Singapore’s Digital Access for the Visually Impaired
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Through the Digital for Life Fund, the Infocomm Media Development Authority will create a training and learning resource toolkit for visually impaired people and teach them how to use smartphones and mobile apps.
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras ML Algorithm to Prevent Illegal Poaching
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The game theory-based Combined Security Game Policy Optimisation algorithm works by strategising resource allocation and patrolling in green security domains to prevent illegal poaching, logging, and fishing.
PolyU Develops Ultrasensitive Portable Detection Sensor
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A research team from the Department of Applied Physics of PolyU has developed an ultrasensitive and portable COVID-19 antibody detection sensor based on organic electrochemical transistor (OECT) technology.
Philippine “Tech Trends” for ICT Development
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The Philippines through the DICT is using a campaign called “Tech Trends” to build up its ICT industry. It also introduces a new one-stop mobile app to stimulate sustainable innovation and Philippine economic recovery.
Portal to Streamline Recognition Process for Teacher Education Programmes
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The government believes the National Council for Teacher Education’s latest portal will bring a paradigm shift in the functioning of the organisation. It will create an automated robust framework, enhancing accountability, transparency, and the ease of doing business.
Using Big Data to Improve Healthcare in Western Australia
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The Curtin Centre for Data Linkage has developed a new and innovative way of connecting data across general practices, hospitals, registries and government departments, which significantly reduces privacy risks.
Indonesian Women Entrepreneurs Boost Digital Technology
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The Ministry of Communication and Information of Indonesia encourages the development of women’s talents in the digital sector to grow the national economy and achieve their potential.
Vietnam Kicks Off Smart Factory Development Project to Support SMEs
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Applying emerging technologies in production and manufacturing can help businesses improve their productivity and product quality, and reduce production costs, enabling them to gradually join global supply chains.
Digital Economy Relies on Semiconductors
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Immediate economic and national security implications apart, semiconductor technology is critical in enabling solutions to a variety of societal problems – a backbone for the digital economy, according to a researcher.
Enhancing Digital Access for Singapore’s Elderly
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The Infocomm Media Development Authority aims to boost senior digital adoption by partnering with non-government organisations that provide assistance and digital tools to help beneficiaries better utilise technology.
AUT Partnership Launches Tech Bootcamps
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To combat the tech skill shortage in New Zealand, AUT has partnered with the Institute of Data to offer intensive boot camps in software engineering, data science and cybersecurity for kiwis to upskill and support business growth.
Vietnam’s Internet Economy Remained Strong Despite Pandemic
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The size of the Vietnamese internet economy last year, which was valued at $21 billion, showed that in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impacts, digital transformation has generated strong growth for the digital economy.
Indonesia Promotes Gender Equality in Digital Entrepreneurship
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Indonesia recognises the role of women as the primary pillar in the country’s MSME business growth and is looking to comprehensively include them through better access and upskilling women,
HKPC Debuts Digital DIY Portal Beta Version
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HKPC recently debuted its brand-new Digital DIY Portal Beta version. The Digital DIY Portal aims to facilitate local enterprises in identifying suitable DX solutions and connecting them to reputable service providers.
India to Develop Fraud Checking Framework for E-Commerce Websites
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After studying the present mechanisms followed by e-commerce entities in India and the best practices available globally, the Department of Consumer Affairs will develop a framework to identify fake reviews on e-commerce websites.
India Develops Strategy for AI-Led Language Translation Platform
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Through the Bhashini, the government intends to increase the amount of content in Indian languages on the Internet, especially in domains of public interest, like governance, policy, science, and technology.
India Upgrades Digital Health Records Mobile Application
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Users can upload physical health records at national health lockers and share digital health records (reports, prescriptions, COVID-19 vaccination certificates) through the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission network.
PUB Looking to Tech to Protect Singapore’s Coastline
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The PUB is looking for recommendations on how to leverage emerging technology to improve data capacities for the formulation of coastal conservation programmes in Singapore.
Cyber Security Legislation Proposed in Hong Kong
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The Government is carrying out the preparatory work to clearly define the cyber security obligations of critical infrastructure operators through legislation, to strengthen the cyber security of this infrastructure in Hong Kong.
U.S. Study Identifies ML Framework to Increase Productivity
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A US DOE Office of Science-funded study identifies a Method that provides insights into the reaction kinetics and pinpoints areas where modifications could boost the production of desired products.
NSW Investing In ‘Smart Spaces’
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The new partnership with regional councils and two Sydney universities connects them with industry experts and empowers investment in new tech and data-driven solutions to drive digital inclusion.
Digital Trading, MSMEs Boost Indonesia’s Digital Economy
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The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of Indonesia is accelerating MSMEs’ digital technology adoption in 13 priority areas, while digital trade is expected to make a significant contribution to its digital economy.
IPOPHL Creates Geographical Markers to Enhance Unique Products
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The initial draft is on geographical indications – a community-owned, protectable mark applied to a product with attributes, reputation or features that can be traced back to the location where it was developed or produced.
Exclusive! Cyber Security Vigilance that Matches Increasing IIoT and OT Convergence in Thailand’s Industries
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Delegates from Thailand’s key sectors explore automation and cyber security requirements to secure IT-OT integration across industries.
Singapore’s IMCS Initiates Two Anti-Scam Projects
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The Inter-Ministry Committee on Scams (IMCS) of Singapore has developed two programmes to secure the e-commerce marketplaces from scams.
Exclusive! Unlocking Critical Business Insights for Growth
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Delegates convene to discuss using the most cutting-edge transformational technology tools to meet customer needs.
Data for All Project Serves Vulnerable Groups in Singapore
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Led by the Digital for Life Movement, various communities come together to assist Singaporeans from different vulnerable sectors in adopting digital technologies to improve their lives.
India Unveils Portal to Track Regulatory Approvals for Biological Research
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BioRRAP is the first public mechanism that tracks requisite regulatory approvals for research proposals online. The portal will keep researchers notified on the stage of their application in terms of regulatory clearances.
Investing in Advanced Manufacturing in Western Australia
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The shared-use research facility at the new Western Sydney International Airport will help lead Australia’s advanced manufacturing revolution helping to strengthen the economy.
Adoption of Personal Data Protection by June in Thailand
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After being postponed since 2019, Thailand is preparing to implement the Personal Data Protection Act even as the agency maintains its efforts to promote the Digital Economy in each of the country’s provinces.