Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship in HK
CityU and HKSTP have agreed to collaborate to launch collaborative programmes in HK and the GBA and will partner on nurturing talent and promoting tech transfer, enterprise innovation as well as I&T.
Tech to Provide Safe Water in Philippine Rural Areas
Recognising the need for safe water in the Philippines, DOST intends to supply it to communities by introducing innovative technologies and a project that would help citizens in rural regions.
Indian Institute of Technology (Guwahati), Oil India Collaborate to Develop Tech in Energy Sector
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati and Oil India recently inked a memorandum of understanding to collaborate in the development and introduction of modern technologies in energy and related sectors.
Taiwan, Cambodia Collaborate to Expand Fintech
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs sponsored and witnessed a partnership between Taiwanese and Cambodian companies to expand the use of fintech in Cambodia and provide an excellent customer experience.
The Philippines and United Kingdom to Strengthen Science and Technology Ties
The nations are partnering to strengthen their scientific and technological partnership in fields such as health, artificial intelligence, space technologies and engineering biology.
China Encourages More Government Services to Go Digital
In an effort to digitalise more government services, China has developed a guideline that pushes the integrated online system that has high-demand services in many key areas, such as education and healthcare.
Indonesia Deploys Vaccine Car Pilot Project for Local Communities in West Java
Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has deployed vaccination vehicle services to provide entertainment and encourage people to visit immunisation facilities in areas where vaccine coverage is low.
U.S. Engineers Design Autonomous Robot That Can Open Doors
U.S. engineers have been able to solve the problem in three-dimensional digital simulations and they are currently building and developing robots to transfer digital simulations to successful real-world applications.
CISA, FBI, NSA Release Ransomware Advisory for Reducing Risk of Attack
As ransomware groups have targeted U.S. critical infrastructure, CISA, FBI, and NSA provide information on cyber actor tactics, techniques, as well as encourage organisations to apply best practices to protect their networks, systems and data.
Vietnam Digital Transformation Programme Prioritises Education
The two ministries are compiling assessment criteria and information safety standards for the online learning platforms, helping students access safe and reliable cyberspaces.
EXCLUSIVE: OpenGovLive! Virtual Breakfast Insight: Building Successful Hybrid and Private Cloud Architecture for a Future-Ready Government
Government delegates from the Philippines gather in an OpenGov event, held in partnership with VMware, to discuss strategies to transform government services to improve citizen experience.
Singapore and Abu Dhabi Pilot World’s First Digital Trade Financing System
A first-class cross-border digital trade financing pilot in collaboration with UAE has been recently rolled out to facilitate broader adoption of digital trade finance in Singapore and the region.
U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Partners for Cloud Platform
AFRL teams adopted integrated cloud-based tools to simultaneously share, discuss, and chat about critical information; By using cloud, the team reduces time, achieves their mission, and make new discoveries.
India’s Central Bank Hosts Hackathon for Digital Payment Solutions
The hackathon will identify and develop solutions to make digital payments accessible to the under-served, enhance the ease of payments and user experiences, strengthen security, and promote customer protection.
New Zealand Funds Research to Manage Future Health Concerns
New Zealand researchers have been given funds to undertake high-quality research and develop the skills needed to address current and future health challenges.
Taiwan, U.S. Forge Cybersecurity Defence Strategy
As cybersecurity is one of the most important of Taiwan’s six core strategic industries, it has partnered with the U.S. to develop a cybersecurity defence mechanism strategy that adopts a zero-trust architecture.
Da Nang, Vietnam Ramps Up Smart City Developments
Under an MoU between Da Nang and state-run organisation Viettel, the city plans to launch a 5G network at Da Nang Software Park No 1 and 2 with the Internet of Things facilities, a digital database centre and cybersecurity services.
China Expanding Digital Economy for Tech Self-Sufficiency
The nation is committed to boosting innovation in core technologies, such as big data, cloud computing and AI to expand the digital economy in an effort to achieve tech self-sufficiency.
Indian Institute of Technology (Jodhpur) Unveils AI, IoT Hub
The AIOT Innovation Hub will help create facilities for the end-to-end design, development, prototyping, and delivery of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things technology to start-ups and MSMEs.
EXCLUSIVE! OpenGovLive! Virtual Breakfast Insight: The Evolution of Graph Database for Financial Institutions
Delegates from the banking and finance sector in Indonesia gather in an OpenGov Asia event, held in partnership with TigerGraph, to discuss how Graph Database technology can accelerate growth and speed up operations in the financial sector.
Singapore Named Smartest Global City for Third Year Running
A report that surveyed 120 residents from each city and 15,000 global urban residents, places Singapore as the smartest city due to its consistent track record of introducing tech in the daily lives of its citizens.
Vietnam Plans Code of Conduct to Protect Children Against Cybercrimes
The Code of Conduct has clear regulations for businesses, organisations that provide Internet services, online platforms and digital content creators to prioritise the protection of children in cyberspaces.
Philippine Privacy Trust Mark to Assure Data Privacy Compliance by Businesses
The Philippine Privacy Trust Mark will not only increase trust and confidence in businesses and government agencies but will encourage them to embrace digitalisation for economic recovery.
CUHK Launches Six New InnoHK Centres
In a major contribution to Hong Kong’s innovation agenda, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has established six InnoHK Centres covering health, biomedicine, robotics and artificial intelligence.
Cybersecurity Guidance for 5G Cloud Infrastructure in the U.S.
NSA and CISA have published the first of a four-part series that provides recommendations for mitigating lateral movement attempts by threat actors who have gained initial access to cloud infrastructures.
NanoDragon: Vietnam Successfully Launches Nanosatellite
The launch is a chance for Vietnam to enrich experiences, develop personnel, set up a network of suppliers, and complete procedures for the development of other Made-in-Vietnam satellites in the future.
Indonesia Supports Stronger Push for Digital Transformation
The Indonesian government urges all sectors to make strenuous efforts to adopt digital tech as it allows for greater collaboration among stakeholders, expedites trade, creates jobs and improves access to services.
Victoria Government Invests in 3D Medical Manufacturing Facility
Personalised medical devices such as hips, spines and knees will be made in Victoria thanks to new support from the local Government to expand a world-class 3D medical manufacturing facility in Port Melbourne.
Digital Transformation in China’s Food Sector
The nation is pushing for digital transformation in the food and agricultural sector by embracing advanced tech that improves production efficiency, lowers labour costs and reduces emissions.
Digital Tools and Enhanced Network Connectivity for Philippine Rural Areas
DICT will provide appropriate ICT tools to help improve government information accessibility, democratise public service and support the educational sector in the new normal.