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MINDEF, STUD Sign MoU on Operational Technology Security for Critical Infrastructure

To strengthen collaboration in key areas, including research and technology, threat modelling, training and expertise development, MINDEF Singapore and STUD signed an MoU on Operational Technology security for critical infrastructure.
Mobile Money in Vietnam Paves the Way for New Sandbox Initiatives

Mobile Money is the first sandbox involving several ministries and sectors to be piloted to meet the needs of society. It paves the way for more sandboxes to be applied to other emerging technologies and business models.
The Philippines to Accelerate National ID Program

To enhance the government’s ability to deliver various services, the National Economic and Development Authority said it is accelerating the implementation of the Philippine Identification System.
CityU Develops Painless Drug Delivery Tech

A research team led by biomedical engineers at CityU has developed a new generation of microneedle patches made of ice that melt after the pain-free delivery of drugs.
AI Predicts Film Genre Based on Soundtrack

U.S. researchers utilised AI-based technology and fingerprint soundtrack to examine the effect of music on cinematic genres; these deep learning models were able to accurately classify a film’s genre.
Indian Scientists Develop Data-Processing Technique to Accurately Measure Soot

A team of researchers has developed a new data-processing technique to measure low amounts of soot accurately. This will help build better combustion-based devices such as car engines.
Exploring Digital Transformation in a post COVID-19 Taiwan

Taiwan research institute collaborated with a U.S. organisation to provide a platform where experts can share their perspectives on technology innovation including IoT, robots, green energy, 5G and AI.
NSW Health Rolls New Vaccine Management System

NSW Health-run vaccination centres are migrating to a vaccination management system that can be used to book an appointment, track vaccination doses, record clinical information, manage clinic workflows and interface with the Australian Immunisation Register.
New Zealand to Lead on More Health Technologies Innovations Amid COVID-19

As more innovations are being deployed, another health tech company developed the world’s largest clinical trial of EEG neurofeedback as a therapy for chronic pain and will be launched in New Zealand.