Singapore Urges Companies to Apply for Cyber Essentials, Cyber Trust Marks
The Ministry of Communications and Information encouraged local businesses to take advantage of CSA’s SG Cyber Safe website and maximise the available toolkits and resources.
India Boosts 5G/ORAN Testing Ecosystem Through Public-Private Partnership
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre will certify select products from registered start-ups, which can then be tested at private labs at a subsidised tariff. Start-ups can use the labs for radio conformance, protocol and interface testing.
New Tech Hub Established in Adelaide
A tech company launched a new hub in Adelaide as part of the South Australian Landing Pad programme which is helping to stimulate the economy, create jobs, grow new industries and support existing ones.
Philippine Financial Institutions Must Fortify Against Cyber Attacks
As cybercrimes rise in the country, the Philippine Central Bank has stepped up enterprise protection and now requires all financial institutions – big or small – to deploy cyberfraud monitoring systems.
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister: Digital, Green Literacies are the Future of Work
Businesses are pivoting to grab new growth, and the workforce is being equipped to function in a more digital world while ensuring sustainability and climate goals.
Vietnam Localities Improve Effectiveness of Online Public Services
Over 97% of public services that meet MIC requirements are now provided online at level 4. The five localities with the highest number of online dossiers from January to April were Quang Ninh, Ho Chi Minh City, Lai Chau, Hoa Binh, and Bac Ninh.
Universiti Malaya Partners to Establish International R&D Centre
The university has teamed up with the Malaysia branch of a South Korea-based company to research the development of technology and other solutions for better water and sleep quality.
Tech Smart Cellar Helps Taiwan’s Indigenous Preserve Agricultural Produce
Indigenous people living in remote areas are at a tremendous disadvantage when it comes to storing food so a university-led team looks to bridge that gap using technology.
Los Angeles Department of Transportation Unveils Universal Mobility Pilot
Residents in South Los Angeles will benefit from more transit alternatives thanks to a US$ 18 million investment into its alternative, sustainable transportation programme.
Free Drone Training for NSW Farmers
NSW Farmers are benefiting from free drone training, helping them apply new tech to make life on the land more productive and prosperous. The training helps primary producers reap the benefits of new and emerging tech.
Indonesia to Use High-Performance Computing for Big Data Analysis Research
BRIN – one of the research agencies in Indonesia – has a plan to optimise the utilisation of its High-Performance Computing facility that could help the country to move forward into a more innovative and digital economy.
New Zealand Industry Body: AI Key to Climate Change Issues
Climate change can be disastrous for humanity warns a New Zealand industry body and encourages making the most of Artificial Intelligence to win the struggle.
Indonesia’s Maritime Territory Adapts Satellite-Based Technology Programme
Recognising that its oceans hold huge potential for national prosperity, Indonesia is looking to upgrade its Blue Economy with digital technology and infrastructure and to increase its global competitiveness.
Driverless Taxis Approved in China
China’s recent approval of the permits for self-driving taxis is an indication of how far remote and automated tech has advanced in the nation.
Singapore’s Ministry of Communications and Information: Transformational Businesses Require Agility
Companies need to be able to evolve in the face of constant disruption; digital transformation is no longer a “good to have”, but a “must-have”.
Free Programme Accelerates Digital Skills in NSW Visitor Economy
The NSW government announced that it will launch a Digital Skills Accelerator for Tourism programme aimed at helping NSW tourism businesses transform their online marketing.
China Supports Industrial Internet Companies to Expand by Going Public
The immediate goal is to drive deeper the digital transformation of the industry, specifically to make the most of the industrial internet and meet the nation’s digital ambitions.
Ten EVolve NY EV Fast Chargers to Open in 2023 at LaGuardia Airport
New York has announced some progress on the state’s initiatives on Electric Vehicle Programmes. EVolve NY, the state’s electric vehicle charging network, will eventually feature over 100 high-speed charging outlets around the state.
New Zealand’s Digital Economy to Rise with Early Border Opening
The tech sector should benefit from the New Zealand government’s planned reopening of borders in July which should mean more skilled workers to boost the digital economy.
The Philippines and Korea to Collaborate on Smart Farming and More
Both countries rely heavily on crops it’s logical that the nations explore collaboration in smart agriculture and other key areas that would be mutually beneficial.
Taichung Smart City Enhanced with Air Quality Sensor IoT Initiative
The innovative plan uses emerging technology to help its people achieve a better quality of air and the initiative has been internationally recognised for its efficiency,
Singapore to Empower Southeast Asia in Global Sustainability
Referred to as “Instant Asia,” Singapore is well-positioned to support corporate and government climate goals as the globe transitions to a low-carbon future, according to a recent study.
India Invites Tech-Enabled Solutions for Waste Management
The Technology Development Board will select and financially support artificial intelligence-based solutions from Indian companies in an attempt to manage waste from big cities.
New Tech Skills Passport Launched in Australia
A new technology skills passport developed by the Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) will help equip workers with the skills they need in the rapidly growing tech sector.
China to Raise Its Digital Economy by 10% in 2025
In what could be a testament to the growing success of its digitalisation, China is set to fast-track its digital economy by as much as 10% in the coming years.
New York Power Authority to Push Bulk-scale Battery Storage Projects
Small clean power plants benefit from battery storage as the city transitions to cleaner energy tech and to meet NYPA’s VISION2030 goal of decarbonisation by 2035 and New York State’s zero-emission electricity sector by 2040.
Digital Payments Increasingly Popular in Vietnam
By 2025, Vietnam aims for 80% of the population aged over 15 to have bank accounts, the number of Internet payments to increase by 35%-40% annually and mobile payment transactions to grow by 50-80%.
MDEC Launches Latest Digital Content Creators Challenge (DC3)
The Digital Content Creators Challenge (DC3) is a competition-based programme that helps content creators develop and produce high-quality digital content and increases the creation of IPs in line with MyDIGITAL.
Digital Boosted Philippine Insurance Sector Through the Pandemic
The pandemic has shown everyone how important personal protection is. Thanks to digital, the Philippine insurance industry still operated even at times when meeting people was taboo.
China’s Self Parking, Driverless Vehicles
Chinese car manufacturers are selling driverless vehicles that park themselves in a bid to differentiate themselves from regular driverless vehicles and ease parking woes.