Supply Chain 4.0 Launched in Singapore to Integrate More Technology for Businesses
Supply Chain 4.0 Initiative, which integrates more technology to help smaller businesses deal with big future interruptions in product or service supply, has been allocated $18 million in investment for tech research.
EXCLUSIVE! The Future of Hybrid Workplace in Thailand
OpenGovAsia, in collaboration with AMD, explores the shifting culture and the future of hybrid workspaces in Thailand.
U.S. Government Agencies Aim to Take Proactive Approach to Cybersecurity
To combat cyberattacks, the approach of U.S. government agencies is shifting from securing access and exit to using comprehensive packet information that has been recorded while the network is in use.
New Training and Tech to Help Curb Shark Attacks in NSW
In an Australian-first, the NSW Government is partnering with Surfing NSW to deliver shark attack-specific first aid training, first aid kits and life-saving tech to NSW surf clubs as part of the state’s Shark Management Program.
Hanoi, Vietnam Aims to Develop Smart Agriculture
With a densely populated city like Hanoi, using modern technology in production will increase farmer incomes and solve the problems of land shortage, improve the living environment and reduce pollution.
Philippine Science, Technology, and Innovation Project to Further Accelerate National Development
National Academy of Science and Technology’s STI project was recently handed over to the DOST and NEDA to help further accelerate and harness the country’s science and technology development.
Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Hospital Uses AI Tech to Process Files
As protective equipment can hinder performing certain tasks such as updating people’s medical records, a Taiwanese hospital is using AI for a new zero-contact speech recognition system that allows staff to integrate data in real-time.
Digital Future Initiative Launched Across Australia
The Digital Future Initiative aims to help Australia become a leading digital economy as well as bring significant tech resources and capabilities to Australia via investments in infrastructure that benefit people and businesses.
Enhanced SETUP 4.0 to Support Local MSMEs and Businesses
The government has once again upgraded its SETUP 4.0 initiative which is aimed at offering new technology and innovations as well as ensuring enterprise resilience and continuity for all businesses.
QR Code in China Helps Lost Elderly
The number of cases of lost elderly in China has dropped significantly with the development of a QR code on a plastic gadget allowing people to reach the emergency contact of the carrier immediately.
MDEC to Enhance MSC Malaysia to Push Digital Economy
The enhanced MSC seeks to accelerate participation in the digital economy and address the concerns on the widening digital divide by providing equitable access to digital tools, knowledge, and income opportunities.
New Zealand Vaccination Verification App Released for Businesses
Businesses can now use the Covid Pass verification app to check if their customers have been vaccinated. This approach will assist New Zealand in mitigating COVID-19 while also ensuring public safety.
NYC Aims to be First to Regulate AI Hiring Tools
As many AI hiring tools tend to have bias, New York passed a bill that requires a yearly bias audit to ensure that tools will not discriminate based on an applicant’s race or gender.
National University Hospital to Launch Singapore’s First 3D Point-of-Care Printing Lab
To improve national clinical outcomes with the development of new surgical techniques in delivering better patient care, Singapore’s hospital and manufacturing company have launched a 3D Printing Point-of-Care.
Digital Payments Strengthened Between the Philippines and Singapore
The Cross-Border Payment Agreement between Singapore and the Philippines is expected to provide financial inclusion to MSMEs and strengthen cross-border collaboration in the fintech sector.
EXCLUSIVE! The Power of “Data in Motion” for Personalised, Intuitive and Highly Engaging Citizen Services
OpenGov Asia, in collaboration with Confluent, explores the urgency to unlock the power of data in motion to provide next-gen citizen services.
China, Hungary to Jointly Invest in Green, Digital Transformation
To accelerate digital transformation in all sectors of the economy and to develop innovation in digital technologies, China and Hungary signed 2 MoUs on green development and digital economy.
New Zealand First’s AI White Paper Urges Investing in Artificial Intelligence Research
The country’s first AI white paper was recently drafted by New Zealand’s Artificial Intelligence Research organisation, which calls for considerable initiatives and investment in AI research.
Mississippi, U.S. Launches Digital Driver’s License
The American state-created digital identification allows Mississippians to use a digital driver’s license as a legal form of ID.
U.S. Argonne Lab Accelerates COVID Antiviral Discovery with AI
Researchers are using new hardware to perform vastly accelerated computational searches for new antiviral drugs; by using AI they could achieve 20 million predictions, greatly reducing the time needed for each search.
The Philippines to Expand ICT Services for Rural Areas
The DICT will increase its ICT services, focusing on underserved and unserved areas and will accelerate the deployment of internet connectivity across the country.
Taiwan, U.K. Advance Collaboration in Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology
Over 100 UK and Taiwanese hydrogen and fuel cell companies explore possible areas for collaboration in low carbon hydrogen technologies to create larger shared markets.
Indonesia to Accelerate Digital Technology in Workplace
Every facet of every industry has altered due to the adoption of digital technology. The Minister of Finance has mentioned that digital technology adoption will dominate the future of Indonesian workplaces in a few years.
Singapore Government Looking to Enhance Its Commercial Cloud Services
During GovTech’s virtual conference, it was confirmed that the government will be upgrading its Commercial Cloud service to better manage and secure the use of public cloud services.
Digital Vaccine Passports in the U.S.
To gain public trust in the security and functionality of digital passports in the U.S., the government should focus on securing the infrastructure, protecting mobile apps, and requiring adequate proof of identity.
Delhi Institutes Launch India’s First Medical Cobotics Centre
The Medical Cobotics Centre is set to be a technology-enabled simulation and training facility for young resident doctors, apart from acting as a validation centre for research in healthcare robotics and digital health.
More Digital Solutions Launched to Benefit Philippine MSMEs
A Philippine bank has introduced a sales monitoring technology platform to assist MSMEs in tracking sales and cashflows.
Beijing to Hold High-Tech Winter Games
For the 2022 Winter Olympics, Beijing will adopt high technology to support COVID-19 measures, reduce carbon emissions, ensure safety, enhance the experience for athletes and spectators.
EXCLUSIVE! Virtual Breakfast Insight: Innovative and Robust Cloud Data Management and Protection for a High-Performance and Profitable Enterprise
OpenGovAsia, in collaboration with Veeam and Amazon Web Services, explores the benefits and urgency of cloud data management and protection.
Singapore Trains 3000 Citizens in 5G Skills
More than 3,000 Singaporeans have been trained in 5G mobile technology skills under a national programme to grow expertise in 5G which is said to be important to the country’s digital economy.