Singapore Government Extends Hiring Scheme to March 2022
The Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI) scheme, which supported the hiring of nearly 400,000 locals by 58,000 firms, will be extended by the Singapore government to assist more citizens who are having difficulty finding jobs.
Indian Institute of Roorkee Establishes School for AI, Data Science
The objective of the school is to develop new and skilled manpower in the areas of data science and artificial intelligence to meet the rising global demand for data analysts and experts in the industry.
HKSTP InnoAcademy launches Programme to Foster HK’s Tech Talent
The comprehensive 26-month programme that comprises internship and full-time training to fast-track 12 young I&T leaders kicks off with an HKSTP internship and a full-week “Innovation Challenge”.
The Philippines Continues Leveraging ICT Solutions for Health Sector
As part of the country’s ICT development plans in all sectors, the Department of Science and Technology will use a range of technologies to bring health solutions closer to patients.
U.S. DOE Funds Research on AI Models of Physics Simulations
To build complex scientific models for climate, energy infrastructure, and other systems, DOE has funded the project to use AI in accelerating the simulation to be done by the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory.
Shanghai’s Global Innovation Centre
Aspiring to become a global science and technology innovation centre, Shanghai has witnessed significant sci-tech achievements with breakthroughs from AI to biomedicine in recent years.
India Unveils 5G Test Bed at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
The testbed targets close collaboration between the universities and startups and aims to create an ecosystem that closely resembles a real-world 5G deployment.
Catching Crypto Criminals with AI and Big Data toolkit
A Griffith University-led project into detecting criminal cryptocurrency payments has been awarded nearly $600,000 in funding to address security issues that cause Australians to lose millions of dollars each year.
Indonesia Sets Up High-Speed Frequency Spectrum to Enhance Broadband Internet
As the country’s demand for improved internet coverage grows, the Indonesian government has decided to accelerate the rollout of its newest frequency spectrum.
Investing in Taiwan’s Technology Industrial Park
Four companies invested in Technology Industrial Park with the key focus in manufacturing of home technology, cloud, big data, and online diagnostic tools.
Vietnam Debuts PC-Covid Mobile Application
Functions of the app include a COVID-19 card, health declaration function, COVID-19 vaccination information and testing results, movement tracking as well as news on pandemic prevention and control strategies.
Global Upheaval Drives Digital Transformation
Adobe’s 2021 Digital Trends Report is based on the learnings of digital executives garnered from real-life, practical, hard-fought battles during the pandemic.
The Philippines to Enhance Connectivity for Cordona’s Public Service and Education
During this period, improved connectivity is crucial for every sector in the Philippines. Recently, the municipality of Cardona in the Philippines’ Rizal province enlisted the help of a telecom provider to improve Internet and voice connectivity for its residents.
U.S. National Science Foundation Launches Spectrum Innovation Centre
To address the growing demand for usage of the radio spectrum, U.S. NSF invested $25 million to launch NSF Spectrum Innovation Centre.
Accelerating Cultivated Fish Technology for Mass Market in Singapore
A*STAR and a cultivated meat company planned to establish a Joint Research Laboratory for Cultivated Fish Bioprocessing in Biopolis for developing cultivated fish cells.
DevOps: Cloud Deployments Made Easy
DevOps is what unifies people, processes and technology, allowing organisations to thrive and the bandwidth to rethink, reimagine and reinvent themselves.
Karnataka, India Inks MoAs to Boost Technology Growth
Three memorandums of association were recently signed to foster the growth and application of artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, big data, and the Internet of Things in the state of Karnataka.
Rapid Development of Telehealth Services in the Philippines
A new advanced telehealth platform has been developed from a collaboration of two telehealth companies and will be expanding its services to the public.
HKBU Invents Novel ‘Barcode’ Sensor
A research team led by scientists at HKBU has developed a novel cell sensor with a barcode-like micro-channel structure that enables rapid and low-cost screening of drug-resistant bacteria.
Utilising AI for New Medical Images in the U.S.
U.S. researchers employed an underused resource — radiology reports that accompany medical images — to improve the interpretive abilities of machine learning algorithms.
Vietnamese Government Looking to Boost Digital Economy Post-COVID-19
Vietnam must develop and apply smart cloud policies to speed up digitalisation. It should step up investments in personnel training in digital technology, connectivity, and infrastructure, as well as build a robust technology start-up ecosystem.
Indonesia’s Latest Super App to Support Financial Inclusion
The latest super app developed by a fintech solution provider is designed to support and encourage better financial inclusion across the nation in the post-pandemic economy.
NSW’S Centre for Work Health and Safety to Tackle AI Workplace Risks
The NSW Government’s Centre for Work Health and Safety is developing an AI risk management tool to manage the workplace health and safety risks that could be introduced through the adoption of AI.
China Calls for Accelerating Talent, Tech Innovation
To be a major world centre of professional talent and innovation, the country has to sharpen its competitive edge in human resources as well as focus on world-level cutting-edge technologies.
India Records 3.5 Billion Digital Transactions in 2021
India has the highest fintech adoption rate of 87% as opposed to the global average rate of 64%, which establishes the country as a prime destination for digital payments and activities.
New World-Class Sports Tech Hub to Launch in Victoria
The Victorian Government is backing the state’s growing sports technology sector with a $4 million investment to establish the Australian Sports Innovation Centre for Excellence in Cremorne.
New Zealand Looks to Create More Tech Roles to Drive Digital Transformation
To support New Zealand’s digital transformation strategy, a multinational professional services network of New Zealand-based firms plans to create more than 500 new jobs over the next five years.
Developing Integrated Biodiversity Database in Taiwan
Taiwan has formed an alliance that consists of six agencies to build an integrated platform to boost Taiwan’s contribution to global conservation efforts.
Strengthening Cybersecurity Readiness in the Philippines
Cybersecurity readiness is extremely crucial for the Philippines’ businesses which are currently being exposed to ransomware and other cyber threats.
Collaboration Between Singapore and Malaysia to Link National Payment Systems
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and Bank Negara Malaysia announced their latest efforts to link their payment systems, allowing residents of the countries to transfer funds using their mobile phone numbers.
