Indian Researchers Create AI Tool for Personalised Cancer Diagnoses
The tool predicts cancer-causing genes and uses ML to classify genes into three types. Knowing the genes responsible for the initiation and progression of cancer can help determine the best therapy for an individual.
Australian Researchers Develop New Cyber Honeypot Tech
Developed by Australian students, researchers and industry professionals, DecaaS uses machine learning models to create highly realistic albeit fake versions of data and digital assets that are attractive to hackers.
Singapore’s Legal Technology Platform Initiative
As part of its efforts to help the legal industry move toward digitalisation, Singapore’s Ministry of Law has launched a Legal Technology Platform to Support LegalTech Adoption in SG’s Legal Industry.
IIT-Madras Develops Lifecycle Management System for Offshore Oil Platforms
The system is a multi-parameter optimisation and decision-making tool that will reduce the lifecycle costs to inspect, and maintain offshore oil platforms and establish a procedure to validate the fitness-for-service of the structure.
UOW and Computer Vision Start-Up to Drive Smart Video Analytics Innovations
The computer vision start-up and UOW’s SMART Infrastructure Facility will share exclusive research and software development capabilities to drive smart video analytics innovations, including machine learning (ML) models and more.
Indonesia’s BRI Launches First IT Remote Office, Fosters Digital Talent
Indonesia opened “Astana Veda,” its first IT Remote Office in Yogyakarta, to encourage digital platform development and foster digital talent; the third Digital Economy Working Group meeting focused on cross-border data flow.
Thailand Launches ‘I Lert U’ App for Tourists Support
Thailand’s “Tourist Police I Lert U” app provides 24-hour support, and the country’s first earth exploration satellite has arrived; while a university plans to develop Surat Thani Municipality into a smart city.
India’s Electronics Manufacturing at U$74.7 Billion in FY21
The growth of the electronics manufacturing sector has been possible through several policies that support the semiconductor ecosystem. The latest public initiative to boost growth is the Semicon India programme.
The Philippines Launches Data Analytics Training for Economic Diplomacy
The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs intensifies its efforts to improve its employees’ economic diplomacy skills. The agency also compiled a database of international agreements and treaties relevant to the reduction and management of catastrophic risk.
HKU to Set Up Tech Landmark
HKU announced that it received two donations to support the establishment of Tech Landmark which will host 12 new institutes with state-of-the-art infrastructure, dedicated to strategic research, with a focus on interdisciplinary studies.
Singtel’s 5G Network Surpasses 95% Nationwide Coverage
With over 95% standalone 5G nationwide coverage more than three years ahead of the regulatory target of end-2025 effectively makes Singapore the first country in the world to be fully covered by standalone 5G.
Singapore: Innovations in Five Key Technological Domains
In addition to commemorating its 50th anniversary of establishment, Singapore’s DSO National Laboratories oversaw the launch of the country’s first Synthetic Aperture Radar Microsatellite and showcased innovation in vital areas.
Vietnamese Fintech Market Could Reach US$18 billion by 2024
Vietname a leader among ASEAN members in terms of the volume of financing for fintech, second only to Singapore; its fintech market to grow and be valued at US$18 billion over the next two years
ASTRI Partners to Promote Smart Travel
In the second phase of road testing of the Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything Technology, the agency will research and test application scenarios, required networks and related infrastructure of C-V2X technology on Hong Kong roads.
Improving AI’s Fairness and Accuracy in the U.S.
Researchers in the United States have developed a new method for improving the accuracy of machine-learning predictions to enable workers who use machine-learning prototypes to trust such models.
Government Report Proposes Licensing and Regulatory Regime for India
NITI Aayog released a roadmap for a licensing and regulatory regime for digital banks, aiming to further financial inclusion based on prevailing gaps, niches that remain underserved and global regulatory best practices.
Exclusive! The 6th Annual Indonesia OpenGov Leadership Forum 2022
Digital exectuives gather to explore how Indonesia’s post-COVID-19 prosperity and survival depend on a swift digital transformation to a pandemic-proof nation.
India Unveils Mobile Application to Boost EV Adoption
India is the fifth largest and fastest growing vehicle market in the world, providing massive potential for electric vehicle uptake. The shift to zero-emission vehicles is creating new e-mobility jobs and driving down tech costs.
AI-Powered PPE in Singapore General Hospital
The new digital tool will monitor the proper use of PPE in accordance with SGH’s stringent PPE protocol and has also pioneered 3D-printed chest implants for the Nuss procedure, which is a minimally invasive surgery.
New NSW Programme to Push Development of Bushfire-Resilient Tech
The Bushfire Commercialisation Fund is a programme through which innovators can translate their cutting-edge research into practical solutions that will improve bushfire detection, preparation and response.
Vietnam’s IT, Electronic Export Revenues Grow in H1
In the first six months of 2022, electronic export earnings reached US$ 27.9 billion. Revenues from the information and communications technology sector reached approximately US$ 77 billion, rising 17% compared to the same period last year.
U.S. Employs ML to Improve Perovskite Solar Cells
As the most likely replacement for present silicon-based solar photovoltaics, perovskites have the potential for panels that are far lighter and thinner making them less expensive and simpler to carry and install.
The Philippines to Accelerate Digital IP Goals
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines will strengthen its partnerships with all stakeholders to achieve digital economy IP aspirations and extensive research is being undertaken to further automate the IPOPHL services.
Indonesia Promotes Digital Technology for Economic Recovery
The nation believes that digital technology will make a significant contribution to the world’s long-term recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and is promoting the upskilling of citizens and growing its digital infrastructure.
Singapore Signs MoU to Boost Investment and Innovation
The collaboration will promote investment and innovation across Asia and the Pacific recognising the importance of private sector finance and catalysing public sector resources for sustainable and inclusive development.
ASTRI and InnoHK Collaborate on R&D Technologies for Eye Health
The projects will address patients of different ages suffering from various eye conditions by the development of novel treatment methods that will incorporate ASTRI’s AR technologies and CEVR’s neuroplasticity research.
U.S: AI Application to Pose Medical Queries
Researchers have made significant progress toward machine-learning models that can assist doctors in more efficiently finding information in a patient’s health record to save time and speed up response time.
CityU Team Co-Develops Deep Learning Tool to Improve Chicken Welfare
The deep learning model identifies and quantifies chicken distress calls from natural barn sounds with 97% accuracy will help improve conditions and the welfare of chickens raised on crowded commercial farms.
Bank Indonesia and Reserve Bank of India Partner to Boost Financial Cooperation
Bank Indonesia and the Reserve Bank of India have agreed to expand their cooperation in payment systems, digital financial innovation, anti-money laundering, and counter-terrorism financing.
Looking for Tech-Savvy Educators in the Philippines
In the Philippines, science and mathematics educators go beyond the basics of social media and digital broadcasting content development to get Filipino students and teachers interested in science and technology.
