Indian Researchers Develop ML-based Model to Detect Driver Drowsiness
The Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar has developed an algorithm for driver drowsiness detection using machine learning and computer vision.
Philippine PDRF launches online COVID-19 educational courses
The online courses aim to strengthen the capacities of local government units, healthcare and medical staff, and local communities across the country.
UQ develops new tech for more sustainable batteries
Faster-charging and more sustainable batteries with a life up to three times greater than lithium ion are being built with technology developed at The University of Queensland.
India looks for free and open-source software for government tech
The #FOSS4GOV Innovation Challenge will harness the innovation potential of the free and open-source software community and start-ups to solve critical issues in government technology.
CSIRO and partners to establish ocean tech centre in Tasmania
The partnership aims to advance Antarctic and Southern Ocean collaborations along with other Tasmanian project partners, focusing on engineering and technology.
New Zealand, Germany boost space technology cooperation
The cooperation between New Zealand’s aerospace industry and the German Aerospace Centre is expected to improve the country’s space capabilities and potentially lead to joint missions.
EXCLUSIVE: Modernising IT Operations for Better Agility, Visibility and Response Time to Enable a Successful Digital Transformation
Technology and enterprise leaders convene virtually to discuss modernisation strategies in their digital transformation journeys at the latest OpenGovLive! Virtual Breakfast Insight.
EXCLUSIVE: Siow Yen Tay, NCS on Digital Transformation while Embracing AI and Automation in the Future of Workplaces
Siow Yen Tay, Head of NEXT Solutions, NCS discusses how they utilised and incorporated AI and Automation in their platforms and services.
Malaysia consolidates two government tech agencies
Technology Park Malaysia and the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre have been consolidated under a new mandate and will serve as a technology commercialisation accelerator for the nation.
New Zealand pilots AI-based app for border workers to detect COVID-19
The app could provide a vital early warning for workers at the border who face the most risk of exposure to the virus.
New Zealand to launch EdTech programmes
The programme intends to equip young learners with tech relative skills and to inspire them to pursue a career within the country’s growing tech sector.
Indian Space Research Organisation to support space technology projects
The ISRO has agreed to support eight joint research projects by the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, including a smart flood warning system.
Indonesia e-commerce sector fortified with international partnerships
An Indonesian start-up that serves over six million MSMEs in the country received international investment amounting to US$ 234 million or IDR 3.4 trillion.
HKSI & HKUST Partner to Enhance Cycling Team Performance via Tech
A team of researchers from HKSI and HKUST are applying technology used in Formula One racing cars and aerospace engineering to improve the cyclists’ performance in competitions.
Philippine OpenGov Leadership Forum: Embracing Digitalisation to Navigate the New Normal – Part II
Public Sector and ICT leaders convene virtually to discuss tech and innovation in the new normal at the biggest virtual edition of the Philippine OpenGov Leadership Forum 2021.
EXCLUSIVE: Sean Audain, City Innovation Lead at Wellington City Council on enhancing use of technology in smart cities amid COVID-19
Sean Audain, City Innovation Lead at Wellington City Council shares the different ways his government addressed the COVID-19 pandemic using technologies.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to trial electric buses
Ho Chi Minh City has received approval from the government to operate electric buses on five regular public routes for a two-year trial period.
KKU promotes drone tech to support industry personnel
The event was supported by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation and was aimed at increasing skills for personnel in the industrial sector to accommodate the changes of technologies that will arise in the future.
India, Japan to collaborate on innovation for hydrogen-based technologies
Hydrogen could be a good alternative because of its capability of producing lower emissions and less pollution and the countries look forward to collaborations to develop this technology.
Queensland to construct smart underground waste disposal system
A high-speed fibre-optic network will be installed in the centre’s foundations to enable the council to provide smart signage, free Wi-Fi hotspots, real-time transport information, movement sensors and smart lighting.
Philippine OpenGov Leadership Forum: Embracing Digitalisation to Navigate the New Normal – Part I
Public Sector and ICT leaders convene virtually to discuss tech and innovation in the new normal at the biggest virtual edition of the Philippine OpenGov Leadership Forum 2021.
EXCLUSIVE: Dr Steve Bennett, Director for Global Practice, SAS talks on Artificial to Real: AI stories in the fight against COVID-19
OpenGov Asia and SAS Director for Global Practice, Dr Steve Bennett discuss how technologies can efficiently provide pandemic-related solutions for the public sector.
Locking in the COVID-19 Digitalisation Gains
The past year has been marked by discontinuities and disruption in all aspects of our lives – work, home, school and social. In many ways, it has been a period of profound learning, adjustment and adaptation.
EXCLUSIVE: Why cloud-powered diagnostic tools are critical to winning the fight against COVID-19
AWS launches next phase of Diagnostic Development Initiative and expands funding scope.
Vietnam’s National Power Transmission Corporation launches first digital transformer station
The National Power Transmission Corporation will build information models and digital worker platforms to serve its staff while developing AI applications for image analysis and data governance.
New Zealand proposes $28m agri-food tech fund
The Finistere Aotearoa Fund will focus on commercialising New Zealand’s robust technology and intellectual property pipeline.
UQ researchers validate clamp tech
A team of scientists at the University of Queensland have published clinical trial data confirming their molecular clamp-stabilised vaccine technology was safe and potentially effective.
Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency urges firms to patch systems
The agency released security patches to mitigate the effects of a bug that can take devices offline and gives cybercriminals full control over them.
CityU scientists co-produce efficient LEDs
The LEDs that employ 2D perovskite material achieved an external quantum efficiency as high as 20.5%, rivalling the best organic LEDs, yielding the best-reported performance on both current efficiency and external quantum efficiency.
Vietnam digital academy takes shape
The Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology is focused on researching and shaping the architecture of the digital university and completing the digital transformation plan by 2025.