Twelfth Malaysia Plan Aims to Boost Tech Adoption
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Malaysia recently unveiled the 12th Malaysia Plan which is anchored on three key themes and four catalytic policy enablers focusing on developing talent, accelerating tech adoption and innovation, enhancing connectivity.
Vietnam Accelerates Investment in Artificial Intelligence
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Domestic tech giants and innovative start-ups are accelerating their investment and taking solid steps to research and apply AI in new applications and business models.
Adapting New Payment Solutions to Accelerate Digital Transformation in the Philippines
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has launched their latest payment initiative to ensure that every Filipino can participate meaningfully in an increasingly digital Philippine economy.
Funding Boost for UOW Researchers for AI-driven Cyber Solutions for Defence
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Two UOW projects have been awarded funding which supports collaboration between researchers, industry and the Defence Science and Technology Group to research emerging and future technologies to safeguard Australia.
Kerala, India Inaugurates Digital Hub to Support Start-Ups
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The Digital Hub is home to a design incubator, healthcare incubator, centre of excellence for mouser electronics, co-working spaces, design studios, investors hive, and an innovation centre.
The Philippines to Set Up ‘Resiliency Route’ for National Broadband Programme
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The Department of Information and Communications Technology announced that it is speeding up the development of a supplemental infrastructure known as the “resiliency route” for Phase 1 of the National Broadband Program.
HKUST Partners to Empower Future Digital Talent
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HKUST University has aided in the development of a curriculum to equip both its own students, as well as those from other partnering universities, with digital marketing skills them thrive in the new digital era.
Vietnam Launches ‘Internet Connection and Computers for Students’ Programme
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had many impacts on socio-economic life, in which education is one of the most affected sectors; the country is looking to implement better online teaching and learning initiatives to adapt to the new normal.
New Zealand to Develop the World’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plant in Southland
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New Zealand’s major power companies are looking to build the world’s largest green hydrogen plant in Southland to help the country achieve net-zero carbon emissions and produce renewable energy.
NUS Agritech Centre Established to Support Singapore’s Agri Sector
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Singapore Science Park’s most recent innovation and incubation facilities, powered by NUS Enterprise, will support the country’s agritech innovation and opportunities.
Aurora Supercomputer to Drive Brain Map Construction in the U.S.
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Argonne researchers are mapping the complex tangle of the brain’s connections by developing computational applications that will find their stride in the advent of exascale computing.
Indian Air Force Inks MoU for Aerospace Technologies
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The agreement will facilitate the development of training programmes for Air Force personnel, which will provide platforms for the dissemination of knowledge and novel ideas to innovate new technologies.
CUHK Develops Ultra-Thin Self-Powered Wireless Sensing E-Sticker
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A research team at CUHK has developed a self-powered wireless sensing e-sticker (SWISE) that can convert the energy of the finger touch on the e-sticker into electromagnetic wave signals for wireless transmission.
E-Commerce and Digital Economy are Key Engines of Growth for the Philippines
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E-commerce and the digital economy have been key engines of growth and economic recovery during the pandemic and, as a result, the Philippines has been implementing more solutions to boost the sectors.
China Calls for Openness, Cooperation in Science & Technology
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To jointly solve important global issues through sci-tech innovation, China will strengthen international sci-tech exchanges with a more open attitude, and actively participate in global innovation networks.
Vietnam Restructures Committee for E-Governance, Digital Transformation
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The Committee will jointly coordinate the implementation of the National Digital Transformation Programme and monitor the execution of the National Strategy on the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
HKUST and HKSAR Using Tech to Solve Ozone Pollution in GBA
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Using the state-of-the-art tech, a research team of HKUST’s Division of Environment and Sustainability, EPD and GFS have instigated a series of investigations to develop a monitoring and sampling system for the capture and measurement of the vertical and spatial nature of ozone.
Philippine Banks Urged Deployment of Anti-Cybercrime Law for Consumers
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has urged the immediate passage of an anti-cybercrime law to better protect financial consumers and enhance the country’s legal framework for financial consumer welfare and protection from cybercriminals.
Work On NSW’s Digital Twin Surges Ahead
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A consortium headed up by an Australian telecommunications company will build out the NSW government’s spatial digital twin proof-of-concept in preparation for its planned state-wide expansion.
Indonesia to Utilise CCUS Technology to Achieve a Low-Carbon Future
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The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry is urging adaptation on the use of clean energy, such as CCUS, to achieve energy sovereignty, climate resilience, and a low-carbon future.
Creating Better Electronic Health Record with Machine Learning in the U.S.
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An AI-enhanced system enables doctors to spend less time searching for clinical information and more time treating patients.
ICT Solutions for Philippine Public Schools by 2022
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The Department of Education will be rolling out its Computerisation Programme (DCP) and five other programmes which aim to provide ICT packages and IT infrastructure in public schools.
Indian Institute Launches Centre for Quantum Technologies
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The centre will explore new quantum materials, quantum processors, cryogenic controllers, the modelling and technology development of semiconducting qubits, CMOS and 2D materials, among others.
Digital Vouchers to Stimulate Taiwan’s Economy
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The Taiwanese government rolled our digital vouchers to citizens and other eligible groups via digital payment services such as credit cards and mobile wallets to stimulate the economy post pandemic.
Indonesia to Develop Green Building
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To achieve a net-zero emission future, Indonesia is looking to establish green buildings – something it is felt will be key to strengthen the country’s resilience to climate change.
Vietnam, Cuba Enhance Collaboration in Information-Communication Security
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The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in training, improve capacity on information security, protect critical information infrastructure, and respond to computer incidents.
Enabling Singapore Hawkers to Go Digital with Food Delivery Platforms
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Singapore hawkers will be given access to the most recent and advanced online ordering platform to help them run their businesses and encourage the elderly and less tech-savvy hawkers to go digital.
Developing Persuasive Social Robots
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U.S. researchers developed an experiment on social robots which showed that robots are more persuasive when they are collaborative and peer-oriented, rather than dominant and authoritative.
India to Officially Roll Out National Digital Health Mission
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The Digital Health Mission will be formally launched on 27 September in which every citizen will be provided with a unique digital health ID containing all their health records.
CUHK Working to Promote Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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CUHK Innovation Day highlight the University’s research efforts including the new CUHK satellite project, robotics, and other projects. The University is also working with Government on initiatives to make HK into a global I&T hub.