Added Pressure on Governments in Asia to Manage Severe Weather Events During Pandemic
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Asia has experienced at least ten disasters in the first six months – the continent has faced everything from earthquakes, floods, landslides, volcanoes, typhoons, bushfires, all while dealing with the pandemic.
PolyU launches masters programme to propel health tech
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The new curriculum covers various aspects including health technology, physics and engineering – offering interdisciplinary training for professionals who are keen to pursue a career in the field of medical physics.
Vietnam pilots smart city mobile app in Da Nang
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The application will enable smartphone users to easily access public information services and connect with local authorities.
MDEC partners to train Malaysian students in analytics
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The programme enables students to certify in programming, machine learning and visual analytics through e-learning courses, supported by online communities and webinars.