Department of Heavy Industry, India promotes e-portal for automotive industry
The portal will host challenges for technology development and conduct market research and technology surveys to identify trends in the Indian automotive industry.
India government extends Aatma Nirbhar App Innovation Challenge
Submissions are from all over the country including remote and small towns, proof that talent exists across the country and not limited to the bigger cities and metros.
Medical profession and community embracing digital health tech
The Australian Digital Health Agency will continue to work with the health tech sector to improve the experience for healthcare professionals using IT in busy healthcare settings and the connection of their systems across the health sector.
Australian scholars use human hair to develop hi-tech water-testing devices
Using bio-waste to make carbon dots for water quality sensors without employing any harmful solvents, makes it a sustainable technology that truly adheres to the principles of green chemistry.
Digital economy now contributes one fifth to Malaysia’s GDP
The share of Malaysia’s GDP coming from the digital segment is expected to reach 20% by the end of 2020. This progress builds largely on the government’s digital strategy first launched over 20 years ago.
DTI Philippines launches e-forum for MSME resilience amid COVID-19
The e-forum aimed to help businesses navigate through the pandemic by providing expertise on how to recover and adapt.
National University Singapore Working to Solve Challenges Created by COVID-19
Investigators from NUS Biomedical Engineering at the NUS N.1 Institute for Health have been using AI, 3D printing and innovative methodology to make treatment, testing and infection prevention faster and more efficient.
Malaysia government allocates RM315 million for tech start-up industry
The Technology Start-ups Funding Relief Facility (TSFRF) was created top support technology start-ups that have been impacted by the currently adverse market and economic conditions and funding disruptions.
Australian blockchain community invited to push nation’s blockchain roadmap
The National Blockchain Roadmap Steering Committee has extended invitations from the broader Australian blockchain community to join collaborative working groups to progress the nation’s blockchain roadmap.
Telehealth and training key parts of Australian government’s CVOID-19 strategy
The training module and telehealth reforms are part of the government’s health response to COVID-19 to support key people working in the healthcare sector and provide continuous access.
MDEC launches funding initiative to empower tech start-ups
The programme is a response to tech start-ups that are the key drivers of digital transformation worldwide. Going digital is part of lifestyle today; enabling firms to better contribute will only boost Malaysia’s competitiveness.
Denmark, Korea and Estonia Top the 2020 UN E-Government Ranking
COVID-19 has now not only reinvigorated the role of digital government in delivering public services and in ensuring business continuity but has also brought about innovative ways in managing the crisis.
DICT, Philippine starts digital resource platform for government employees
It aims to help government employees manage the new virtual working environment. It will be updated regularly and was created at no additional cost to the government.
Vietnam jumps two places in UN e-government rankings
Vietnam aims to be in the top 70 countries in the EDGI rankings as part of the national digital transformation programme towards 2025.
HKSTP launches new programme for tech leaders
The programme will provide a variety of training and placement opportunities to equip the region’s young talent to become a driving force in the future of Hong Kong’s I&T sector.
Smart City Asia 2020 to boost Vietnam’s digital transformation
On display at the exhibition will be public lighting technology, equipment for smart building construction and management, smart education, and housing, among others.
Philippines province launches online action centre
Residents can communicate their concerns, reports, complaints, or requests by reaching the centre on its social media.
Thailand’s Digital Service Sandbox ready for businesses
The aim is to support new e-transaction business models and help them boost their security, reliability and user interface qualities.
Selangor State Government Task Force for COVID-19 complements efforts at federal level
Big Data Analytics and Machine Intelligence have been set up by the Selangor state government in Malaysia to assist its state Task Force for Covid-19.
Vietnam to commercialise 5G in October 2020
The country will indigenously produce 5G equipment, which is an important step for socio-economic development and national defence.
South Australia launches apps to improve public transport
By providing better, faster and more accurate information the government is empowering public transport customers to make better decisions about their journeys, providing a better service.
NSW to roll out new cybersecurity centre in Bathurst
The new centre is the first of its kind in the state, and not only will it create eight local jobs straight away, but it will also bring skilled workers to the region to further promote cyber employment opportunities in regional NSW.
Project Ubin paves way for blockchain deployment and commercial adoption
The project aims to help Monetary Authority of Singapore and the industry better understand the technology and the potential benefits it may bring through practical experimentation.
Australia pushing high-tech mining
To improve the safety, reliability and efficiency of the company’s operations across the State, the East Perth-based centre uses the latest technology and has invested in 34 new autonomous trucks.
Governments consider digital immunity passports for opening borders
One of the options being considered to make travel safer, is an immunity passport which collects testing data and enables people to share their immunity status with an employer, airline or airport security.
Leadership and an integrated approach are imperative for effective Critical Event Management
While Critical Event Management moves up the corporate priority list as staff return to office, the safety of employees becomes mission critical.
Intelligence-driven modern SOC to be the future of cyber resilience
OpenGov Asia’s latest Virtual Breakfast Insight discusses the importance of a Security Operation Centre in healthcare industry.
Philippine government’s e-commerce push
The Department of Trade and Industry and Department of Tourism hosted a webinar urging business owners to digitalise their processes.
Vietnam launches contests for digital solutions
Vietnam has launched Viet Solutions 2020 and a competition looking for AI-based applications and products.
Thailand Post plans Smart Mailboxes using IoT
Thailand Post is working with telecoms company CAT Telecom to produce mailboxes that use “Internet of Things” technology to make collection more effective and to better serve their customers.