Philippine Social Security System pushes online services
The agency is encouraging its members to utilise online services such as websites, apps, and other electronic payment channels amid lockdowns due to COVID-19.
Kominfo accelerates digital connectivity in Indonesia
Digital connectivity plays an important role in managing the pandemic as well as in education, citizen-wellbeing and in restoring the national economy.
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.
Singapore and the United Arab Emirates to explore technology and innovation partnerships
The UAE remains Singapore’s largest trading partner and investment destination in the Middle East and North Africa region, with bilateral trade amounting to S$12.8 billion in 2020.
The Philippines intensifies Free Wi-Fi for All Programme
The Department of Information and Communications Technology rolled out more free Wi-Fi sites in the country’s most isolated and disadvantageous areas.
Scientists discuss the scope of AI technologies at the launch of USIAI
The event explored the scope of deep learning algorithms for cancer diagnosis, the application of machine learning to discover new materials, and intelligent systems with decision-making abilities.
Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment selects new SaaS solution
The Department of Agriculture’s new finance solution will be deployed into the tech firm’s IRAP PROTECTED assessed SaaS solution, providing materially higher cybersecurity posture at no additional cost.
The digital and tech-enabled future of New Zealand
New Zeland believes that digital technologies will be vital for their future economic and social wellbeing and is increasingly looking to tech to transform the entire country for productive growth.
Waste management gets tech boost in Indonesia
With the surge of inorganic waste from medical facilities and households amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a tech developer introduced an app for garbage collection services.
Digital transformation to help Vietnam become a developed country by 2045
If the nation welcomes digital transformation and new technology, they offer an opportunity for Vietnam to become a developed country by 2045.
HKU Engineering gets HK $15 million for innovation fund
The funding will motivate and stimulate youngsters in Hong Kong to germinate innovative ideas and contribute to the development of innovation and technology for Hong Kong and the world.
Trustworthy AI in New Zealand
The principles are in line with the other global documents aiming to empower, foster and monitor the responsible development of trustworthy artificial intelligence systems.
India launches cloud computing upskilling programme
The programme will introduce the fundamentals of cloud computing, such as cloud storage, virtual compute power, web hosting, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and virtual reality.
Enabling Hong Kong’s tech talent to thrive
The traction incurred via the I&T jobs fair, launched on the event’s platform on 18 March 2021, represents strong interest and broad participation from local and overseas I&T talent.
NSW trials first locally made emission-free bus
The state’s 8,000 buses currently operate on diesel fuel and compressed natural gas but there are plans to roll out 50 new e-buses across Sydney in 2021. The government is aiming to replace the entire fleet by 2030.
Government invests in equipping Singaporeans with digital know-how and creating ICT jobs
SGUnited Jobs and Skills programmes launched last year placed more than 12,400 jobseekers into ICT jobs; more than 18,700 jobs, company-hosted traineeships, attachments and training opportunities remain.
India plans new digital payments product for feature phones
The National Payments Corporation of India is focused on bringing innovations in the retail payment systems through the use of technology and is working to transform India into a digital economy.
Automated wood identification app on cards for the Philippines
The tech aims to mitigate illegal logging which helps the government’s efforts in protecting and conserving biodiversity in the country.
Batam Logistics Ecosystem launched under Indonesia’s logistic upgrade
Indonesia’s National Logistic Ecosystem has been strategised to help the nation become a major regional player in the logistics sector.
Vietnam sets up working group to promote digital economic development
A ten-member working group to promote digital economic development has been established by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC). It will advise and assist the Minister of Information and Communications in implementing tasks related to boosting the digital economy. Digital economic development has been identified as a key task and a breakthrough solution for […]
Smart Cities around the world – Helsinki
Helsinki has plenty in common with Singapore – the two cities have consistently ranked amongst the top 5 smartest cities in the world.
Australia and UK sign world-first ‘Space Bridge’ agreement
The agreement will see Australia and the United Kingdom work together on space-related activities including sharing Earth observation data and collaborating on robotic and artificial intelligence.
Singapore first in the region to enable face recognition for ATM banking transactions
The tech taps the existing National Digital Identity infrastructure and SingPass Face Verification to securely verify customers’ ATM transactions without the need of ATM cards.