New digital initiatives and SME Centre for Chinatown businesses
Through these new digital initiatives, the government hopes that Singapore’s Chinatown businesses will continue to innovate and develop new offerings that appeal to local and international visitors.
Quantum development tech gets a boost in Singapore
The tech uses atomic sensing technology for navigation and exploration using quantum sensors that pinpoint mineral and hydrocarbon reserves and create a universal positioning system.
The Philippines welcomes its first digital-only bank
Operating exclusively online without physical branch networks and powered by a cloud-based solution, this neobank is a first for the nation looking to transform digitally.
Improving digital literacy of all communities in Indonesia
Indonesia must step up its digital literacy levels if it is to benefit from its digital transformation activities and achieve its ambitions of being a regional digital hub..
New Zealanders report increasing cybersecurity issues
The country’s Computer Emergency Response Team annual summary says that nearly 8,000 reports of cybersecurity incidents were reported to the agency last year.
Funding win for UOW energy and cybersecurity projects
Two University of Wollongong (UOW) projects have been awarded funding under the ARC Linkage Projects scheme, which supports collaboration between researchers, industry, governments, and community organisations.
Indonesia strengthens electric vehicle programme
The government has created new tax plans and incentives for electric and hybrid vehicles to boost the country’s bid in becoming a regional EV hub.
Hong Kong universities shine at international tech expo
PolyU won six awards, CityU won 12 awards and HKU won 10 awards for their outstanding technological innovations at the event held in Geneva.
