A conversation with Bertrand Lee, GovTech’s Smart Nation Fellow
Chatbots tread a fine line between cold efficiency and the human touch and have the potential to make a significant impact in the lives of many Singaporeans, by improving the way citizens engage with government services.
Digital transformation to aid timely medicine delivery for Australians
As part of its Deregulation Agenda, the government is making significant digital reforms to the Therapeutic Goods Administration, cutting red tape for more than 4,000 businesses that applying to register medicines and medical devices annually.
Vietnam Military Bank to highlight digital offerings
The bank has piloted robotic payments and applied digital signature and electronic authentication tools on an app platform.
Thailand working on National Space Act
Thailand is confident that an official Space Act will propel the country’s space industry, primarily by capitalizing on the opportunities presented by NewSpace.
HK government tech lab launches new app
The solution employs blockchain and mobile technologies to track symptoms and validate, attest and store test results of all kinds (laboratory or rapid point-of-care PCR, antigen, antibody, etc.) for use in access protocols.
Indonesia keen to master maritime technology
More than 66% of the total area of Indonesia is the sea, making mastery of maritime technology critical to the nation’s economic future.
HKU team to study sewage for COVID-19 virus detection
The team has developed methods suitable for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in sewage in Hong Kong by using a centrifugal filter for pre-concentration. Further research will supplement the overall community surveillance system.
E-ticketing and tracking platform launched in Indonesia
The Ministry of Transportation is confident that e-ticketing and tracing applications will reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 on public transportation.
Research boost for solar panel efficiency and cost reduction
In addition to end-of-life issues, selected projects will also aim to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of solar PV for new or established applications and develop new materials.
Exploring Māori perspectives on ethical data management
The project will look at the tools, processes and mechanisms that can be offered to the community of developers to enable ethical use and to generate more equitable outcomes for Māori.
