Robot-guided Tour of WWII Museum in Singapore
Changi Chapel and Museum serves as a proof-of-concept for Temi, a robot that has been programmed and trained to be a tour guide for the museum depicting life as a WWII POW.
India’s Open Network for Digital Commerce to be Beta-Tested
The government has announced that the open public digital infrastructure framework entity Open Network for Digital Commerce will start beta-testing the network with public users in limited areas.
CSIRO Scientists Leads Study to Develop Lifesaving Tech
Scientists from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have led a study to develop a machine learning tool which provides an early warning to medical professionals of a patient’s deteriorating condition.
Military Health Tech Reform in the U.S.
Through its Defense Health Agency, the U.S. Department of Defense is streamlining health technology for recipients as part of its modification to provide care that satisfies the needs of the digital natives’ generation.
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam to Formulate Data Management Strategy
Based on a recent survey and assessment of the current status of data and data usage needs of local state regulators, the city’s strategy will focus on urban planning, citizens’ information, and economic and financial development.
Digital Scientific Resources in the Philippines
The expansion of the Philippines’ digital collections of resources geared toward the scientific community will be spearheaded by the Department of Science and Technology’s Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI).
India To create AI/ML Enabled Portal for Pensioners
The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare is working on an Integrated Pensioners Portal, linking the Bhavishya portal and the pension portals of various banks. It will also develop a chatbot.
Thailand to Strengthen Digital Development Policy
Thailand has experienced a significant change due to digitisation which presents both opportunities and difficulties. The country understands that to reap benefits, it must be able to develop its digital policy and framework.
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras Develops Advanced Boxing Analytics Software
Smartboxer, an analytics platform, will offer a competitive edge to Indian athletes by providing feedback and performance assessments using IoT-enabled wearable sensors and video cameras.
Singapore, Indonesia to Engage in Cross-Border QR Payment
Singapore and Indonesia have agreed to promote local currencies in bilateral transactions and develop cross-border QR code payments, which corresponds with G20 goals to eliminate cross-border payment frictions and boost post-pandemic economic growth.
Enhancing Connectivity Across Australia’s Healthcare System
DHA signed an MoU aimed at supporting the robust development and implementation of digital health standards and specifications to help improve connectivity across the national healthcare system.
India: US$300 Billion Production of Electronics by 2026
A report suggests several steps and policies needed to deepen the electronics ecosystem within India, enabling the country to achieve its electronics production target of US$300 billion and exports of US$120 billion by 2025-26.
PolyU Launches New Innovation and Technology Policy Thinktank
The Innovation and Technology Forum Series pools leading minds and experts from multiple disciplines to contribute to policy and strategy discussions about propelling Hong Kong into an international I&T hub.
Post-Quantum Computing Risk Awareness in the U.S.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released new insights on critical infrastructure for the transition to post-quantum cryptography and explains the threat of quantum computing to public key cryptography.
Vietnam Uses AI/ML for Petroleum Exploration
The Vietnam Petroleum Institute is using a fracture prediction model, which makes use of the oil and gas sector’s existing data to develop optimisation algorithms that create new values and guarantee security and safety.
The Philippines to Develop UV-C Robot for Disinfections
DOST will build a robot with UV-C light to disinfect indoor places. The agency is also focused on occupation development through Science, Technology and Innovation to address numerous challenges that the country faces.
Digital Economy Working Group’s Global Agenda
The fourth G20 Digital Economy Working Group meeting highlighted its ongoing digital transformation through Industrial Task Force booths which included an AI-powered robot capable of interacting with humans.
HKUST Signs MoU For Fintech Talent Development
The MoU aims to promote fintech talent development through academia-industry collaboration as well as industry insight sharing, internship and employment opportunities, as well as joint efforts on industrial research.
Progress in India’s Government E-Marketplace
The Government e-Marketplace has been reviewed by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, who suggested that the portal should bring in end-to-end online fulfilment and payment for all transactions by government buyers.
New Cyber Security Centre to Protect NSW Police Network
A new AU$ 25.3 million Cyber Security Operations Centre, made up of a frontline tactical team of 15 analysts and engineers, will safeguard NSW Police Force systems from terrorists, organised criminal networks and hackers.
India Establishes Centre to Promote Digital Tech in Cancer Care
The Koita Centre for Digital Oncology will enable hospitals under the National Cancer Grid to pilot and adopt new technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, automation, and cloud computing.
RMIT Research to Enhance Cyber Resilience in Autonomous Cars
RMIT University announced that will be a collaborator on a new European research project that aims to boost the cyber security and resilience of autonomous vehicles.
India Amends Right of Way Rules to Speed Up 5G Rollout
Amendments to the Right of Way Rules will pave the way for the deployment of 5G small cells on existing street infrastructure. With these series of reforms, the country will be ready for the launch of 5G services by this October.
Vietnam, France Discuss Data Digitalisation
Digitalisation and administrative modernisation form important contents of cooperation between the two countries. They are top priorities for the Vietnamese government, which has set ambitious objectives for e-government development.
Biometric Vests to Help Prevent Fatigue in Truckers
Special biometric vests normally used by elite athletes have been earmarked for a Griffith University study to monitor how fatigue can impact the driving behaviour of truckers.
India, Sweden Collaborate on Sustainable Aviation Technology
India and Sweden have signed a MoU to build smart aviation solutions and will work together on remote air traffic management and control, airspace design and planning, capability and training and sustainable airports and aviation.
Da Nang, Vietnam Tourism Advances Digital Transformation and Smart Lighting Solutions
The Da Nang Municipal Department of Tourism is enabling associations and businesses providing services to explore solutions for digital transformation and smart lighting and learn about convenient and smart technology solutions.
EXCLUSIVE! Government as a Catalyst for a More Inclusive Economy with Mohammad Ghozie Indra Dalel, Country Manager of Indonesia, Worldwide Public Sector, Amazon Web Services
Cloud-based technology is the ideal platform for the innovation and transformation of an economy.
Singapore Strengthens International Economic Partnerships
Singapore welcomes Canada’s application to join the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement; has collaborated on a programme for carbon credits, digital and green economies and food and medical supply resilience with Brunei and Columbia.
India Plans Global Navigation Satellite System-Based Tolling Mechanism
The government is seeking input from industry experts on different aspects of a GNSS-based tolling mechanism. Stakeholders will discuss GNSS architecture, payment settlement processes, proposed enforcement measures, and legal framework requirements.
