NUS and SUTD to Collaborate on Innovation and Enterprise
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The two universities signed an MOU under which they will cultivate new ideas, nurture entrepreneurial, research translation and innovation talents and create opportunities for tech commercialisation.
India’s Digital Payment Index Records 30% Growth During 2020-21
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As per data by the Reserve Bank of India, digital payments recorded a growth of 30.2% during 2020-21. The index rose to 270.59 at the end of March this year, up from 207.84 a year ago.
Plasma Tech Could Replace One of World’s Rarest Materials
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New plasma coating technology, designed by a team at Sydney Uni, could see the phase-out of rare earth metal indium that is used in smartphone glass and dimmable windows, which is predicted to run out in 10 years.
Propelling AI in Australia
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The federal government’s A$124 million commitment to AI initiatives as part of the Digital Economy Strategy is aimed at improving the lives and experiences of all Australians.
Digital Twins Concept Boosts Food Production in Australia
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Using technology familiar to computer gamers, University of Queensland scientists are creating ‘digital twins’ of mango and macadamia orchards to help boost food production.
New Device from Columbia Guides Recovery after Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer
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U.S. researchers developed new robotic neck brace which was made using 3D-printed materials and inexpensive sensors to precisely detect changes in patient neck movements during routine clinical visits.
Delhi Government Audits IT Systems to Ensure Cybersecurity
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The Delhi government is carrying out an audit of technology-based solutions to find vulnerabilities in the government’s IT system and ways to secure the system against related threats.
Artificial Intelligent to Treat Pneumonia Transforms New Zealand Healthcare
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The healthcare system in New Zealand has taken another step forward after a company developer won an international award for its AI prototype app in diagnosing pneumonia.
China Targets 560 Million 5G Mobile Users by 2023
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In China’s three-year plan, China vigorously promotes the comprehensive and coordinated development of 5G and widen the use of 5G to empower a wide range of industries hence the country aims to gain 5G mobile subscribers by the end of 2023.
HKU Science Launches Hi-Tech New Marine Science Institute
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The centre will provide state-of-the-art technology and facilities to its growing body of staff and research students and will help achieve the goal of conserving marine biodiversity to build a sustainable coastal ecosystem.
Hanoi, Vietnam Digitlisation Plan Aims for Complete 5G Coverage by 2030
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Hanoi has prioritised the development of high-quality broadband telecommunication infrastructure in high-tech parks, export processing zones, schools, state agencies, hospitals and tourism sites.
IT Support Service Platform Deployed to Help MSMEs in the Philippines
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An all-in-one IT service platform provided by a Philippine network and IT provider is a solution MSMEs can use to increase their productivity and operations during the pandemic.
MDEC Brings Back ‘Let’s Learn Digital’ in Malaysia
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MDEC is launching the second edition of its Let’s Learn Digital programme that aims to upskill Malaysians in the workforce to be equipped for an increasingly digitally-dependent workforce.
Mobile Money Picks Up Speed in Vietnam
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Three mobile operators are seeking permission to deploy mobile money projects. The government will approve the projects if the services apply artificial intelligence and big data to ensure safety and accuracy.
Singapore’s New Digital District Expected to Generate 2,000 Tech Jobs
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In efforts to bolster Singapore’s digital economy journey, the Minister for Trade and Industry announced the first four companies to set up shop in the Punggol Digital District are expected to create about 2,000 new tech jobs.
U.S. Researchers Develop System to Encrypt Photos On the Cloud
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To add an extra layer of protection beyond the usual password-based account security in cloud photo services, U.S. researchers developed a system that encrypts photos uploaded to cloud services so only authorised users can see them.
Vietnam to Boost Farm Produce Sales Through E-Commerce Platforms
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Through e-commerce sites, farming households will receive information about farm produce markets, predicted demand and production capacity, weather forecasts, and seed and fertilizer supply.
Highlighting Hong Kong’s Growing RegTech Strength
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Globally-acclaimed innovation by local fintech companies will reinforce the city’s leadership as an international financial hub.
Digital Health Research to Be Top Priority in Combating COVID-19 in New Zealand
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The health sector in New Zealand is now focusing on investing in digital technology research for issues such as disease monitoring, which should be a top priority for Aotearoa.
Smart 3D Realty Fire Control System Demonstrates Effect of Tech-assisted Disaster Relief
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As a part of the nation’s smart city project, a Taiwanese company has designed a “Smart 3D Realty Fire Control System” which the Yilan County Fire Bureau deployed resulting in greater efficiency.
Digital Dashboards for Victoria Hospitals
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The A$ 2.1 million Digital Health CRC project will deliver live streams of clinical analytics and reporting information in the form of online dashboards to drive quality improvement, safety assurance and more efficient accreditation in hospitals.
Wireless Broadband Extended to over 500,000 houses in New Zealand
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New Zealand’s leading network company has launched its latest wireless broadband service and plans to expand its coverage to another half-million New Zealanders.
Data Centre Clusters to Boost Digital Landscape in China
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As a part of China’s three-year plan, China will build and accelerate the construction of data centre clusters in certain regions; the facility will support transformation in many sectors, from consumer products to digital information.
Queensland to Trial Multi-Modal App and Subscription Service
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University of Queensland staff and students will participate in a year-long mobility-as-a-service trial that will allow them to plan, book and pay for multi-modal trips through an app.
An All-In-One Health and Wellness App Deployed in the Philippines
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In expanding the Philippines’ health care sector, an all-in-one health and wellness app has been developed for the Filipino’s holistic well-being.
Florida Taps Education Analytics Platform to Boost Employment
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The state’s Department of Education will use a cloud-hosted data and analytics platform to help policymakers and educational institutions determine the best use of funding and resources for education and workforce planning.
Machine Learning Enhances Network Reliability at Singapore Substations
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Singaporean researchers are collaborating with Singapore’s electricity network to ensure a more reliable electricity distribution grid for Singapore by developing a machine learning platform.
Health Sector Gets Online Payment Option in the Philippines
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As most industries are transitioning to e-payments, the Philippines’ health sector too has partnered with a leading e-payment company to provide best-in-class digital payment technologies for its healthcare system.
Karnataka, India to Transform Industrial Training Institutes into Technology Hubs
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Converting ITIs into technology hubs will accelerate the up-skilling of the state’s youth workforce and provide better job opportunities.
AI Social Distance Breach Detection System Launched
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Griffith Uni launched an AI video surveillance system to detect social distancing breaches in an airport. By keeping image processing gated to a local network of cameras, the team bypassed the traditional need to store sensitive data on a central system.