India indigenously develops emergency retrieval systems for line towers
ERS is a lightweight modular system that is used as a temporary support structure to restore power after the collapse of transmission line towers during natural disasters.
Tech.Pass to encourage tech entrepreneurs to set up businesses in Singapore
Tech.Pass is part of Singapore’s multi-pronged approach to develop a strong base of technology companies and talent to ensure Singapore remains globally competitive.
HK government tech lab spotlights next-gen blockchain solutions
The company’s high-performance hybrid private blockchain system has real-time updates and a speed of up to 100,000 TPS.
NTC, Philippines fast-tracks telecom service restoration after Typhoon Ulysses
A memorandum has ordered all telecom companies to speed up repairs on telecommunication services in areas affected by the typhoon.
MDEC reinvents structure to lead Malaysia 5.0
MDEC’s new agile, streamlined and collaborative leadership structure will enable mass outreach and achieve its vision of Malaysia 5.0 – achieving a people-first society in the age of 4IR technology.
Vietnam’s Internet economy growth ranks second in Asia
Vietnam had a 33% surge in the number of finance apps downloaded, a 300% increase in searches for online lending apps in the past year and is expected to have 75.7 million Internet users by 2023.
Integrating Tech Solutions to Open Up Air Travel Amidst Pandemic
Demand for air travel around the world collapsed in mid-March 2020, and while it slightly rebounded over the summer, it decreased again with the beginning of the winter months and more national lockdowns across the globe. It seems that demand is expected to remain low for the foreseeable future. The resumption of domestic and international […]
ADHA launches program to modernise national digital health capabilities
The program aims to better connect Australia’s healthcare system and deliver significant improvements in the quality and efficiency of healthcare.
HKSAR government seeks support for new safety app
The HKSAR Government is working to solicit support from various wholesale and resale sectors for the LeaveHomeSafe mobile app and has encouraged more businesses to join the scheme
Leverage technology to effectively manage and respond to IT disruptions and outages
The pandemic has rendered existing incident management plans and strategies redundant; new ones should shrink response time and get the right people at the right time.
NZ science research, big data gets $84m boost
The funding has been designed so it can address real-world problems, while also giving researchers the freedom to innovate and come up with new ways to solve problems.
State-owned Broadband Network to improve internet quality, affordability in the Philippines
Proponents of a state-owned broadband network belive it would boost the economy and serve the country in the long run, as has similar infrastructure done in neighbouring countries.
Tech solution to accelerate resumption of cruise sector in Asia-Pacific
A total outbreak management system would enable cruise liners to have visibility of the overall health of everyone on board and build confidence in the restart of the badly hit sector.
Better citizen-service delivery is a major driver for the public sector to move to the cloud
With the significant attitudinal shift towards cloud for everything over the last few months, AWS has been focussing on scaling cloud capabilities and building trust in its customers.
Cybersecurity key for Vietnam’s digital transformation
Cyber resilience is considered critical to a successful and sustainable digital strategy and at the same time, cybersecurity is an inseparable part of digital transformation.
Enhancing Malaysia’s digital tech ecosystem
As well as strengthening the confidence of the country as a compelling digital and tech investment hub for SEA, MTM 2020 enables Malaysia to further its collective goals in building a 4IR-ready workforce and drive innovation.
Indonesia Ministry of Health urges local governments to deploy Digital Health Services
The Ministry of Health principally supports the growth of telemedicine and encourages healthcare service providers to begin adopting digital solutions appropriately and in line with government regulations.
Driving cybersecurity and data science innovation in SA
The alliance will deliver multi-disciplinary education courses for undergraduate and postgraduate students, along with the creation of a joint research and innovation fund to develop and attract innovation to South Australia.
Outbreak Management System Solution Key in Re-Opening Borders During Pandemic
There has been an increased focus on technology solutions to accelerate and help solve the problems the pandemic has created – a major one being to find solutions to re-open borders and restart the travel industry as a whole.
Digitally empowered citizens demand convenience, security and mobility in service delivery
Governments must leverage technology to meet the new demand of digital citizens as online services are the future of e-government.
Monetary Authority Singapore Advise Financial Institutions to Review Security Controls During Pandemic
Singapore’s financial sector has done well so far in its cyber and operational resilience amid the new operating environment created by the pandemic.
Five-day ICT course for Thai youth rolled out
The course aims to boost the government to prepare students for high-paying jobs in the rising digital market to contribute to Thailand’s ICT development.
DICT boosts communication services in aftermath of typhoon Goni
DICT department is offering free Internet and charging services to aid the areas that were devastated by the super typhoon in an effort to regain normalcy as fast as possible.
Country park monitoring system launched in HK
Using the firm’s FWA services, HK parks and wildlife sanctuaries can more effectively monitor and protect wildlife.
$35M Grant to Help Small Financial Institutions Adopt Digital Solutions for Data Reporting
The Productivity Solutions Grant provides funding support for smaller financial institutions to adopt regulatory reporting solutions from pre-approved managed service providers.
Tasmania ramps up digital transformation
The Our Digital Future policy of the Tasmanian Government aims to support initiatives that encourage the benefits of digital transformation to accrue more evenly across all sectors of the community and regions of the state.
Len-Indonesia Defense University cooperation on NCW-Based Interoperability Technology
This initiative aims to improve education, research, development of science and technology, especially in the defence sector by involving academics, government and industry.
HKSTP hosts first-ever virtual elevator pitch competition
The week-long programme epitomises the strength and resilience of Hong Kong’s rapidly growing innovation and technology ecosystem which propels start-ups and their ideas to success in Hong Kong, Asia and beyond.
India’s National e-Governance Division launches Online Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law
The programme helps senior government executives and agencies acquire skills to deal with cyber forensics cases as per the Indian Cyber Law and adopt global best practices, standards and guidelines.
Singapore Start-Up in collaboration with International Tech Giants launch Total Outbreak Management Solution
Liberty Corporate has been developed to provide a simple solution for organisations looking to return to work safely, and especially for those employees that simply cannot work from home.
