Digital STARS Showcase promotes digital transformation in Vietnam
The forum has built a network connecting tech start-ups in ASEAN, creating opportunities to exchange experiences and encourage new technologies.
PolyU-made space instruments complete lunar sampling for Chang’e 5
The probe uses two methods of sampling: one uses a robotic arm for multiple-point surface sample collections, and the other is to drill underground.
DICT announces launch of online business processing system in Ifugao
The implementation of the new business processing software is in consonance with the government’s agenda to streamline public transactions.
MDEC launches Go-eCommerce Expo
The three-day initiative aims to encourage and equip 3,000 local businesses to consider and embrace live streaming e-commerce as a new channel to improve their sales.
India connects 2,927 courts under e-Courts Project
The e-Courts project aims to improve justice delivery through the universal computerisation of district and subordinate courts.
Data analytics and analytic process automation are critical to upscale businesses
Data analytics and RPA continue to evolve and open avenues of growth for organisations worldwide but are dependent on a paradigm shift in an organisation’s cultural thinking.
India introduces its first satellite-based narrowband-IoT network
The technology will connect machines, sensors, and industrial IoT devices, linking BSNL’s satellite-ground infrastructure and providing pan-India coverage, including the Indian seas.
Western Australia government signs common use deal with tech giant
The CUA covers the tech giant’s cloud computing services, enterprise support, professional services, training and certification, and its marketplace.
Philippine agriculture department gets funding for new smart greenhouse projects
The department is rolling out a set of initiatives as it aims to increase production and help farmers and farm owners to transition to more innovative agricultural methods.
Thailand’s 5G subscriptions market share to exceed 55% by 2025
5G adoption in Thailand is driven by growing popularity for 5G mobile applications, the decline in 5G handset prices, the need for enterprise digital transformation and the Thailand government’s smart city initiatives.
Vietnam encourages domestic development of cybersecurity products
Revenue from domestic cybersecurity products compared to foreign products increased from 18% in 2015 to 39% in 2019 and is expected to be 45% by the end of the year.
HKU team invents novel fluidic processor
The new tech can be in biomedical testing and diagnosis to lower the risk of contamination and infection in the process. The team aims to integrate the platform with an AI system to create a fully automatic system for liquid processing.
Philippine businesses are adapting faster to innovation
More businesses in the country have embraced the culture of innovation and accelerated their pace in digitalisation as a response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Vietnam government certifies five cloud computing platforms
The platforms were certified after meeting the 153 criteria that MIC issued earlier this year to evaluate and select cloud computing solutions for e-governance.
Critical event management a must to combat cyber threats
Resilience, open communication within the workplace and preparedness is essential to mitigate the effects of cyberattacks.
Intelligent building visual management system launched in HK
The system is based on the Internet of Things and a cloud platform is used as the framework to form an intelligent visualised building group, which integrates the intelligence of the government and various companies scattered everywhere.
Malaysia’s new policy to intensify local tech development
The DSTIN 2021-2030 emphasises strategic collaboration between government, industry, academia and society in the development of local tech in an effort to turn Malaysia into a high-tech country.
UniSA develops chatbot for dementia carers
A new digitally-driven international research project led by the University of South Australia could provide respite for around two million carers living in the Asia Pacific region.
Digital platform to monitor COVID-19 vaccine delivery in India
The digital platform and mobile application, Co-WIN, will record data and enable people to register themselves for vaccination.
Digital innovation can bridge the gap between MSMEs and financial institutions
Financial institutions must leverage technology to boost financial access for MSMEs if these enterprises are to remain the backbone of national economies.
NSTDA spotlights tech advances in Thailand
Advanced technologies are a core engine of the new economy and they could affect people’s lives and society as a whole in the next 3-5 years according to the NSTDA.
Vietnam to digitalise education sector
The Ministry of Education and Training will review all unrealised tasks, restructure administrative procedures towards digitalisation, and promote the construction of e-government in the education sector.
Innovating and strengthening NT health system
Increased use of digital tech will assist in early treatment and intervention preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and decreasing long-distance travel. The fully-implemented strategy will also lead to more care on-country.
Philippine legislators propose increased budget for broadband services
The significance of the role that internet is playing in the nation is borne out by the fact that this is the first time that broadband services will be included in the national budget.
HKSTP biotech firms to accelerate cancer treatment development
Through the partnership, the two firms will join forces to develop companion diagnostic tests to readily identify CDH17-positive patients for ARB202 treatment.
Innovative mindset, secure cloud solutions key to boosting government operations
In the age of technology and evolving public expectations, government agencies must find solutions with the right mix of data management and cybersecurity to better serve citizens.
Blockchain for Trade & Connectivity Network launches in Singapore
The BTC Network is one of SUSS’s endeavours in harnessing transformative technologies to serve society’s changing needs and contribute to building an inclusive and resilient society for social good.
Thailand’s National Innovation Agency focuses on regional deep-tech start-up plan
The agency will work with universities and science parks countrywide to groom deep-tech start-ups under the Deep-Tech Regionalisation programme and aims to have 100 deep-tech start-ups with intellectual property rights by 2023.
ASTRI and CityUCRI sign MOU to boost innovation
The scientific research collaboration platform will hold regular academic forums in professional fields, jointly promote the implementation and commercialisation of their scientific and tech achievements and cultivate technological talents.
Vietnam’s Code of Conduct for internet-based media
The Code of Conduct proposes that users comply with the law and respect the rights and interests of organisations and individuals.