project over great distances with little power loss.
Singapore and the Republic of Korea begin digital partnership negotiations
The initiative will strengthen the collaboration between the two countries’ economies and position them favourably to move fast and tap opportunities offered by the digital economy in emerging digital areas, cross-border data flows, digital identities, fintech and AI governance frameworks.
HK government tech lab launches new PaaS system
This ecosystem will provide preventative intelligence for any organization to address identified vulnerabilities and deploy tested remediations based upon community input or the firm’s proprietary PaaS validation.
Thailand’s SET and SEC jointly launch new digital platform
The Prof. Link platform will further facilitate license renewal by digitalizing the whole process, which means more efficiency and convenience and fewer burdens on all parties involved.
DICT amends Philippine Cloud First Policy
The policy provides a guide to safety protocols on the access, storage, processing, and transmission of data in the cloud.
Malaysia 5.0 to help push forward local SMEs
Malaysia 5.0 outlines a problem-solving approach to society’s challenges and problems through the deployment and implementation of 4IR technologies which integrates both physical and digital environments.
Singapore businesses expand overseas with the government’s Grow Digital Initiative
The Grow Digital initiative is designed for SMEs who are keen to take their first steps into new markets but who may not yet have the resources to invest in establishing a physical presence overseas.
HKU develops new fibre laser microscope
The newly innovated microscope generates far less noise than customary designs, and the compactness and stability make it suitable for use in operating rooms in hospitals.
Undersea cable to increase internet speeds between Vietnam and Asian countries
The cable will have the largest bandwidth capacity in Vietnam, three times greater than the current ASEAN Pacific Gateway cable.
IIT-Guwahati, India provides free AI courses
Learners will be taught several modules during the course, including AI and problem-solving by search and knowledge representation and reasoning.
Maritime digitalisation playbook helps sector accelerate digital transformation efforts
The Maritime Digitalisation Playbook helps maritime companies to understand the digital gaps in the industry and how they can use technologies to close these gaps; it also includes the various government schemes to support the companies in their digitalisation efforts.
Ag-Tech to revive Australia’s economy
The agriculture space is huge, critical and lasting – an ideal sector for increased integration with technology. The ag-tech sector holds immense potential as a cornerstone of the nation’s post-COVID-19 economy.
Quantum tech has ‘huge potential’ in Australia
Quantum tech could potentially advance technological capabilities in several different sectors, including communications, drug and materials development and national security.
Vietnam launches AI-based language applications
The launch formed part of a series of events hosted by the government to introduce a selection of Made-in-Vietnam digital platforms contributing to the country’s digital transformation.
COVID-19 technology: Philippine provinces utilise tracking applications
Provinces around the country are developing tracking apps as the early detection of the virus will minimise further spread.
Government agencies use webinars for information dissemination
The Department of Science and Technology, Department of ICT, Philippine Press Agency, and the Civil Service Commission are using webinars to keep citizens updated.
Australia rallies to mitigate effects of latest cyber-attack
The government has advised all Australians and organisations to patch their internet-facing devices properly, ensure they always use multi-factor authentication to secure your internet access and become an ACSC partner.
Malaysia sets new digital learning ambitions
DELIMa offers applications and services that are required by teachers and students within the Malaysian school system, which includes digital learning enabling tech and resources.
HK government supports I&T development
The Government has also launched the Distance Business Programme to provide funding to enterprises to adopt information technology (IT) solutions for developing distance business.
Australia must develop a national security cloud
The ASPI has called on the government to commit to major investments in cloud infrastructure and services for Australian intelligence agencies as part of any government stimulus to Australia’s digital economy.
14 Digital Bank Applicants in Singapore Accepted for Next Stage of Assessment
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that 14 of the 21 digital bank applications have met the eligibility criteria required for the application to be considered. These eligible applicants, comprising five digital full bank (DFB) applicants and nine digital wholesale bank (DWB) applicants, will progress to the next stage of assessment. In January 2020, […]
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, India launches e-Office
Over 50,000 officers will use the application, making the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs one of the largest government departments to automate its internal office procedures.
DICT fast-tracks free WiFi project in Philippine schools
DICT is targeting to establish 2,527 live sites in public schools and 1,804 live sites in state universities and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) institutions.
Singapore-China Smart City Initiative agrees to accelerate and further digitalisation
The Singapore-China (Shenzhen) Initiative has produced substantial positive outcomes just months after its launch last year, in spite of the COVID-19 situation.
AI to propel Hong Kong’s economy
Demand for electronics items related to computers, webcams, microphones and medical applications, wearable tech and smartwatches with health-monitoring functions, as well as comfortable, multi-purpose and athleisure wear rises.
Philippine develops electronic filing services for metro workers
The Department of Labour and Employment-National Capital Region has launched a free e-filing service for Metro Manila workers to complete paperwork online.
UK launches Digital Trade Network to seize opportunities in Thailand
The network will support tech scale-ups in Asia Pacific interested in the UK market, by providing a direct link to key tech clusters across the country.
E-Commerce Standard launched to build trust and transparency in online transactions
Developed by the Working Group on e-commerce, the standard comes through an industry-led effort made up of representatives from consumer and retailer associations, e-marketplace, payment and logistics service providers and Nanyang Polytechnic’s Singapore Institute of Retail Studies.
NZ explores IT in asset management programme for district health boards
A significant lift in investment of around $2.3 billion is necessary to deliver an efficient digital health environment.