India joins the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence
GPAI is an international and multi-stakeholder initiative to guide the responsible development and use of AI, grounded in human rights, inclusion, diversity, innovation, and economic growth.
PolyU and M.U.S.T launch new AI system to advance COVID-19 diagnostics
This system can provide accurate clinical prognosis that can aid clinicians when considering appropriate early clinical management and appropriate resource allocation. It has been developed to assist global clinicians in combating COVID-19.
Vietnamese smartphone providers target local markets
Previously, the local industry had to compete with tech giants. Now, with the help of appropriate policies and technology, domestic brands can increase their shares in the market.
Philippine prepares for national rice technology forum
As part of the forum, technology demonstrations will be established in the three barangays in Butuan City, covering a total area of 100 hectares.
India creates national healthcare supply chain portal
Analytics from the platform will help manufacturers get updates on over-capacity and looming shortages and help reduce the wastage of resources because of inefficient forecasting and excess production.
Learning to thrive in a creative and intelligent digital workspace
OpenGovLive! Virtual Breakfast Insight discussed the challenges and solutions that come with the Modern Digital Workspace as for the foreseeable future this could be the new normal.
DAR Camarines Norte, Philippines adapts virtual court hearing
Virtual court hearings work like the customary court hearing. Instead of physical appearance in court, counsels of both parties are advised to attend and hear the case through videoconferencing.
HKU scholars develop fever detection system for public transportation
The non-intrusive system can be used for rapid screening and singling out suspected fever cases as it uses face detection technology to identify people and automatically check the forehead temperature of multiple persons at the same time.
Singapore announce results of third Government Bug Bounty Programme
Hacker-powered security continues to be key in GovTech’s approach to cybersecurity, with three bug bounty programs successfully completed to date.
Kerala, India launches IoT-based mask disposal smart bin
BIN-19 is used to disinfect facemasks and has a mobile application to navigate it, web portal for status alerts, and box open alerts.
Vietnam explores telecom infrastructure sharing
The sharing same technological infrastructure would not only help save money, but also reduce the volume of power to be consumed.
Singapore, Chile and New Zealand Sign Digital Economy Partnership Agreement Electronically
Minister for Trade and Industry Singapore, New Zealand’s Minister for Trade and Export Growth and Chile’s Minister of Foreign Affairs signed the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement electronically via videoconference.
Australia’s Northern Territory pushes for more renewable energy
Better integration of new, cleaner and cheaper power technologies in the region’s electricity systems will boost industry and create jobs for those in the Northern Territory.
COVID-19 affected innovation sector to be supported by AU$800,000
Helping innovative start-ups and SMEs during the state’s economic recovery period is critical to both preserving existing jobs while ensuring organisations are well-positioned to create new viable businesses and additional jobs.
Telestroke service rolled out across regional NSW
Telestroke services are a web-based approach to treating stroke victims who have not been admitted to a hospital. NSW has recently rolled the novel smart service to remove geographical barriers and improve outcomes for thousands of regional and rural stroke patients every year.
Albany gets hi-tech early childhood centre
Built at a cost of $2.5 million, the classrooms have the latest embedded technologies including access to wireless devices and interactive touch screens. The centre is also energy efficient with a variety of self-monitoring heating, cooling and light-sensing tech.
IT recruitment demand quadruples in Vietnam
Between 2010-20, recruitment demands of the software department division accounted for over 50% of the total demand.
Quirino, Philippine launches webinar series: NEW NORMAL
The series of webinars will focus on building competencies, enabling parents as academic tutors, and guiding them with the basic of online platforms on teaching methods.
New black ice detection and warning system installed on Midland Highway
The new warning system uses infrared cameras to monitor the road surface for the presence of water or ice, and remotely activates a warning light to alert drivers to potential hazards.
Pigcawayan, Philippine launches Basic Digital Literacy
The programme will be a viable access point for online-based learning since most academic activities have now moved to the online realm.
HK government tech lab launches V-OS Cloud Authentication solution
The solution can help reduce costs for On-Premise deployments. It is secure yet easy to deploy, and any updates or upgrades are done Over-The-Air.
Singapore to conduct Coastal 5G network trials
Singapore is keen to deepen collaboration with key partners to pilot innovative use cases for 5G technology in the maritime industry and also to support the development of local capabilities within Singapore’s small and medium-sized enterprises.
AgSur, Philippine sets up online market
The SK Federation coordinated with the different government agencies, so they could help operations such as the distribution of relief packs to the barangays.
IT businesses to support Hanoi in smart city development
IT businesses in the country plan to launch smart projects like traffic control and transport centres.
MHRD India launches e-booklet on cyber safety for children
The booklet will help spread awareness online about the basic do’s and don’ts of internet safety.
AI proves to be essential tool for Governments to combat COVID-19
Governments have been able to respond to the health crisis with the help of AI;.and going forward it will prove to be a key tool in monitoring the recovery and improving early warning tools.
Data management and protection is paramount in a volatile environment
In a digital environment, people produce vast volumes of data that organisations must capitalise and monetise. Consequently, managing and protecting data becomes a priority for organisations – safe guarding their clients’ and the organisation’s interests.
PolyU secures HK$32.6 million funding for tech research
The funding will help advance research in various areas including data storage technology, space exploration, edge learning, glaucoma treatment and ultrasound imaging technology for assessing cardiovascular diseases.
Vietnam builds a cashless ecosystem
Vietnam has immense potential in terms of mobile money deployment as phone subscriber density has reached 100% of the population.
Singapore Government to spend $3.5 billion on ICT procurement in 2020
The projected expenditure will be in five key focus areas – new tech tools to respond to COVID-19; citizen and business-centric digital services; ICT systems on cloud; modernisation of government ICT infrastructure and use of data analytics, AI and sensors within the public sector.