Asian Institute of Digital Finance Established in Singapore to Strengthen FinTech Education and Research


The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) announced in a press release on 4th August 2020 that they will be setting up a research institute to develop deep capabilities supporting the demands of digital financial services in Asia. The Asian Institute of Digital Finance […]
Australia’s clean energy strategy and ambitions


The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted governments around the world to respond quickly and decisively to protect their people and economies. In Australia, the country’s state and federal governments have come together in a unified response, listening to advice from experts, and working together to limit the spread of the virus. Apart from ramping up adoption […]
MDEC partners with industry players to boost tech


The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) recently entered into partnerships with a leading bank and a Chinese tech giant. On 24 July 2020 MDEC signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Malaysian branch of a multinational investment bank and financial services holding company. The MoU focuses on enhancing the adoption of technology among small and […]
GDHP white papers: international collaboration boosts digital health tech


Four White Papers have been published by the Global Digital Health Partnership (GDHP) of over 30 nations including Australia detailing what GDHP member countries are doing to deliver digital health services and improve patient health outcomes. The GDHP is currently chaired by India. The Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India […]
New mobile tech solution launched in HK


The incubatees at Hong Kong’s Smart Government Innovation Lab have sustained their releases of novel and relevant innovations despite COVID-19 creating a rather unfavourable economic environment. Recently another of the Lab’s firms, Gianthouse, announced their solution which is now ready to be acquired by companies and institutions. Solution description The first solution was developed by […]