Critical Event Management platform launched in NSW
In Australia, the operator of the suburban passenger rail network serving the city of Sydney in New South Wales announced that it is deploying a safety, security and emergency management platform called CriticalArc’s SafeZone. The system will help mitigate risks to staff and customers and strengthen its capacity to respond to incidents and emergencies. SafeZone will […]
CityU secures funding for tech research
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) announced that it has been granted over HK$23 million in research funding from the inaugural Senior Research Fellow Scheme (SRFS) and Research Fellow Scheme (RFS) under the Research Grants Council (RGC). The success in securing funding for the development of four research projects is testimony to the university’s research […]
Advanced Analytics and AI: backbones of fraud prevention and security intelligence for FSI
In continuation of the Virtual Breakfast Insight series in collaboration with SAS, OpenGov Asia delivered another enlightening event on 18 August 2020: Powering Next Generation Fraud Prevention and security intelligence through Advanced analytics and AI. The audience for this event comprised of delegates from the financial sector industry based in the Philippines with full house […]
IMDA to support Mobile Operators Interim 5G Offerings in Singapore
Singapore remains on track to deploy two nationwide 5G standalone (SA) networks by 2025, with 5G SA capabilities covering at least half of Singapore by end-2022. 5G SA networks are completely independent of 4G networks, and can deliver a full suite of 5G capabilities including network slicing to support different use-case requirements, significant improvement in […]
HKU index shows fintech market sentiment remains stable
The HKU FinTech Index Series Project released the Hong Kong FinTech Buzz Index (FBI) for the second quarter (Q2) of 2020 on 17 August 2020. According to the 1,190 news articles analysed in the past three months, the FBI for the second quarter (Q2) of 2020 is 101.6, a slight decline of 0.1 index point […]
Hernani Town, the Philippines installs free Wi-Fi for schools and barangay centres
The local government unit (LGU) of Hernani, a fifth-class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, has installed free Wi-Fi in schools and barangay centres. According to a press release, the project COVID-19 Response to Education and Wi-Fi is one of the Mayor’s priorities. Through the initiative, residents can freely connect to the internet via their […]
Driving forward e-learning in Thailand
Thailand’s country’s third-largest mobile operator by subscribers has joined the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) and the Thai Media Fund in rolling out an e-learning platform to enhance digital literacy among youth. The move aims to turn youth susceptible to online abuse into agents promoting digital literacy among friends. The platform was introduced on 17 […]
Vietnam extends 5G network testing licences
The Telecommunications Department said that the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) license to test 5G technology has expired, and it has asked for an extension. The state-run Viettel Group and MobiFone’s licences have been extended until January 2021 and May 2021. According to a press release, a representative of the Telecommunications Department under the Ministry […]
Malaysian bank rolls out innovative digital-first solutions
A local Malaysian bank recently introduced two digital-first solutions for customers, namely the online-to-branch account opening process for individual banking customers and Biz Financing Portal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). These paperless solutions are aimed at making the bank’s banking offerings more accessible, providing safety and convenience by leveraging digital capabilities to enhance the customer […]
An Intelligence-driven modern SOC is essential to operate effectively in the current cyber landscape
In the light of the pandemic and remote working becoming the new norm, the cybersecurity landscape has changed dramatically. Especially in the essential services industries like healthcare, governments, telecom, etc. that did not get any respite during the last few months. In fact, agencies and organisations in these sectors were working increasingly and incessantly to […]
Vietnam explores solutions to better e-government
In its recent report on the United Nations’ (UN) e-government rankings, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) proposed that the Prime Minister direct and assign key tasks to ministries, branches, and localities to implement a number of solutions to improve Vietnam’s e-government ranking based on the UN’s assessment. Implementing a digital government development strategy The […]
Electronic prescriptions being expanded to support Melbourne
Following successful testing since May 2020, the rollout of electronic prescriptions across greater Melbourne will be expanded beyond the current communities of interest. Electronic prescribing is being implemented in General Practices and Community Pharmacies across Australia. Currently, the e-solution has been managed through an approach of testing and continuous improvement across a growing number of ‘communities […]
New digitalisation platform launches in HK
The latest solution by a firm within the Hong Kong Smart Government Innovation Lab is now ready to be acquired by companies and institutions. Solution description The platform, called DragOnce, allows both IT and non-IT users to digitise their processes, including workflows, without coding, and it supports both web or mobile apps. In addition, the […]
Vietnam blockchain platform debuts to assist digital transformation
The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) recently debuted the akaChain blockchain platform, as part of a program introducing Make-in-Vietnam digital platforms. The akaChain, developed by Vietnam’s largest tech firm, supports enterprises in quickly building their business network systems and distributed applications using blockchain technology. It shortens the time spent on several tasks like electronic-know […]
Digital Transformation Support for the Singapore Logistics Sector Amidst Pandemic
COVID-19 has accelerated businesses’ shift towards digitalisation. Digital tools can provide greater transparency across global supply chains, improve the efficiency of business processes and deepen trust in the integrity of supply chains. Building on this momentum and the broader need to strengthen our supply chains, Enterprise Singapore and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) have […]
India launches AI step-up modules to students nationwide
The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) in collaboration with the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) has launched the ATL AI Step-Up Module for students, which will drive artificial intelligence (AI) education and innovation across the country. The initiative was launched after the AI project, ATL AI Modules by the Atal Innovation […]
Thailand’s U-tapao airport to become smart
Thailand’s largest mobile operator by subscribers has partnered with U-tapao airport to support digital infrastructure for a 5G network, WiFi 6 and other tech solutions in a bid to turn it into a smart airport. U-tapao airport is located in the Eastern Economic Corridor, one of the government’s strategic priorities under the Thailand 4.0 policy. […]
Indonesia Financial Audit Board’s use of technology to cope with the coronavirus
During the five-month pandemic, the Financial Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia (Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan Republik Indonesia – BPK RI) conducted audits of financial reports from various ministries and state institutions as well as local governments with a work from home (WFH) pattern. Under normal conditions, the submission of unaudited financial reports to BPK […]
The Philippines pushes for reliable internet connectivity
Philippine Senator Christopher Go is calling on the government and the private sector, particularly telecommunications companies, to work together to provide reliable internet connectivity so that Filipinos can easily transition to online modes of transactions. According to a press release, the Senator reiterated the importance of fast and reliable internet to avoid face-to-face transactions amid […]
CityU helps examine roles of Wearable and mHealth tech
The Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering Team from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) participated in a 60-person expert Task Force organised and led by the team of Harvard Medical School at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, USA and published jointly with the team a study entitled “Can mHealth Technology Help Mitigate the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic?” […]
Australia investing in future cybersecurity workforce
Australia is looking well beyond the pandemic and even the near-term when it comes to future-proofing its digital landscape as well as protecting it. The Australian government has invested more than A$ 9 million in Australian Digital Technologies Challenges which provides free online activities for students in Years 3 to 8. As of June 2020, […]
NZ one-stop ‘jobs and training’ online service
In a recent article, OpenGov Asia shared how New Zealand has been recognised internationally throughout the pandemic for efforts in fighting COVID19, and in particular, it has been recognised for its’ impressive leadership from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Key leadership practices which are leading to New Zealand’s success is the government’s willingness to let themselves […]
DTA’s Digital Marketplace boosting Australian SMEs
The Digital Marketplace plays an important role in digital sourcing transformation (in Australia). It removes barriers to make it easier for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to do business with the government. The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) recently achieved the A$2 billion milestone, showing the ongoing strength of the Digital Marketplace and continued transformation of the […]
India launches Online Dashboard for National Infrastructure Pipeline
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, recently inaugurated the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) Online Dashboard. The National Infrastructure Pipeline is designed to strengthen the vision of an Aatma Nirbhar Bharat (a Self-reliant India). The India Investment Grid (IIG) is an interactive and dynamic online platform that showcases the best investment opportunities in […]
DOST’s Science & Technology grants for the new normal
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is encouraging researchers and innovators to take advantage of Science and Technology for a Resilient Community against the Pandemic (STRAP) programme. Recently launched, successful applicants could get an almost PHP 5 million grant for quick response technologies or projects that would help address the pandemic or deal with […]
MAS to Give S$250 Million to Accelerate Innovation and Technology in Financial Sector
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that it will commit S$250 million over the next three years under the enhanced Financial Sector Technology and Innovation Scheme (FSTI 2.0) to accelerate technology and innovation driven growth in the financial sector. The launch of FSTI 2.0 was announced by Mr Ravi Menon, Managing Director, MAS, at […]
Developing an IoT system for Thailand
Thailand is looking to develop a better ecosystem to support the Internet of Things (IoT) which has been heralded as an important tool. This technology will help the government attain its ambitious goal of building smart industries following the Covid-19 period. 5G wireless technology, which promises super-fast exchange of data, is crucial but was not […]
HK car parks to benefit from novel smart parking solution
An incubatee at the Hong Kong Smart Government Innovation Lab recently announced that their latest solution is now ready to be acquired by companies and institutions. Solution description With the development and general application of Video Analytics Technology, smart parking solutions are not bound only to License Plate Recognition and Ticketless functions anymore. The following […]
PolyU secures funding for health tech R&D
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has secured over HK$18 million funding from the Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF) of the Food and Health Bureau (FHB), to commence eight research studies on COVID-19. These projects cover a wide range of disciplines including health technology, biomedical sciences, healthcare, rehabilitation as well as social sciences. PolyU hopes […]
NSW government to roll out e-invoicing service
The NSW Department of Customer Service (NSW DCS) has appointed a company that provides electronic data interchange (EDI) services for businesses to implement a sustainable e-invoicing solution that streamlines the payment experience for suppliers. E-invoicing provides faster payments and automates the procure-to-pay process, providing many benefits for DCS and suppliers. NSW DCS encompasses more than 30 […]
