Singapore Ranks Third Globally in Index of Good Government
Singapore ranks highest in Asia-Pacific, comes first globally in the Financial Stewardship, Attractive Marketplace and Helping People Rise pillars and takes the top spot globally in 10 of the 35 indicators used to develop the Index.
Singapore Private-Public Partnership to Accelerate Research in Quantum Technologies
The partnership opens up new frontiers and developments, which will propel industry innovations in quantum technologies. They will set up a framework to accelerate R&D in the quantum technology ecosystem.
Big Data Investment Rises with China’s Growing Digital Economy
There are several aspects that China must facilitate and foster to grow its digital economy, chief of which is the establishment of more Big Data centres all over the country.
Vietnam Digital Economy Touches US$ 53 Billion in 2022 Q1
The Internet digital economy’s growth rate was 28%, reaching US$8 billion in revenue while the ICT digital economy and digital economy of industries each had average revenue growth rates of about 15%.
Transportation Access to Taiwan’s Tech Corridor Approved
Successful digital adoption requires preparation. Now, Taiwan’s planned biggest technology corridor is getting needed support with the approval of its transportation access.
Philippine Digital Healthcare System Boosted with Australian Partnership
The collaboration in the digital healthcare system has the potential to bolster capacity-building programs on digital health and offering better healthcare to both the nations.
Auckland Leads in Clean Marine Technology with Electric Ferries
New Zealand’s most populous urban centre is leading the way with its two new electric ferries and will be a major boost to the rapidly developing maritime clean technology sector in New Zealand.
Exclusive! OpenGov Breakfast Insight: Smart Data for the Smart Government
Delegates from Singapore’s public sector gather to discuss the use of data analytics to rapidly improve citizen services.
Ha Long City, Vietnam Public Mobile Application Helps Achieve Smart City Targets
The mobile application connects citizens with the city administration and users can report problems, search for public services and receive information to access COVID-19 treatment and advice quicker and more easily.
Digital Pivot Boosts Western China’s Economy
With what the first quarter of the Western side of China is posting in the first quarter of the year in terms of output, it’s easy to see that the East-to-West digital pivot works.
Kerala, India to Deploy AI to Reduce Traffic Violations
Once the AI-enabled camera picks up a road violation, the vehicle owner and concerned courts will automatically be sent information and the fine to be issued, limiting local authorities’ ability to waive the penalty.
Philippine Customs Digitalised 82% of Operations to Boost Efficiency
That the Philippine Bureau of Customs has been successful in its collection even during the pandemic is commendable and is thanks to it automating a large number of processes.
New Zealand’s Future is with Genetic Engineering: Productivity Commission
Initially, many leading scientists distanced themselves from genetic engineering and its products. These days, New Zealand’s leading experts in biotechnology are expressing the contrary.
Taiwan’s Digital Bike Service Benefits Everyone
Digital-based, users can only unlock the bikes if they are registered with a YouBike account online or in any of the country’s YouBike stations that one can find on the latest digital map.
A*STAR and SMU launch Joint Tech Lab
The two organisations have launched a SG$10 million joint lab that integrates technology and social sciences for research outcomes that support and enhance lives in Singapore.
Technology Key to the Philippines’ High-income Ambitions
The Philippines’ chief socioeconomic planner opined that technology must be addressed first and foremost for the country to show genuine growth.
Soc Trang, Vietnam Launches 5G Network, Intelligent Operations Centre
The province has taken several steps to build an e-administration, including launching the new 5G network and IOC and expects the province will have digitally reformed management and governance activities by 2030.
CityU Rolls Out Funding for Local Tech Start-Ups
The first batch of 49 local start-ups will receive up to HK$ million each investment funding under the HK Tech 300 Angel Fund from CityU for bio and health tech, deep tech, IT and AI and fintech.
Two New Life-Changing ICT-enabled Devices from Taiwan ITRI’s
ITRI, Taiwan’s most influential non-profit research institution, comes out with two products that show how ICT can be used to change lives.
New Zealand Supercharge AgriTech Businesses with New Website
There are a lot of ways governments can support up-and-coming businesses. For New Zealand, dedicating a website solely for the purpose of helping Agritech businesses was one solution.
China’s Industries: 2022 Marks the Year of the Metaverse
If there was a technology that is set to transform China and its various industries, then the metaverse is top of that list. That has been confirmed by China’s leading industrialists.
NTU Develops Sustainable Construction Tech
An NTU Singapore research team has developed technology that uses recycled glass in 3D printing, opening doors to a more environmentally sustainable way of building and construction.
Emerging Digital Technologies Boost China’s Telecoms Sector
China’s telecoms industry is enjoying healthy growth at the start of the year and what is becoming increasingly apparent is that emerging digital tech is a key contributor.
The Philippines to Track Fishing Vessels in Real-time
The agency is looking to enhance the government’s capability in the monitoring, control, and surveillance system over its maritime domain via cutting edge technologies.
iBus Helps Commuters Practice Social Distancing in Taiwan
To manage commuters on public transport, Taiwan’s iBus app allows passengers to check how crowded the vehicle is before they board the bus.
New Zealand New e-Waste Tech a Step Closer to Circular Economy
Electronic products can present a huge challenge when it comes to disposal; New Zealand found a new technology that can handle electronic wastes and recycle them.
NUS Partners to Develop Green Tech
The partnership will bolster the corporation’s low-carbon energy innovation and translational R&D of solutions in smart grid, renewables and clean energy, and decarbonisation tech.
Philippine Central Bank Pushes Digital Transformation for Microfinance Institutions
Underscoring the importance of digital adoption, the Philippine Central Bank urged the nation’s microfinance institutions to start the journey of digitalisation to offer better services.
Vietnam to Build Country’s Largest Data Centre
Viettel will deploy smart-control centre services and a shared data centre system for government operations and will also help all businesses use digital management platforms, electronic contracts, and digital signatures.
HKSTP Unveils its Advanced Manufacturing Centre
HKSTP has launched a new world-class facility, the Advanced Manufacturing Centre, that provides a unique advanced manufacturing base, design and process excellence and globally integrated logistics.