Indian Institute Launches Online Course In Modern Machine Learning
The course combines the benefit of the in-class programme with the flexibility of online learning. Students can learn at their pace with the recorded classes as well as attend the regular live interactions with faculty.
GovTech and MSO Develop OneService Chatbot to Improve Municipal Services
The tech enables citizens to easily lodge a case and provide additional, crucial information about a complaint through commonly used social messaging apps.
Cybersecurity Advisory on Latest Global Cyber Campaign
U.S. government released a Cybersecurity Advisory that reveals the tactics, techniques, and procedures that cyber actors use against the U.S. and global organisations.
New Zealand Takes a Step into the Second Quantum Revolution
The second quantum revolution has played a leading role in the field of quantum optics in New Zealand. Today, the government has made a big new investment over the next years for the Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologies
Preparing HK’s Future IT Talent
HKU’s Faculty of Engineering will launch a new minor programme “Data Science and Engineering” for 2021/22 that will cover the professional knowledge of data science such as statistics, machine learning, graph recognition and data acquisition.
Vietnam Pilots Mobile App Monitoring Home-Quarantined People
The application uses a combination of GPS signals and facial recognition technology to check the whereabouts of individuals under home quarantine and if they do not adhere to protocols.
AI Chatbot Provides Mental-health Support in China
A Chinese AI scientist and his team developed an AI chatbot that can listen, analyse, reason, and help people clarify their true feelings and conduct ongoing evaluations of their psychological support.
Enhancing Mobility through Digital Improvement in the Philippines
Major mobile network operators announced that the initial tests of their technical capabilities and interoperability for the new mobile number portability service had been completed successfully.
MDEC Announces New Digital Strategy for Malaysia
MDEC announced its Digital Investments Future5 (DIF5) Strategy’, a five-year plan focusing on five key thrusts aimed at attracting investments and advancing Malaysia’s digital economy in line with MyDIGITAL.
Taiwan, UK Signed MoU to Enhance Taiwan’s Tech Innovation in Offshore Wind
The nations have collaborated to develop innovations on offshore wind operation and maintenance technology, increase renewable capacity in Taiwan and help to reduce carbon emissions.
Digitised Databases for the Future of Healthcare
A clinical data analytics company in the Philippines has created a database system that will serve as a guide for future patient treatment.
Smart Bike Tech Informs Better Cycling Infrastructure
Victoria is launching a 12-month trial to enable better cycling infrastructure during which 1000 Victorians will have access to a smart bike light that works with an app to gather and transmit bike usage data, and data on danger spots and road conditions.
Mobile App on Financial Literacy Concepts Launched in Singapore for Students
Singapore’s government recently launched a mobile application for students that simulates adult life decisions to teach them key financial literacy concepts.
Adoption of Forensic Algorithms in Criminal Investigations
While forensic algorithms (latent prints, facial recognition and probabilistic genotyping) play a crucial role in modern criminal investigations, they come with several challenges; the report offered solutions to improve their reliability.
Singapore to Invest S$50 Million to Bolster Digital Trust Capabilities
Singapore planned to invest S$50 Million which will allow the nation to seize new opportunities, drive its economy and extend its strength as a trusted digital innovation hub in the region.
Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Management Initiatives in the Philippines
The Philippines government, DOST has unveiled several critical event management innovations to help the country to prevent and mitigate disaster-prone conditions.
Indian Researchers Develop AI-Powered COVID-19 Kit
The COVIHOME technology has been validated by the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology and has an efficiency of 94.2%, sensitivity of 91.3%, and specificity of 98.2%.
COVID-19 Drives Digital Development in Vietnam
Developing and deploying solutions to fight the pandemic, such as digital health records and services, e-commerce, and online learning might enable the country to reach its 2025-30 digital transformation targets sooner
Taipei Unveils Guidelines for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
As Taiwan promotes electric vehicles for zero-emission policies, the need for charging stations is on the rise. To allay safety concerns, Taipei has drafted the Electric Vehicle Battery Charge and Exchange Station Guidelines.
E-Prescriptions Making Telehealth Easier in Australia
E-prescriptions are providing safer, faster and more efficient prescription supply to Australians sent straight to their mobile phone or by email.
E-commerce on the Rise in the Philippines
E-commerce is crucial in the Philippines, as it is in every other country around the world. To improve the country’s digital growth, a Philippines IT company has introduced a service platform designed for business owners.
U.S. Government Launches Website with Informative Resources on Ransomware
The website integrates federal ransomware resources into a single platform and reduces the fragmentation of resources which is especially detrimental for those who have become victims of an attack.
Vietnamese Researchers Develop Digital Map of Essential Goods Supply Points
The stores displayed on the digital map are also separated by districts, creating favourable conditions for people to shop quickly, and limiting their time on the street, aiding the fight against COVID-19.
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation Supports Malaysian Content Creators
MDEC recently concluded its inaugural Creative Content Streaming Programme 2021 which featured a combination of online workshops and competition providing streamers and video content creators with industry-relevant skills and tips.
Indonesia’s Fintech Sectors Experience Rapid Growth from E-Money Services
Indonesia’s fintech start-up has announced that it has received an e-money licence from the country’s central bank, paving the way for the launch of its e-money service in the country.
Innovation China Programme to Integrate Science, Technology and Economy
Innovation China Programme aims to build a high-end dialogue platform to integrate science, technology with the economy and is expected to become a national public technology service.
Strengthening Cybersecurity to Reduce Ransomware Attacks in New Zealand
With ransomware attacks on the rise in all parts of the world, developing cybersecurity measures are necessary to mitigate these issues, and New Zealand is taking significant steps in this regard.
EXCLUSIVE! Indonesia OpenGov Leadership Forum 2021: Keeping Citizen-Centric Services at the Heart of Digital Transformation in Post -COVID-19 Era
Executives and experts convene to discuss ways to harness cutting-edge technologies and deliver best-in-class citizen-centric services at the biggest virtual edition of the Indonesia OpenGov Leadership Forum 2021.
Singapore Launches Global Challenge to Encourage AI Adoption in Fintech Sector
The Monetary Authority of Singapore launched its global challenge to promote the adoption of Artificial Intelligence as a solution to become an essential business driver across the financial industry.
Indian Researchers Use AI to Detect Potato Crop Diseases
The model was built using an artificial intelligence tool called mask region-based convolutional neural network architecture.