Over Half of Ha Noi Smartphone Users Install National Unified COVID-19 App
PC-COVID is the single app for all COVID-19 prevention and control activities in Vietnam, developed by consolidating separate apps for vaccine certificates, travel permits, health declarations and contact tracing into one.
Digital Platforms to Support Indonesia’s Economy Recovery
Indonesia has seen an increase in the use of digital platforms that have been shown to help in adapting, remaining resilient and recovering from economic shocks, as well as stimulating the economy.
Singapore Accelerates Digital IC in SingPass to Access Public Services
The Digital IC feature was implemented in SingPass to provide users with an alternate means of identification/verification and now all government entities will now be able to access it for the same capability.
Vietnam-Australia Forum Aims to Boost Local AI Development
The countries explored investing in research and producing practical AI products, attracting resources inside and outside the country to build AI training centres and connecting innovative organisations between the two nations.
New Zealand to Enhance Clean Energy Solutions
The country’s new clean energy initiative aims to make the public sector transition to sustainable energy reliance to address climate change issues and achieve carbon neutrality by 2025.
National Payments Corporation of India Launches RuPay Cards for Armed Forces
The RuPay credit card ‘Veer’ for the armed forces will provide a safe, rewarding, and contactless shopping experience to the country’s uniformed personnel and their families.
Expanding Vaccination Initiatives with Tech in the Philippines
The government recently upgraded its VaxCertPH for domestic use and deployed mobile vaccination clinics for vulnerable Filipinos who have trouble accessing LGU vaccine facilities to strengthen various vaccine initiatives.
NTU Singapore Develops New Device to Identify COVID-19
To reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Singapore, NTU has developed a device that can assist scientists in trapping and moving viruses using light and would also benefit the country’s vaccine development.
University of Queensland Preparing Young Mining Engineers for Industry 4.0
UQ and a partner will put $750,000 over three years into integrating digital technologies such as automation, data analytics and robotics into the new curriculum for mining professionals.
Vietnam Central Bank Ranks High in Cyber Information Security
The bank placed among the top organisations in the rankings of cyber information security which covered 89 agencies, including 26 ministries, ministry-level agencies and government agencies, and 63 provincial-level units.
New Zealand Launches New Device to Support People with Special Needs
A new digital tool has been created to help people with special needs with their vaccination journey in a bid to ensure access to all, maximum inclusion and coverage of the national vaccine programme.
MyGov Accounts Now Connected to Australian Digital ID
Digital identity is a reusable capability that allows agencies to deal with citizens through digital channels with higher confidence and reduces expensive physical identity verification processes,
The Philippines Pushing for More Data Centres
Data centres will be key to the Philippines aspirations of becoming one of Southeast Asia’s emerging markets; telecom providers are looking to leverage this potential by building or expanding new data facilities in the country.
MDEC Enhances MyDigitalWorkforce WiT
The agency has enhanced its hiring and training incentive, MyDigitalWorkforce Work in Tech, with simplified eligibility criteria and incentive structure to expedite the approval timeframe.
Indonesia Government to Bolster Digital Talent to Accelerate Digital Transformation
The government is planning to build local digital capacity at the higher levels through its digital leadership academy to shape future leaders in the public and private sectors in support of its digital ambitions and economic recovery.
Singapore Establishes First Global Hydrographic Innovation and Technology Laboratory
A first-of-its-kind hydrographic lab has been developed to facilitate Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore digitalisation process in the maritime industry.
The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Unveils MTech in Machine Intelligence
Students enrolled in the programme will be working on industry-relevant AI problems and will be mentored by an IIT Delhi professor and a researcher from a sponsoring company.
Tech Drives Cross-Border Digital Remittances in the Philippines
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor noted that the country’s digital payments have been increasing since the pandemic thanks in large part to the development of digital remittance platforms.
Vietnam, Singapore Explore Strengthening Cybersecurity Ties
Both sides aim to boost ASEAN member states’ awareness and actions regarding cybersecurity, towards building common legal foundations conducive to international cooperation in the field.
New Zealand Develops Rapid Testing Tool for COVID-19
When New Zealand’s borders reopen, it has been acknowledged that measures such as immunity testing may supplement the high vaccination rates required to keep communities safe.
India, ASEAN Cooperate On Cybersecurity
India is committed to bilateral and international cooperation on cybersecurity. It has been working domestically to address the cybersecurity challenges by developing platforms capable of securing cyberspace as well as by adopting comprehensive policies.
The Philippines Ramps Up Fibre Rollout to Better Connectivity
A leading Philippine telecom provider has established a new engineering services firm to accelerate fibre rollouts across the country in support of the country’s fibre connectivity and infrastructure.
National University of Singapore Develops World’s First Smart Bandage
Patients with non-healing wounds such as diabetic foot and chronic venous leg ulcers are becoming increasingly common as the population ages. NUS has created the world’s first smart wearable sensor bandage to monitor chronic wounds.
India Internet Governance Forum Looks at Universal Internet Access
The India Internet Governance Forum is a step toward ensuring the inclusive participation of all stakeholders in harnessing the power of the Internet for economic growth.
Scaling Up Hong Kong’s Fintech Future
HK Fintech Week 2021, organised by various government agencies, provides a platform for IT and fintech companies, investors, regulators and more, from across the globe to explore how emerging tech and innovative advances can power the future of financial services.
New Zealand Researchers Explore Virtual Reality to Address Mental Health
Virtual reality has shown potential in health and science research in recent years; several trials by New Zealand researchers indicate that it could be an effective therapeutic technique for anxiety and other mental health disorders.
Indian Institute Launches Consortium to Support AI Industries
The consortium will help industries establish themselves as key players in the data science and artificial intelligence domains with the potential to secure new and significant revenue streams.
Thailand to Regulate Digital Platform Service Businesses
Thailand’s cabinet recently approved a draft decree to regulate digital platform service businesses including online marketplaces, social commerce, food delivery, space sharing, ride/car sharing and online search engines.
The Philippines Pushes for Greater Adoption of AI
In response to the ongoing pandemic crisis, the Philippine government has indicated that artificial intelligence adoption might potentially aid in the country’s recovery.
COVID-19 Risks Explained Via New Australian Online Tool
An online calculator to help people understand their risk factors for COVID-19 infection and vaccination has been launched by the Immunisation Coalition in collaboration with Australian researchers.