Machine Learning Model Finds COVID-19 Risks for Cancer Patients
Analysing one of the largest databases of patients with cancer and COVID-19 with machine learning models, researchers found previously unreported links between a rare type of cancer and an increased risk of hospitalisation from COVID-19.
Quantum Technology and Green Energy Research Hub in South Taiwan Advanced
In its commitment to quantum technology and green energy, Taipei is building advanced research facilities while introducing industrial transformation in the South.
Indonesia Prepares Application, Bandwidth and Data Centre
Indonesia will provide support digital ecosystem that is in favour of domestic products through the preparation of applications, bandwidth and data centres.
New Zealand Manawatū Joint Dairy Research Facility Boosts On-farm Research
A dairy shed in Manawatū-Whanganui is fitted to become a leading resource on on-farm research, a joint venture between New Zealand and its top university on agriculture.
AI Helps Solve Research Reproducibility Concerns
An AI-powered prediction market may provide scientists with an efficient, cost-effective tool to tackle the reproducibility problem.
China, Egypt Set to Strengthen Digital Cooperation
Though separated by a distance of nearly 7,000 kilometres, China and Egypt plan to strengthen their ICT capacity, a collaboration that should boost both nations’ economies.
Singapore Encouraging Women to Work in Cybersecurity Industry
To better include women in the workforce, and address the shortage of talent in the cybersecurity industry, Singapore is encouraging more women to work in the field given the increasing number of cyber threats.
New Zealand University Uses Drones to Study Endangered Manta Rays
To save the dwindling species, an ingenious New Zealand PhD research has tapped drone tech to monitor the behaviour of manta rays without having to get into the water.
Space Sector Opportunities Follow Funding News
An Australian space company has been awarded AU$ 52 million to work with a range of partners including Griffith Uni, to create a manufacturing and test hub and an advanced manufacturing facility to produce launch vehicles and satellites.
Vietnam Plans Network to Aid Digital Transformation of SMEs
Vietnam will create a digital economic consulting network at the communal level to assist SMEs in their digital transformations as part of the government’s programme to boost digitisation of this sector.
Indonesia Looking at Global Examples for Digitalisation of Elections
Indonesia is looking to deploy adoption of digital technology in elections by studying other countries that have implemented an e-vote system or internet voting fairly and securely.
Bill to Set Up Taiwan’s National Space Centre
Taiwan could be inching closer to a national space centre with all its ICT-boosting capabilities as a bill of its creation passes an initial legislature review.
India Government Expects to Have 5G Services by 2022-End
The Minister of State for Communications has announced that spectrum auctions will be conducted very soon, and next-generation 5G services are expected to commence before the end of the year
EXCLUSIVE! Accelerating MyDigital Blueprint Implementation with Innovation in Big Data, Advanced Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence
Delegates from Malaysia’s public sector gather to discuss strategies to harness data analytics to provide better citizen experience
Singapore, Israel Sign MOU to Accelerate Cross-border Collaboration in Artificial Intelligence
Singapore and Israel will deepen their cooperation in emerging areas such as digitalisation and AI by signing an MoU.
India Records 74 billion Digital Payments During FY 2021-22
The National Payments Corporation of India’s unified payment interface was the most used platform accounting for 4.52 billion transactions with a value of $108 billion, until the end of February 2022.
Philippine PCIEERD Looks at PHP 16 Billion for Tech R&D
The Philippines’ main technology research agency is looking big into the future and is assessing it will need billions of pesos for a series of ICT and tech R&D projects in the next three years.
PolyU Start-up Launches Free Video Medical Consultation Platform
A start-up nurtured by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is providing a free video medical consultation service on its pioneering online healthcare platform to a quota of 3,000 COVID-19 patients.
Robot Uses Machine Learning to Help Users with Mobility Impairments
To assist persons with mobility issues, researchers developed an exoskeleton robot that uses AI that allows the skeleton to accurately predict the user’s intentions.
CSIRO Launches Roadmap for Smooth Transition to Renewables
CSIRO released a Roadmap highlighting the research required to continue Australia’s transition to a more secure and affordable electricity system, showing that innovation can drive the integration of renewables.
EXCLUSIVE! The Importance of a Secured Operations and Backup Systems in Critical Services and Manufacturing
Delegates from Singapore and Malaysia’s critical services and manufacturing organisations gather to discuss strategies to ensure rapid recovery and data restoration to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
Multiple Central Bank Digital Currencies in Singapore
Project Dunbar developed two prototypes for a shared platform that could enable international settlements using digital currencies issued by multiple central banks.
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras Launches MTech in Industrial AI
The course will include theoretical aspects in fundamental mathematics required for data science algorithms, time series analyses, multivariate data analyses, machine learning, deep learning and reinforcement learning.
Taiwan’s National Quantum Computing Research Team Assembled
Readying itself for Industry 4.0, Taiwan establishes a national team of experts made up of various research groups to harness the vast yet largely untapped potential of quantum computing.
New Kit To Deliver Better Tech Policy in Australia
ANU’s TPDC will develop a Tech Policy Design Kit, in collaboration with the Tech Council of Australia and the Digital Technology Taskforce in the Department of PMC that will establish a baseline for best practice tech policy design.
Leading Practices for Delivering Business through the Cloud
Effective, well-governed cloud migration will strengthen foundational cloud capabilities and enable agencies to rapidly deliver the service improvements that have the highest impact on mission success.
Vietnam Unveils Online Child Protection Website
Apart from reporting crimes and accessing the latest information related to child protection on the internet, users can give ideas and suggestions, which state agencies can consider when drafting new policies and schemes.
Malaysia to Get First Endoscopy Training Centre
The Malaysian arm of a Japanese multinational photography company announced a collaboration with the University of Malaya Medical Centre to build the first endoscopy training centre in the country.
Increasing Digital Competitiveness in Indonesia
To develop a more sustainable economy, Indonesia identifies each region’s digital competitiveness by prioritising equitable digital access, digital literacy and cross-border flow of data traffic.
Mobile Phone Exports from India to Reach US$ 5.5 Billion
Mobile exports are expected to grow by 75 % in the current fiscal driven by the smartphone production-linked incentive scheme, which aims to shift global value chains to India and increase the country’s global share.