HKU Launches New Tech Research Wing
The state-of-the-art facilities will allow the faculty to advance its cutting-edge research fronts and expand its research network with academia and industry in the global context.
Thailand’s Government Big Data Institute to take a More Prominent Role
The Government Big Data Institute will separate from the Digital Economy Promotion Agency to serve as a key national driving force for big data analytics following high demand.
Advancing Rehabilitation with Technology in Singapore
SingHealth leverages virtual reality, robotic-assisted systems and other smart technologies to deliver better physical therapy for patients.
PolyU Co-Establishes New Tech Centre
The newly established R&D lab – Centre for Advances in Reliability and Safety (CAiRS) – will gather top researchers from all over the world and uses the most advanced equipment and leverages innovative AI tech.
Chinese Researchers Develops New Hand Gesture Recognition Algorithm
To improve the way computers recognise hand gestures, Chinese researchers developed a new hand gesture recognition algorithm that strikes a good balance between complexity, accuracy, and applicability.
Increased Funding for Digital Economy Initiatives in Australia
The Treasury, in the 2021-22 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook, announced the federal government will part with an additional AU$ 252.5 million over 4 years for further initiatives under the digital economy strategy.
Taiwan’s Advancing Technology Capabilities
To realise the different levels of relevant technologies and applications in the advanced position technology, Taiwan has promoted the Si photonics project to fulfil the future technology development.
NUS Researchers Develop Smart Sutures for Monitoring Deep Surgical Wounds
To detect early wound complications, NUS researchers invented a smart suture that can monitor wound integrity while providing healing outcomes that are equivalent to medical-grade sutures.
AI Magnifies the Utility of Electron Microscopes in the U.S.
Argonne researchers utilise an AI framework to improve the resolution and sensitivity of an electron microscope and a decades-old imaging technique.
China’s Breakthrough in the Robotics Industry
To achieve a breakthrough in robotic technologies, China aims to become an innovation hub for the global robotics industry and aims to double its manufacturing robot density by 2025.
World’s First Digital Trade Financing Pilot in Singapore
Singapore developed the world’s first cross-border digital trade financing pilot to facilitate the transfer of electronic records between jurisdictions.
New Technology Detects and Reverses Opioid Overdose
As an opioid epidemic has become worse during the pandemic, U.S. researchers develop a prototype device that can recognise respiration patterns and administer naloxone, a potential antidote.
China Displays Latest Advanced Technologies
To promote economic and technological exchanges and cooperation between different countries and regions, China showcased advanced technologies, from urban intelligence to 3D printers.
Taiwan’s Cybersecurity, Smart Technology R&D Building Officially Opens
The new building will become south Taiwan headquarters for Taiwan Tech Arena, a hub for start-up, high-tech companies as a new international base for innovative technology, including in cybersecurity.
DSTA Singapore Harnesses Tech to Ramp up National Defence Capabilities
DSTA Singapore enhanced Singapore Armed Forces by harnessing technology ranging from cybersecurity, systems engineering to procurement and protective technology, such as developing simulation technology to realise training capabilities.
EXCLUSIVE: Chan Cheow Hoe, Government Chief Digital Technology Officer on Singapore’s Smart Nation Journey
Chan Cheow provides insights on how Singapore leverages digital tech to improve the lives of citizens and businesses, especially during a crisis.
ARENA to Support Next-Gen Grid-Scale Batteries
ARENA announced a $100 million competitive funding round for grid-scale batteries equipped with advanced inverters to support the grid.
Developing Agile and Durable Microrobots in the U.S.
MIT researchers have pioneered a new fabrication technique that enables them to produce low-voltage, power-dense, high endurance soft actuators for an aerial microrobot.
Shanghai Opens World-leading Superconducting Cable Operational
A high-capacity superconducting power line with world-leading technologies that went into operation in Shanghai marked a breakthrough in power grid construction in China.
Taiwan’s Innovative High-Potential Tech Start-ups
To accelerate industrial development in technology, TTA will highlight 100 of Taiwan’s most exciting tech start-ups on the world stage with products ranging from filtration technology to smart baby monitors.
NSW’s AI Assurance Framework to Launch in March
The new Artificial Intelligence Assurance Framework will come into effect in March and aims to ensure government services using AI are easy to access and use by customers as well as being personalised and secure.
Taiwan’s Digital COVID-19 Certificate Gains Recognition
All legal residents in Taiwan will be eligible to receive Taiwan’s digital COVID-19 certificate is accepted as equivalent to the EU Digital COVID Certificate so the Taiwanese can travel freely in all EU member states.
Australian Government Updates Digital Government Strategy
The updated digital government strategy is part of its goal to make Australia one of the top three digital governments in the world by 2025, making all government services digitally available and easily accessible.
Public ICT Knowledge Hub Launched in Cyberjaya
A new ICT Knowledge Corridor in Cyberjaya aims to help youth understand the ICT industry footprint as well as to assist them in becoming well-acquainted with digital tools and obtaining the necessary digital skills.
UOW Cancer Tech Research Receives Funding
Two UOW researchers have been awarded grants to pursue research further R&D into tech to treat cancer. One project is working on a new type of radiotherapy and the other a new imaging system for radiotherapy.
Griffith Uni Researchers Launch World-First App to Combat Domestic Violence
The app is designed to help prevent domestic and family violence and provides tips to spot the signs of an unhealthy relationship and advice on intervening safely to protect friends and family impacted by violence.
Digital Earth Partnership Technology Challenge for Urban Heat in Singapore
The partnership launched an innovation challenge to better measure temperatures in cities and improve the understanding of the Urban Heat Island and its impact on East Asian communities,
HKSTP Signs Co-Incubation MOU to Nurture Tech Ventures
The MoU is in support of the development of tech ventures and start-ups in Hong Kong, focusing on transforming R&D outcomes into commercially-viable products and attracting international talent.
Improving Data Analytics in the U.S.
To close the gap between the amount of data collected and its meaningful analytics, organisations need to invest in training opportunities and increase automation.
Exploring Singapore’s Tech Journey
Industry veterans from private and government sectors explore Singapore’s development in the digital forefront that have resulted in remarkable progress in technology.