NZ police investing in facial recognition tech
The New Zealand police have been setting up a NZ$9 million facial detection software that would identify people using a live feed from CCTV. Run by a non-police contractor, the system will collect over 15,000 images a year. Some of the information is held in an Official Information Act (OIA) response. Inquiries show that the […]
Singapore Senior Citizens Go Digital During Pandemic
The Seniors Go Digital programme has made good progress, with more than 16,000 seniors benefitting from the programme since it was launched in May 2020. The Infocomm Media Development Authority – IMDA, launched the Seniors Go Digital programme to help seniors embrace digitalization so that they can lead more engaged, informed and fulfilling lives. IMDA […]
Cordillera, Philippine goes online to strengthen disaster resilience
The Cordillera Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CRDRRMC) is engaging with local DRRM stakeholders for the second year of the Cordillera Resilience Caravan through an online platform. The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) in 2019 led the conduct of Provincial DRRM Caravans in the region, which served […]
Accelerated Digitalisation due to COVID-19 Increases Pressure to Ensure Seamless User Experience
The pandemic has brought about drastic changes to our personal and business lives and in particular how we carry out our financial transactions and access Government Services. These services have mostly moved online. It has slowed down business operations, closed borders, disrupted daily life but on the other hand, it has accelerated digitalisation in a […]
Vietnam uses AI to automate electronic identification processes
Know Your Customer (KYC) refers to customer identity verification, which is a requirement set by providers that offer sensitive services such as banking, finance, and telecommunications to prevent users from using services for illegal purposes such as money laundering and cheating. Electronic KYC (eKYC) uses new technologies such as face and writing identification, Big Data, […]
Indian common service centres to offer services via e-government app
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Common Service Centre (CSC) E-Governance Services India Limited, earlier this week. CSCs are the access points for the delivery of essential public utility services, social welfare schemes, healthcare, financial, education, and agriculture […]
UnionBank Philippines’ simple and seamless cryptocurrency exchange
This project is a part of UnionBank’s futuristic vision that aims to legitimise and regulate the cryptocurrency exchange in the country.
US aids Vietnam in smart city operations centre development
Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Information and Communications on 25 August signed an agreement with the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) on technical assistance to build a smart city operations centre. The signing took place at the Ho Chi Minh City – US Business Summit: Driving Partnerships and Innovation for the Future. […]
An intelligence-driven SOC is necessary for public sector organisations to function effectively and efficiently
After an immensely informative and interactive session with delegates from the telecom industry across ASEAN, OpenGov Asia ventured to discuss the importance of an intel- driven security operations centre with executives from Indonesian public sector agencies. The session on 27 August witnessed a 100% attendance and a high level of interaction with the audience from Indonesia. The […]
Innovative Aquatic Self Driving Robots Set to Clean Up City Waterways and Rivers
An innovative start up in China has deployed over 40 boats in the rivers of China in a bid to stop pollution at the source and to stop anymore waste from reaching the ocean. Founded in 2017, ORCA-TECH uses urban and coastal waters as scenarios, supported by many scenario iterations and ultra-long surface driving data, […]
Multiple International IP Agreements made during Singapore’s IP Week 2020
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) forged new Intellectual Property (IP) partnerships this week, enabling enterprises to use IP partnerships to access international markets and strengthen Singapore’s role as a global IP hub. These long-term strategic agreements to cooperate and collaborate will enable smoother, faster adoption of IP standards so that innovations can be […]
Current cybersecurity landscape demands a robust, intelligence-driven Security Operations Centre
After engaging in rich discussions on the need to have more robust, technology-driven cybersecurity systems with delegates from the healthcare and public sector industry, OpenGov Asia set out to get the telecom industry’s take on it. On 26 August 2020, OpenGov Asia hosted an OpenGovLive! Virtual Breakfast Insight to discuss the relevance of a Security […]
NSW commits $180 million to expand cybersecurity
The Government of New South Wales recently announced a three-year investment of $180 million that aims to broaden the scope of Cyber Security NSW to help protect the state against cyber-crime. The task force of experts will enhance NSW’s world-class cybersecurity infrastructure. The extra funding will allow the government to quadruple the size of its central cybersecurity […]
HKUST launches HK’s largest-scale solar power system
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) recently announced its latest commitment to being a sustainability leader in Hong Kong by launching a renewable energy project that will include the installation of up to 8,000 solar panels at over 50 locations on campus. Upon completion, this will be Hong Kong’s largest solar energy […]
Hanoi, Vietnam to provide free Wi-Fi at tourist sites
In a document sent to relevant authorities, the municipal Department of Information and Communication asked the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) to install a free public Wi-Fi system at tourist spots in the urban districts of Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh, and Tay Ho, the outlying district of Ha Dong and Son Tay town. Hanoi […]
New channel for E-sports and tech news launches in Thailand
Thailand’s largest GSM mobile phone operator announced the launch of TechStorm, the world’s first 24/7 HD channel focusing on Asian Esports and tech innovations stories. The channel is now available on Thailand’s Number 1 leader in Digital Life Service Provider. Its exclusive content will be made available to all channels of the operator’s PLAY subscribers, which are […]
Want to get into tech? Here’s what our new graduates say
In collaboration with GovTech These days, people really want to get into the thriving tech sector. Students are dreaming about being software engineers. Mid-career switchers are attending bootcamps in an attempt to get up to speed. For those of us who don’t have the luxury of time and background in the topic, […]
Government Technology Agency Awards Tender for Further Batches of TraceTogether Tokens
The Government Technology Agency has awarded the tender to design and manufacture further batches of the TraceTogether Tokens to two bidders – a consortium comprising Siix Singapore Pte Ltd and iWOW Pte Ltd; and PCI Private Limited. Design and Production of TraceTogether Token Drawing from the experience gained in producing the initial batch, GovTech will […]
Vietnam to make 30% of level 4 public services online this year
Prime Minister, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, has urged ministries and localities to have 30% of their online public services reach level 4 by the end of this year. He was speaking at an online meeting of the National Committee on e-government, earlier this week. Public services at level 4 allow users to fill in and send […]
Victoria rolls out online wellbeing support for families
The Victorian Government is helping parents and carers manage home learning and stay resilient during the coronavirus pandemic by providing a range of free online resources. The Minister for Education introduced a notable child psychologist for a webinar on 25 August 2020 and following high demand, a second will be held, 15 September 2020 – aimed […]
PolyU scholars co-develop next-gen batteries
As society becomes more mobile, rechargeable batteries have become essential for a wide range of applications in strategic industries such as automotive, power grid, aerospace, robotics and consumer electronics. Such increasing societal dependence makes battery safety, reliability and performance essential. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has joined an international research team led by Collège […]
New STEM centre in WA high school
Education and Training Minister visited Newton Moore Senior High School to officially open its impressive science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) centre, which was completed ahead of schedule earlier this year. The dedicated centre includes an engineering workshop, staff collaboration room, IT lab, storage areas, offices and kitchen facilities. External landscaping around the centre and refurbishments […]
IPOS Helps Businesses Use Intellectual Property During COVID-19 Pandemic
Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law Mr Edwin Tong said yesterday that the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) will roll out more initiatives to help businesses use intellectual property (IP) to thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Opening IP Week @ SG 2020, he announced new initiatives to speed up […]
Australia government launches cybersecurity research grant
A new defence industry support program will recruit small businesses to fight against cyber threats, receiving funding to develop ambitious, game-changing capabilities for the Australian Defence Force. The Defence Industry Competitive Evaluation Research Agreement (ICERA) will offer Australian small businesses opportunities to investigate innovative and visionary projects that contribute to improving the defence industry’s ability to […]
Department of Information and Communications Technology to host DigitalJobsPH training
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is set to conduct another DigitalJobsPH technical training in this city and Lanao del Sur. The purpose of this is to enhance technology skills and capabilities of an online worker. According to a press release, offering various tracks of free online technical training, this year’s DigitalJobsPh is […]
Vietnam government issues spam prevention measures
The government has issued a decree on the prevention of spam messages, spam emails, and spam calls. The decree figures out eight measures to prevent spam messages, spam emails, and spam calls: Building anti-spam systems Developing criteria to identify spam messages, spam emails, and spam calls Monitoring and sharing information and databases on sources of spam Collecting […]
India ramps up internet connectivity for villages post critical event – cyclone Nisarga
Cyclone Nisarga hit the Indian state Maharashtra in June. Parts of the West coast including, Mumbai, Raigad, Thane, and Palghar, were at high risk. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) termed the cyclone as a severe and dangerous one. Apart from the damage to life and livelihood, the cyclone disrupted daily life, including education. After the […]
Thailand’s digital content industry expected to soar
Thailand’s digital content industry is expected to surpass THB30 billion in value this year, driven by the rise in demand as users spend more time online in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The President of the Digital Content Association of Thailand stated that in the pre-COVID period, Thailand’s digital content industry grew at least […]
HKBU launches online counselling programme
A research team led by the Department of Social Work at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has launched an online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) programme named REST Online for tertiary students aged 18 or above with mild to moderate levels of psychological distress. The programme is recruiting 280 tertiary students with the aim of providing […]
Increased Interest in Singapore’s Smart Nation Scholarship
The Smart Nation Scholarship continues to attract strong interest with 723 applications received this year, an increase from 614 applications received in 2019. Nine out of 233 applications were awarded the scholarship in 2018, and fourteen out of 614 applications were awarded the scholarship in 2019. Younger generation interested in co-creating Singapore’s Digital Future The […]
