India to Launch Digital University
The digital university aims to expand access to high-quality education programmes in the country through technology tools and platforms and has the potential to increase the gross enrolment ratio from 27% to 50%.
ARENA Launches Programme to Propel Zero-emissions Vehicle Technology
On behalf of the Australian Government, ARENA launched the Future Fuels Program with a $127.9 million funding envelope to support fleets to shift to new zero-emissions vehicle technology over the next four years.
New Zealand ‘White Gold’: Lithium Extraction Investment Could Catapult it as the Planet’s Green Tech Leader
Seeing a huge yet largely untapped opportunity, the New Zealand government has announced it is investing further US$ 2 million to support a lithium extraction pilot plant near Taupō.
Bac Giang, Vietnam Holds Digital Transformation Training for Local Officials
By 2025, Bac Giang will move 95% of documents and applications online and the rate that they are processed electronically at the district and communal level is expected to reach 85% and 65%, respectively.
UniSA Co-Develops VR Facial Recognition Tech
An international team of researchers from Australia, New Zealand and India has developed a novel facial recognition technology that uses expression to manipulate objects in a virtual reality setting without the use of a handheld controller or touchpad.
Taiwan Set to be a Launchpad for Digital Healthcare Device in Southeast Asia and the World
The country is set to have its first taste of long-distance health monitoring with a manufacturing giant setting its sights on digital health devices for the Southeast Asian market.
EV Charging Infrastructure Doubles in 9 Megacities in India
India witnessed a 2.5 times growth in charging stations in nine megacities in the last 4 months, accounting for 940 0f the total 1,640 operational public EV chargers.
UTM And Industry Partner Collaborate to Drive Digital Talent Development
UTM via School of Computing, Faculty of Engineering, has signed an MoA with an education social enterprise to drive digital upskilling and reskilling efforts for Malaysians through the Industry-Driven Digital Talent Development program.
China Looking to Regulate Artificial Intelligence Usage
In a strong initiative, China is rolling out rules to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence to better serve and safeguard citizens and customers.
Philippine Chief Justice Promotes a More Tech-enabled Future
Wanting to fast track the justice system, Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo is asking all his justices to keep abreast with the latest advances of technology.
