India’s mission towards digital agriculture: National e-Governance Plan in Agriculture
In a bid to infuse modern information technologies in the farm sector, the NeGPA guidelines were amended in 2020-21 and funds have been allocated to accelerate the implementation of this vision.
HKUMed team logs successful use of CAR-T cell tech
Reinfused into a patient, genetically modified ‘chimeric antigen receptor’ T (CAR-T) cells can locate cancer cells and eliminate them.
DICT, Philippines connects remote islands with free Wi-Fi
DICT aims to strengthen the roll-out of Free Wi-Fi sites, particularly in remote and underdeveloped areas, to provide equal opportunities for all Filipinos.
Indian DRDO inks MoU for advanced technology centre
The centre will promote research in aerospace systems and materials, micro and nanosystems, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies.
New Zealand tech sector looking for more domestic talent
With the significant opportunity to grow technology exports that would contribute even more to New Zealand’s export structure, talent is crucial.
Smart Grid Systems to power Indonesia
Smart Grids are one of the strategies of the Indonesian government to provide reliable electricity nationwide in sufficient quantities, of good quality and at affordable prices.
IMDA, Singtel and Singapore Academia partner to grow talent in 5G and emerging technologies
Structured training and courses coupled with real work experience in Singtel help employees develop and hone 5G domain expertise, enabling them to deliver innovative products and services to consumers.
NSW committing more ICT spend for SMEs
The New South Wales government is firmly committed to hand smaller players a slice of the IT procurement pie, following a review into the state’s spend on digital services.
Vietnam intensifies cyber resilience as phishing increases
Experts caution that cybercriminals are ramping up their operations, as the number of online transactions has increased on pre-Tet (Vietnamese New Year ) days.
India launches dynamic job portal to boost economy and employment
The portal is expected to help both potential employees and MSMEs to take advantage of technology in this era of economic revival.
Indonesia Ministry of Industry to optimise technology and innovation
The use of innovation and technology is been strongly recommended to the textile and textile products industry to make it more competitive and efficient.
Government Launches Singapore Green Plan 2030 to Advance Sustainable Development
The Green Plan is a living plan, which will evolve as Singapore develops and refines its strategies taking into account technological developments and as part of a continuous national engagement process.
Science and tech firm expands footprint in Victoria
As part of a project which will create up to 100 new, highly skilled tech jobs, a global science and tech firm is setting up a new cutting-edge facility in Melbourne.
Mabalacat, Philippine e-hubs aid students’ education
Authorities identified a strategic clustering of barangays to put up the e-hubs. Priority locations include regions with bigger populations and where facilities are most accessible for public use.
MDEC’S “Cikgu Juara Digital” use innovative teaching methods during PdPR
The MDEC-trained group of teachers has the resilience, creativity and technology sensitivity to ensure that their students are not left behind due to the uncertain situation faced by them currently.
Automation in the Public Sector Needed for Staff and Citizen Support During and Post COVID-19
The biggest challenge faced by local public sector decision-makers in the ‘new normal’ is citizens’ requirements for new services – because of what they have become accustomed to as they were instructed to stay at home in the past year.
Singapore Citizens encouraged to give feedback post 2021 budget
The government is eager to hear from their citizens and have provided online and offline feedback options so that everyone can share their views after the budget speech.
Drones to deliver health services in Northern Territory
The drones will expedite the delivery of time-critical medical items into hard to reach and seasonally inaccessible remote communities, helping save lives and reducing costs of delivery.
Philippines launches platform for DOLE personnel
Officials at the Department of Labor and Employment can now have their concerns and complaints addressed online through the e-SEnA.
Collaborative scientific efforts for affordable and reliable clean energy
India believes in the importance of collaborative scientific efforts to realise the vision of an affordable and reliable clean energy system.
Thai scientists develop saltwater Covid-19 disinfectant device
The Faculty of Science research team has developed a device that uses simple technology to produce hypochlorous acid and hypochlorite to disinfect any surface.
Vietnam making way for local 5G-ready products
The country wants to accelerate the use of 4G and 5G technologies and thereafter popularise smartphone usage by 2025 to comply with the National Digital Transformation Programme with a vision to 2030.
Singapore President announces Digital for Life movement to help Singaporeans embrace digital
The President’s Challenge seeks to build a digitally inclusive society where digital technologies are accessible to all, and no one is left behind.
Griffith design students create new wearable tech
The team aimed to make a UV bracelet to allow users to detect how clean their hands are. The design intent was to improve self-hygiene while incorporating self-expression.
Venture Debt Funds on the Rise Due to Increased Demand from Start-Ups
There is an element of risk in fast growing, pre-profit companies and this is why specialist lenders with a hybrid VC and credit background are required to understand the calculated risk in such debt financing.
MDEC awards funds to 66 smart automation recipients
The SAG, which was launched in July 2020, had been conceptualised as a matching grant for companies in the services sector to spur them towards automating their business processes and pursue full digitalisation.
Businesses in Singapore continue their transformation journey despite pandemic
To further help enterprises, including startups, broaden their innovation ventures beyond Singapore, ESG expanded the Global Innovation Alliance network to Manila and Shenzhen last year.
Malaysia keeping cyber threats in check
Cybersecurity services offered by CSM are in the ‘responsive’ and ‘preventive’ context and were designed to prevent data leakage and protect data security through the strengthening of ICT security systems.
New Zealand SMEs continue investment in technology
Businesses are progressively relying on tech to remain sustainable and achieve meet both short and long-term goals and are determined to continue investments in digital transformation.
Harnessing new technology to save lives
By harnessing new technologies such as mitochondrial donation, the government has the potential to change the lives of parents and their children and reduce the burden of mitochondrial disease for future generations.