China Strengthens Technological Innovations in Agriculture
The nations plans to focus on improving agricultural sci-tech innovation on subjects from food security to intelligent agricultural machinery by developing basic scientific research issues.
Singapore Computer Model to Reduce COVID-19 Infections
Singapore scientists develop an ‘optimal strategies’ computer model that could significantly reduce future COVID-19 infections and deaths as well as make accurate predictions on the daily increases of COVID-19 confirmed cases.
Digital Transformation Vital to Vietnam’s Agricultural Development
The government is looking to proactively and actively participate in the fourth industrial revolution and speed up its digital transformation process to achieve its goal to be a modernity-oriented industrialised nation by 2030.
Green Energy Solutions for the Future Industry of Indonesia
The Indonesian President revealed a three-pronged strategy to boost Indonesia’s economic growth and to build a green industrial park to produce green products using only renewable energy.
Minnesota, U.S. Launches App for Digital Vaccination Copy
Minnesota has launched a new smartphone application that allows residents to have a digital copy of their immunisation records, including whether they’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Philippines to Adopt Designated Payment Systems
To ensure the continued safety of the national payment system, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas issued a revised circular requiring designated payment systems to adopt the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructure.
China’s Progress in Quantum Technology
The nation has made the world’s first quantum satellite as well as the world’s first optical quantum computing machine prototype by collaboration between enterprise and government.
Enhancing Indonesia’s Islamic Fintech with Digital Technologies
Digital technologies can help to improve financial inclusion across Indonesia while also boosting the country’s Islamic finance market.
Taiwan, U.S. Cooperate on AI Chip Development
Taiwan’s research institute and a U.S. university signed an MoU to strengthen semiconductor technology R&D by combining Taiwan’s AIoT and the experience of the U.S. in high-performance computing.
Enhanced Network Connectivity for Remote Areas in the Philippines
In expanding network and communication service in the Philippines, an internet service provider is committed to providing a fibre-optic broadband network and satellite global technology even in the most remote mountain towns.
New Report on Progress and Risks of Artificial Intelligence
The report monitored the progress and risks of AI and guide its future development and noted substantial progress across subfields of AI, including speech, language processing and computer vision.
Vietnamese Network Provider Achieves Record 5G Speeds
With a 5G data transmission speed of more than 4.7Gb per second, government-owned organisation Viettel is one of the fastest 5G telecom networks in Asia.
E-Payments Continue to Drive the Philippine Economy Post-pandemic
In a post-COVID-19 economy, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas continues to promote the digitalisation of financial products and services in the Philippines knowing that they are a significant driver.
Indian Institute of Science to Set Up New AI/ML Centre
The centre will promote research and innovation in AI and ML and develop a talent pool from across the country to provide cutting-edge solutions to meet the industry’s emerging and future requirements.
Singapore Government Deploys Fully Integrated Authoritative National Map
The Singapore Land Authority has released its latest fully integrated 3D version of OneMap, Singapore’s authoritative national map application, as well as the most recent updates for citizens.
Developing Safety Precautions for Self-Driving Cars
U.S. researchers are developing algorithms to help driverless vehicles quickly and accurately assess their surroundings.
WA’s Main Roads CRM Platform Migrates to Cloud
Western Australia’s Main Roads has completed the migration of its customer relationship management system onto cloud in collaboration with an American multinational technology corporation.
Indian Agriculture Ministry Partners to Modernise Agriculture
The Agriculture Ministry has signed five memorandums of understanding with private players to conduct pilot projects for the promotion of digital tech and other best practices in the agricultural sector.
The Philippines’ MULA Satellite a Launch Priority
As the Philippine satellite industry evolves and develops, the latest Multispectral Unit for Land Assessment satellite, set to launch in 2023, is on the government’s priority list.
Robot Industry Shines in China
As the robot industry has developed and contributed to high-quality economic development, the nation has created a platform to gather resources, introduce new products and facilitate cooperation in the industry.
MDEC and CEDAR to Provide Digitalisation Assistance to Malaysian SMEs
MDEC is collaborating with the Centre of Entrepreneur Development And Research to enable SMEs to adopt digitalisation that will play a crucial role as the nation moves toward economic recovery post-pandemic.
New Zealand to Conduct Research in Developing Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft By 2030
A research part of a joint initiative will be conducted to develop hydrogen-powered aircraft and for a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges of flying zero-emission hydrogen aircraft in New Zealand.
Development of Space Tech in Taiwan
The nation is prioritising space technology and is leveraging its advantages in the semiconductor sector to occupy a spot in the space industry supply chain.
The Development of AI-Enabled Smart Machines in Singapore
Professors and thought leaders from SMU documented examples of human-AI collaboration; from a bank with massive migration to data analytics to a big e-commerce platform with new AI-enabled capabilities.
India, Singapore to Link Digital Payment Systems
The linkage will enable users of each of the two fast payment systems to make instant, low-cost fund transfers on a reciprocal basis without a need to get onboarded to the other system.
PolyU Develops Tech to Relieve Osteoarthritis Pain
The ground-breaking, imaging-guided nanoparticle photothermal treatment for osteoarthritis pain is the first time targeted photothermal therapy via nanotechnology has been used.
Data, Analytics and AI Power Public Health in the U.S.
Gathering and interpreting data is essential to mitigate the pandemic as public health agencies utilise big data, analytics and AI to respond rapidly to public health emergencies.
UniSA Opens Up Space Innovation Programme
The University of South Australia’s Innovation & Collaboration Centre is now accepting applications for its 2022 Venture Catalyst Space programme that supports space start-ups through mentoring and access to resources.
Xinjiang, China Expands 5G Network Expands to Better Citizen Experience
The region plans to promote and accelerate the construction and development of its 5G infrastructure and facilities and has piloted 5G technology in many fields from mining to agriculture.
Taiwan’s TaipeiPASS Permit System Makes Travel and Work Safer
Taipei has implemented the access management system by integrating the TaipeiPASS mechanism with EasyCard so the officials have a list of individuals who have taken the COVID-19 vaccine.