Singapore Boosts Digital Economy with Corporate Laboratory
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Established with an investment of S$54 million over five years, NUS and a global tech firm have launched a Corporate Laboratory which aims to boost research in Singapore’s key tech areas.
National Cyber Drill to Strengthen Philippine Cybersecurity Landscape
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The DICT’s Cybersecurity Bureau will hold a National Cyber Drill Exercise to promote digital security awareness among citizens in an effort to strengthen the country’s cybersecurity landscape.
India Electronics Manufacturing Could Reach $300 Billion by 2025
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India aims to build large-scale manufacturing capabilities to gain a substantial share in global electronics exports with the potential to become the nation’s top exports in the next 3-5 years.
HKU Co-Launches New FinTech Study
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HKU announced that it is co-launching a FinTech Talent Study which will examine the current and upcoming demand of FinTech talent for the financial services industry in Hong Kong.
Advancing AI Applications in Healthcare in the U.S.
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As AI may leave sensitive patient data at risk of being exposed, Argonne is collaborating with organisations to overcome this challenge and expand the use of AI within health care.
New Zealand Integrates Vaccine Pass for Domestic and International Travel
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The Ministry of Health has released more details for domestic and foreign travel on the vaccine pass which allows people to enter areas that need proof of immunisation.
NSW Forging Ahead with Digitalisation
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The government is investing in the infrastructure and services that push the boundaries for integrated digital innovations and services to support customers now and into the future.
Shanghai Plans to be Digital Hub by 2035
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To be a global digital hub, Shanghai plans to accelerate digital infrastructure, digital economy and data usage which allows citizens to benefit from digital services, such as education and transportation.
Indonesia to Launch Retail Payment System
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To meet the public’s demand for rapid, mobile, secure and low-cost transactions, Bank Indonesia will launch BI-Fast in December 2021 for payments in real-time across a range of instruments and payment channels.
Fostering Cooperation for Semiconductor Measurement Technology in Taiwan
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ITRI partnered with the U.K manufacturing company to lay a foundation for next-generation semiconductor measurement capacities by utilising high tech equipment and services the company provides.