Western Australia to Launch First Home-Grown Satellite
The region is preparing to launch its first space satellite – the state-of-the-art Binar-1 CubeSat – which a team of students and engineers at Curtin University’s Space Science and Technology Centre developed.
China Passes New Data Privacy and Security Laws
The Data Security Law focuses on the protection and security of critical data while the Critical Information Infrastructure Law focuses on the network and IT systems that are critical to national security and public interest.
Education Financing Solutions for Students in Indonesia
A fintech start-up is collaborating with students to improve financial literacy while supporting the student loan programme recommended by Indonesia’s President.
Cutting-edge MedTech from Taiwan
As COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of technologies in all sectors, including healthcare, Taiwanese Medtech companies are emerging with their innovations from portable blood collection devices to COVID-19 analysers and test kits.
Zero-Emission Electric Busses to Be Deployed in the Philippines
Electric Vehicle Corporation of the Philippines recently announced plans to launch a zero-emission bus shuttle service for their Batangas employees.
Singapore and Australia Conclude Blockchain Trial Aimed to Reduce Transaction Costs
The blockchain trial was initiated as part of the Australia-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement to make cross-border trade simpler between the two countries.
Indian Researchers Develop First-Ever Semiconductor Memory Technology
Unlike the high voltage required by gate oxide breakdown (a popular OTP memory), the Indian Institute of Technology in Bombay’s memory chip uses less power and chip-area as the need for boosted voltage supply is avoided.
EXCLUSIVE: John Mackenney, Principal Digital Strategist, APAC, Adobe, on Public Sector Strategies to Develop Digital Solutions to Enhance Citizen Experience
John explores personalised, contextual and consistent digital solutions as a powerful and efficient strategy for public sectors to enhance citizen experience.
PolyU Smart City Projects Win at 2021 Smart 50 Awards
In support of Hong Kong’s Smart City Blueprint, PolyU has been working closely with the government and community partners to implement smart projects to address various societal and environmental issues.
Taiwanese University Establishes College of Informatics: Uniquely Combining Technology, Humanities, Law and Science
The university has established the College of Informatics that features a fusion of information technology and academic consortium in the fields of law, humanities and social sciences.
Singapore to Develop Electric Cargo Vessel as Part of Green Plan Goals
Authorities had provided grants to the maritime sector to develop a fully electric cargo vessel with interoperable swappable battery infrastructure solutions in support of Singapore’s Goal Zero plan.
ANU Scientists Set New Record with Bifacial Solar Cells
ANU scientists have produced a more efficient type of solar cell, using laser processing and setting a new world record in the process. They are dual-sided, meaning both the front and back of the cell generate power.
U.S. Prisons Utilise AI to Analyse Inmate Phone Calls
Some U.S. prisons are turning to artificial intelligence to monitor and analyse inmates’ phone calls for signs of violence or criminal behaviour.
Philippine Tourism Sector Adopts Virtual Platform for Business Continuity
With borders remaining closed and large gatherings discouraged for all types of businesses, the Philippine tourism industry had to transition from a physical engagement platform to a virtual engagement platform to stay in business.
U.S. Department of Energy Awards US$1.2M to Maximise Scientific Data over 5G network
Department-funded research on 5G supports computing from edge devices, such as cameras and weather sensors, to the radio towers between the edge and the cloud.
MDEC and Industry Partner Ink MOU to Boost Digital Talent and Business
MDEC and business and employment-oriented online service’s recent MOU focuses on two strategic fronts: Enhancing Digital Presence and Equipping Digital Talents.
Technological Innovation and Energy in China’s 14th Five Year Plan
To achieve its 14th Five Year Plan, China will focus on limiting carbon and energy intensity, while also strengthening its domestic energy supply and improve technological innovations.
China Ramps Up Cybersecurity Regulations
With the latest moves to strengthen IT infrastructure security and cyberspace regulations, China is ramping up efforts in protecting the country’s cybersecurity.
Adoption in Cloud Kitchen Spikes During COVID-19 in Indonesia
Since the pandemic began, most kitchens have shifted to cloud technology in order to run their businesses. As the food delivery sector expands, the number of cloud kitchens in Indonesia had increased.
IIT-Roorkee, India Launches Course in Cloud Computing and DevOps
The programme is designed to equip learners with a repertoire of skills required to build a career in any of the numerous fields associated with cloud computing.
Taiwan Embraces Digital Technology in Education and Culture
Combining digital technology, culture, creativity, and commerce has facilitated the development and growth of Taiwan’s cultural, educational and creative industries.
Supporting Philippine MSMEs with Digital Solutions
With the lockdown affecting many businesses, particularly MSMEs, Philippine telecommunications providers and supply chain leaders joined forces together to provide ICT and other digital solutions to MSMEs.
Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad Unveils Centre for Data Science, AI
One of the key objectives of the centre is to present an extensive annual report on the data science and AI industry in the country. It will identify challenges, gauge the scope of the industry, and offer plausible solutions.
New Zealand Adopts Latest Digital Procurement to Support Digital Transformation
A new digital e-procurement ecosystem has been launched by the New Zealand government to assist government agencies and businesses and in accelerating their digital transformation.
New Enterprise Content Management Solution Unveiled in HK
A tech firm operating under the Hong Kong Smart Government Innovation Lab has launched a single platform, with complete, end-to-end functionality for managing documents, processes, enterprise applications and cases.
U.S. Invests $220M in Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes
Several U.S. government agencies and U.S. universities collaborate to build 11 AI research institutes to pursue transformational advances in a range of economic sectors and science and engineering fields.
Vietnam Promotes Safe Use of Digital Platforms
Digital platforms have made important contributions to the national digital transformation and the development of the digital economy and society. The government aims to keep these platforms secure by boosting information security.
Digital Libraries to Ease Learning in the Philippines
Since the outbreak of the pandemic, digital libraries have become more common as a source of education. The National Library of the Philippines is currently working on improving its online resources to help students and teachers cope with the pandemic.
Indian Government Makes Digital Maps Publicly Accessible through Online Portals
The portals provide a range of digital maps, including digital geographical maps, railway and political maps, and open series map scales.
Hackathon to Examine the Challenges Facing Governments in Australia and NZ
The large open data hackathon held simultaneously across Australia and New Zealand aims to nurture digital skills in Australia and New Zealand.