Singapore Launches ASEAN Centre to Strengthen Regional Cyber Security Landscape
The country has been working on a new entry point for ASEAN member states to collaborate on research, knowledge sharing and training to respond to cyber threats.
The Role of AI in Human Lives
A new report identified progress in AI, from speech and language processing to AI that can predict how proteins fold; the report also pointed out risks, including incompetent machines of inferior intelligence.
Regional Biotech R&D Centre Launches in HKSTP
The new R&D centre is aimed at transferring the biotech firm’s state-of-the-art technologies, products and services in cell and gene therapy to Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and APAC region.
Philippine Government to Make R&D Inclusive to Drive Growth
R&D in the Philippines is aimed at increasing productivity in many sectors of the economy, most notably agriculture, and the government is expanding access to R&D facilities across the country to drive a post-COVID rebound.
China Speeds Up 5G Development
To quicken the rollout of 5G wireless technology, China step us the development of 5G and extend the applications in a wide range of sectors.
MDEC and MDA to Catalyse Digital Economy Ecosystem
MDEC and MDA will partner to provide digital insights, webinars and training for MDA members and non-members. The series will kick off with MDA @ School programme and is set to offer relevant training programmes to Malaysian talents.
New Zealand Launches Cyber Security Academy to Increase Diversity in Cyber Security Workforce
To bolster the country’s cyber security sector, a telecom and ICT company established its first cybersecurity academy which will help students gain key skills that will allow them to enter the workforce in this field.
Taipei Combines Fashion with 5G Technology
Taipei used 5G network services in the fashion shows and art performances to create an immersive exhibition venue and overall to provide a new integrated experience link for live broadcasts.
3D Cell Printing Tech Earns ANSTO Eureka Prize for Technology
Researchers and industry partners from UNSW Australia, the ACN, Children’s Cancer Institute and an Australian biotech firm received the 2021 ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology for their method to rapidly-produce 3D cell structures.
The Philippines Upgrades Services of SETUP 4.0 for MSMEs
Since COVID-19 has impacted businesses in the Philippines, particularly local MSMEs, DOST and other government agencies are helping MSMEs in their digitalisation adoption.
