New WA mobile app aims to save lives this bushfire season
In addition to launching a new advertising campaign to urge Western Australians to develop a bushfire plan, the New My Bushfire Plan website and app were launched to help families manage their bushfire risk.
CE policy address: promoting HK as an international I&T hub
Over the next few years, the HKSAR will focus on developing the region into an international innovation and technology hub, promoting diversified development, and creating jobs.
Vietnamese techfest explores AI solutions to COVID-19
The fest aims to promote the research and application of AI in healthcare, education, business, trade, finance, and agriculture.
Thailand’s national AI ethics looks for cabinet approval
Proposed AI ethics principles have been approved by the NDESC which to ask the cabinet to endorse these guidelines for public use of AI by next month. Ethics guidelines for other digital technologies could be rolled out in the future.
Vigilance urged as Cert NZ report records highest cybersecurity incidents
The record high incidents serve as a wakeup call for Kiwis to tighten up their online security and they have been encouraged to update their operating systems, software and install antivirus software.
Chennai, India deploys tech to manage floods
The government has deployed amphibians and robotics machines to remove silt in water bodies in almost all zones in the city.
Malaysia’s tech sector expected to record upcycle
The tech sector shows positive growth outlook due to the rollout of 5G networks, the ramp-up of semiconductor components and equipment, development of sub-sectors such as IoT, AI and electric vehicles and Industry 4.0.
NZ tech sector gains momentum with export growth
The continued growth in exports, accompanied by increased employment puts the sector in a solid position to take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves.
Australia and Singapore Begin blockchain trial for cross border trade
The trial supports the government’s recently announced Simplified Trade Agenda, which will reform and digitise trade compliance processes.
Growth of online shopping given momentum to digital transformation in Indonesia
The Minister of Trade believes that to be able to carry out digital transformation, business actors are required to have reliable employees with abilities that meet the needs of the digital era.
