Australian government IT spending to grow this year
The Australian government sector IT spend is expected to grow 6.2% this year to $13.26 billion as government organisations continue to embrace remote work and connected public services.
India digitally upskilling workforce in line with digital ambitions
Institutions of education, agencies and the private sector around the country are collaborating on upskilling programmes in artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital marketing, cybersecurity and blockchain to support India’s digital ambitions
Hong Kong tech firm releases vaccination and test verification solution
The state-of-the-art SaaS platform uses blockchain technology, AI, and cutting-edge secure QR technology to both manage and protect user data efficiently.
Malaysia commits RM15 billion for 5G tech implementation
The multi-billion investment is among four types of digital infrastructure initiatives outlined by the government under the MyDigital plan to accelerate innovation and create an effective digital ecosystem in the country.
Local tech companies put Vietnam on the global map
Vietnam has more than 58,000 technology businesses, and the target of 100,000 tech firms by 2030 could be achieved as early as 2025.
Singapore welcomes new car-sharing app
The company intends to support the government’s mission of increasing electric vehicle usage and reducing the demands of private vehicle ownerships.
New Zealand government must invest in cyber-risk education for citizens
The government must bring cybersecurity to the front of its digital strategy to ensure the nation is safe and that businesses are operating at their peak to protect both customers and staff.
India, Brazil collaborate on AI, healthcare and energy
The two sides will cooperate on biotechnology, energy, nanotechnology, information communication technologies, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
Philippines’ Railways Institute launches online learning platform
The agency aims to curtail the effects of the pandemic by providing an online learning and management system for its staff and personnel.
E-commerce ramped up by pandemic in Australia
Australian consumers who were forced online, given the seriousness of the pandemic, have adapted quickly making e-commerce a booming sector and a bright spot in the country’s economy.
India’s booming bio-tech sector
The event highlights the strengths and opportunities of India’s biotechnology sector and is a platform to identify and deliberate on the key challenges in biotechnology.
Asia Pacific workforce applying digital skills will need to increase five-fold by 2025
The findings showed that digitally skilled workers will need to enhance their skills, non-digitally skilled workers will need to learn digital skills to remain in their roles or access better jobs.
India releases document on Responsible AI
The document aims to establish broad ethical principles for the design and deployment of AI, drawing on similar global initiatives but grounded in the Indian legal and regulatory context.
Indonesia and Singapore to build SEA’s Digital Hub
Nongsa D-Town will serve as a digital bridge between the two nations to further strengthen economic ties and tech innovation.
The Philippines adopts international cloud tech
The country has welcomed new cloud technology from abroad to boost national digitalisation efforts as part of its transformation goals and regional ambitions.
Public sector cloud adoption guide published
In its latest publication, Socitm provides practical guidance for the public sector and other public service business leaders into the realities of cloud challenges and opportunities currently.
Nanyang Technological University tech start-up makes food delivery safer during pandemic
The robots have delivered over 6,000 lunch and dinner orders on the NTU campus since June 2020 when Singapore started Phase 1 of its exit from the circuit breaker.
Optimising approaches to application-modernisation and achieving enhanced services
With the new normal, modernising digital solutions, providing innovative, remote work conditions and cloud tech integration for data and information will prove vital to an organisation’s digital transformation journey.
Singapore trials smartphone app offering mini check-ups
A local start-up has launched an application that can facilitate mini check-ups including heart rates, oxygen and stress levels and medical recommendations.
HKBU and Tsinghua University to establish AI lab
The two signed an agreement to establish the Tsinghua-HKBU AI Laboratory for Creative Arts which will undertake collaborative research in science and the arts.
India’s production-linked incentive scheme for IT hardware
The scheme could generate employment for about 180,000 jobs over four years. It will also boost the domestic value addition for IT hardware, which is expected to rise to 20%-25% by 2025.
New Zealand businesses lose money to cyber-criminals
Companies and businesses in the country are increasingly losing money to cyber-criminals due to digital security breaches, frauds and scams.
Tech initiatives for urban planning and governance launched in India
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launched the digital initiatives for an ecosystem-driven approach to urban governance.
Philippine telco launches 5G experiential zone
A Philippine-based telecommunications service provider will put up a 5G Experiential Zone to further boost the country’s mobile internet services.
Victoria invests A$20 million in zero-emission buses
The government believes the trial will support the state’s economy by boosting the transport equipment manufacturing and electricity supply sectors while driving local skills and innovation development.
Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission further embraces digitalisation
The commission is eager to augment its digitalisation efforts and has recently developed an online portal where companies can submit their audited financial statements.
National University Singapore’s collaboration to find solutions for growing sustainable cities
Launched in December last year, the five-year collaborative venture seeks to address the globally significant challenges of expanding urbanisation.
How technology can help relaunch the global travel industry
With lots of pent-up demand for travel, tech will play a significant role in meeting it; where automation and AI will help ensure safe travel and minimise inter-human contact.
Australian Border Force to use portable biometric scanners
Officers of the Australian Border Force are set to receive a fleet of new portable and handheld biometric devices capable of both collecting and verifying fingerprints and facial images.
Vietnam to use technology to trace COVID-19 virus
Instead of using the Bluezone app only as a supporting measure, local authorities have been advised to use the app as a major solution to trace sources of infection.