Indonesian tech start-ups consider going public
With the rise of local investors and increased market potential, Indonesian local tech companies consider going public.
AI social media influencers on the rise in Singapore
With restrictions brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, AI programmed Social Media Influencers are becoming more prominent in Singapore where around 4.6 million people are on social media.
Singapore government announces support package to rescue aviation sector
The Package will enable aviation companies to preserve core capabilities and survive the crisis and maintain Singapore’s position as an aviation hub post-COVID-19.
Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue to undergo digital transformation
The digitalisation program will be fully implemented soon as possible to ensure the agency’s much-improved services and highly efficient collection performance
AI to determine which overlooked animals could host new coronavirus
Scientists from the University of Liverpool used machine learning to predict which mammals could be sources for new strains of the virus.
E-Learning continues to improve in Indonesia
Schools in Indonesia continue to fine-tune digital forms of learning to ensure students have the most effective remote education experience possible in the new normal.
IIT-Madras-incubated start-up launches e-bike
The bike offers ‘battery swapping’ and a drained battery can be exchanged for a fully charged one at designated locations.
ANSTO joins global network supporting innovation
Becoming a member of DFGN is part of ANSTO’s Innovation Centre expansion, with nandin fast gaining a reputation amongst startups and entrepreneurs as Sydney’s premier deep-tech hub.
Philippine Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development to improve Wi-Fi capabilities
The Philippine Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development partners with a private sector company to provide better internet connectivity.
Aurangabad, India police force launch smart city hackathon
The Idea Generation Project is being created to identify and create technology-based solutions that will ensure effective day-to-day policing.
New Zealand Ministry of Education launches tech programme for teachers
The Ministry of Education supports a tech programme for teachers that equips them with up-to-date technological knowledge.
Thailand’s DEPA focuses on game service providers
Depa and the Thai Game Software Industry Association (TGA) signed an MoU to support and promote digital content, including games.
Singapore Budget 2021: S$1 billion allocated for adoption of digital solutions and technology
This budget aims to empower firms and businesses to emerge stronger collaboratively. About S$1 billion allocated to mature firms to get co-funding for the adoption of digital solutions and tech improvements.
Singapore Budget 2021 strengthens use of electric vehicles with S$30 million
Singapore further encourages the immediate shift from traditional petrol combustion vehicles to electric vehicles by allocating S$30 million budget for various programs and initiatives.
Developing Victoria into a leading AI tech destination
The Scaleup program will be complemented by a new $100 million AI investment fund to support the growth of the best and brightest AI start-ups.
How the COVID-19 pandemic fostered digital transformation in Vietnam
Vietnamese tech firms adapted and responded effectively to the global lockdown and now the digital tech business community has over 58,000 companies.
Platform in the works to aid New Zealand AI agritech
The initiative aims to accelerate innovative research by removing computer processing bottlenecks that limit the ability of data scientists to train AI models that learn from high volumes of complex and tightly coupled data.
Added functionality for Selangkah app
The app now features health and commercial information, aimed at helping the public navigate through the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Philippines announces 3rd digital entrepreneur assistance program
The Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry aims to assist and train MSMEs across various sectors to conduct their respective businesses in the age COVID-19.
India offers online enrolment for ‘technograhis’
Interested candidates can go to “light house” sites for learning, consultation, generating ideas and solutions, experimentation, innovation, and gaining technical awareness.
Governments need more complementary solutions to vaccines to re-open borders and economies
Governments will have to look into new technologies like this innovative solution to help complement the work of the vaccinations and other mitigation measures.
Revitalised by tech, Singapore’s security sector attracts more youth
As technology permeates society and with COVID making operations across the board more hand free and digital, the security sector, too, has been rapidly adapting.
Smart microcities key to boost urban tech migration
Urban tech” and “smart cities” technologies are changing how residents access city services and move through public spaces and provide new opportunities for businesses and employment.
Indian researchers develop AI solution for advanced manufacturing
With an accuracy close to 98%, the AI system can measure the dimensional features of products in a production line and can also inspect the presence of scratches and dents.
New tech to aid Soybean, Cacao farmers in the Philippines
DOST DOST-ITDI has developed globally competitive technologies to enhance locally processed cacao and soya products in a bid to revitalise the sector.
Over 52,000 Workers in Transport Sector Vaccinated in Singapore
The vaccination of transport workers is part of Singapore’s national vaccination strategy to protect frontline workers and their families.
Japanese transport company to use AI to improve efficiency
AI-powered models are being developed which have some historical voyage data for certain vessels and allow the prediction of metrics like fuel consumption with state-of-the-art accuracy even without vessels’ design parameters.
Indian Insurance Regulatory Authority urges use of DigiLocker
The move will eliminate the use of physical documents and will enhance the effectiveness of service delivery, making it hassle-free and friendly for citizens.
HKSTP and partner launch co-incubation programme
Hong Kong aims to develop comprehensive oncology diagnosis and treatment solutions to accelerate innovation in oncology, foster local biomedical technologies and enhance its status as a leading biomedical innovation hub.
UniSA team develops novel 3D printed stents
The University of South Australia announced the launch of the world’s first 3D printed oesophageal stents which are stable to both UV and gamma sterilisation processes.