HKSTP launches data tech hub
The hub’s new purpose-built infrastructure for data-centric businesses aligns with adjacent Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC) to pave way for re-industrialisation.
Digital transformation opens up new avenues for development for Vietnam
With the information and communication sector at the fore, digital transformation will be a driving force for Vietnam’s economic growth and social development.
WA Government invests in virus testing tech
The $150,000 funding will be used to manufacture new virus screening tech locally, providing the potential to roll out rapid, large-scale testing for viruses such as COVID-19.
India Economic Survey 2020-21: Online schooling takes off in a big way during the pandemic
The survey suggests that, if utilised well, the resultant reduction in the digital divide between rural and urban, gender, age and income groups is likely to reduce inequalities in educational outcomes.
CSIRO develops new tool boosts safe data sharing
The national science agency has developed a computer model that can help government agencies minimise the risk of releasing sensitive personal information in open datasets.
AI to speed medicine development and boost NZ health sector
This AI approach to drug repurposing saves time and money, making it quicker and cheaper to make medicine publicly available as well as reducing the cost for the end-user.
DICT launches digital platform for business registration
The launch of the new portal reflects the government’s commitment to promoting ease of doing business and transparency in public transactions.
Communications operators benefit from digitalisation
The rapid spread of smartphones and deployment of 5G is driving growth in areas such as mobile advertising; new service packages including fixed, mobile and TV services.
CityU recognised for high-performance photonic chips
The team is developing advanced nano-fabrication approaches to integrate optical fibre components onto small chips, and to make them transmit more data at lower power consumption and cost.
India witnesses increase in AI/ ML placements at IITs
Indian Institutes of Technology and other universities have reported an increase in demand for IT students from companies.
Ministry of Agriculture names research, innovation strategic programmes in 2021
The nation is intent on ramping up deployment of new technology in the agriculture industry in a bid to provide quality products and boost exports.
New app helps hospitality sector fortify pandemic management protocols
Investing in digital tech and outbreak management programmes can help mitigate the impacts of the new normal
Thailand expected to see 5% IT spending growth
The biggest rebound is forecast for enterprise software spending with a 13.6% jump to THB45.9 billion as remote work support is expanded and improved.
Space research enabled with new capability
The enclosed external ion microprobe beamline will enable researchers to perform radiation biology experiments to study the effects of secondary particles from galactic cosmic radiation on astronauts.
Vietnam issues National Technology Innovation programme
The programme aims to increase labour productivity based on technological innovation, especially in industries and fields of high added value, high export value, and high technology use.
Skilled staff a critical need for booming NZ tech sector
The economy is constrained by the imbalance of available digital skills and business demand, that has accelerated during the pandemic.
Queensland government funds world’s first biosecurity virtual lab
Griffith University will deliver the Biosecurity Commons informatics platform, building on an existing EcoCommons portal which is used to analyse, model and find solutions to ecological and environmental problems.
Hanoi builds Smart City and ramps up 5G commercialisation
Hanoi is looking to improve its image in information technology applications and has initiated several key programmes to ensure this happens in 2021.
Drones aid Thailand’s reforestation
Sustainable, cooperative reforestation will help Thailand meet its emissions targets and grow its economy through eco-tourism, restoring the nation’s biodiversity and improving human rights for its minority communities.
Vietnam to only produce and import 4G smartphones from July
The move is a step towards turning off 2G in the first quarter of 2022 and a part of the programme to universalise smartphones in the country.
UK, Japan ink robotics deal on fusion energy, nuclear decommissioning research
The project is anticipated to provide benefits to the two countries in terms of opening avenues for employment and upgrading scientific and engineering processes.
India explores a digital version of the rupee
Advancements in the payments sector are pushing central banks to digitalise, and banks around the world are examining whether they could leverage technology and issue fiat money in digital form.
HKSTP launches banking accelerator
HKSTP’s latest accelerator programme provides the largest BFSI innovation platform and facilitates Hong Kong’s development as a Fintech hub.
Thailand’s CUHC launches Digital X-Ray Room
The new x-ray machine can take high-resolution images and help with the diagnostics of various organs, such as the lungs and abdomen, and bone and joint diseases inflicting the spine, knee joints, and skull.
Vietnam’s cloud computing potential
To encourage the cloud sector, the Vietnam government has been strategically investing in infrastructure and national policies.
WA government gives breast cancer imaging start-up $150,000 boost
The funding which will further support the company’s ability to run clinical studies in Western Australia, and provide early access to the clinical benefits of its cutting-edge technology to Western Australian patients.
More Philippine entrepreneurs urged to renew, register business online
The move comes after the Trade and Industry Department recorded a spike in business registrations and renewals last year as more people put up online businesses in the midst of the pandemic.
Japan to use AI to stop drug smuggling
The Finance Ministry is promoting a program to introduce AI and other technology to help customs agents crackdown on increased smuggling of illegal drugs.
Indonesia strengthens digital cooperation ties with Singapore
The two economies are also planning to implement a sharing of best practices and protocols regarding the rollout and enhancement of 5G networks.
Laos-Vietnam Cooperation Committee opens official portal
The project will help the committee digitise its data on operations, investment promotion, and management of Vietnam-Laos cooperation projects.