3D Printing Makes Research More Accessible for Visually-Impaired Students
An Associate Professor at the UOW’s Molecular Horizons is developing a collection of 3D-printed models of the molecules of the body, called ChemBraille, to enable students to learn through touch.
Institutes to Help Develop Tech Solutions in Vietnam
The institutes’ sci-tech activities, including the development and deployment of IoT, AI, cloud computing, big data, blockchain, 3D printing, and robotics have made positive contributions to the innovation level of enterprises in the industry and trade sector.
Malaysia To Get Green Data Center Park in Johor
A Malaysian power company, through its subsidiary, alongside a Singaporean tech conglomerate broke ground on a data centre, the first phase of the 500MW YTL Green Data Center Park and an RM1.5 billion investment into Johor, Malaysia.
EXCLUSIVE! Technology and Innovation Forum 2022: Looking Ahead and Beyond
Heralding the future of a truly digital organisation through transformational and enabling technologies requires solid system foundations powered by the people and culture.
Singapore Boosts Global Partnership on AI Innovation
Singapore’s National AI Office and a global technology company have formed the first public-private cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence through the Smart Nation and Digital Government Group (SNDGG).
NSW to Roll Out Offender Digital Services Platform
The Offender Digital Services platform is now being implemented across NSW. The scheme uses secure devices that have been purpose-built for prison use and operate on a highly secure network.
India National Health Authority Issues Hardware Guidelines for Healthcare Institutions
The guidelines provide a framework for states and union territories (hospitals, clinics, and wellness centres) to plan, assess and procure IT hardware set up to operate applications compliant with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
Vietnam Invests in Digital Skills Education
Vietnam is promoting the digital upskilling of students to inculcate the importance of ethics of online communications and information exchange, as they face challenges related to copyright, plagiarism, cyber-bullying, and fact-checking.
MIDA and Industry Partner Announce Digitalisation Programme
The agency and a Malaysian car manufacturer announced a strategic partnership on a Digital Transformation Ecosystem Programme that aims to help local automotive suppliers embrace digitalisation.
Reimagining Southeast Asia’s Public Sector with Software Robots with Dennis Lui, Chief Executive, VITAL, MOF & Wong Wen-Ming, VP & MD, Southeast Asia, UiPath
Intelligent automation bridges the gap between new and legacy systems, allowing for the transformation of public sector service delivery and performance.
Singapore, Malaysia Conclude Digital, Green Economic Frameworks
The countries laid the groundwork for future collaboration in the green and digital sectors to provide tangible benefits to the communities and businesses; Singapore’s Enabling Masterplan 2030 was recently released.
Update on User Data Regulations in Vietnam
The government has issued a decree which requires all foreign firms to store data from Vietnamese users domestically. The data, including account names, credit card information, and registered phone numbers, must be stored for at least 24 months.
NSW Launches Australia’s Largest Multi-Trades Hub
Australia’s largest multi-trades hub is open for business with more than 3,000 carpentry, plumbing, and electrotechnology students learning the latest industry skills at TAFE NSW Meadowbank.
Philadelphia Extends Free Internet Access for Students
Philadelphia will keep offering free internet access to connect families in need and close the City’s digital gap; the U.S. Defence Department will give priority to microelectronics research and development.
UTM and Bidding Platform Collaborate in Digital Sciences and Tech
UTM and Malaysia’s fastest-growing bidding platform signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) in the areas of technology, cybersecurity and data science.
Digital Platform for Thailand’s Natural and Cultural Heritage
As part of its transition to the “Thailand 4.0” era, the country intends to use the Navanurak platform not only to preserve its cultural heritage; but also, to provide critical data for economic growth.
First University-Built Cube Satellites in the Philippines
After ten months of deployment into orbit, the first Philippine university-built cube satellites, dubbed as Maya-3 and Maya-4, successfully re-entered the atmosphere of Earth, marking the completion of a mission that was deemed a success.
EXCLUSIVE! Ushering in a New Age in Services: The Metaverse and its Impact with Nikhil Eapen, Chief Executive and Executive Director, StarHub
Exploring the potential of 5G to power the Metaverse and IoB for a competitive advantage. IoB enables businesses to provide services based on client preferences, interests and decisions.
Blockchain Research Centre to be Established in Singapore
Nanyang Technological University in Singapore will open a centre aimed at creating a global ecosystem for blockchain and cryptocurrency research; new master’s and minors in blockchain technology will be offered.
UniSA Partners on EduTech
UniSA recently announced a partnership with a Singaporean early education company that aims to combine music, computing and neuroscience to improve educational outcomes for South Australia’s young children.
Malaysia Establishes Sustainable Aviation Energy Task Force
MITI announced the setup of the Sustainable Aviation Energy Task Force which aims to provide policy recommendations and coordinate the implementation of public-private partnership national projects and initiatives to help reduce the aerospace industry’s carbon footprint.
Singapore’s Ultrathin, Self-Charging Device Produces Air-Moisture Electricity
Researchers developed a rechargeable fabric-like ‘battery’ that has a higher electrical output than a conventional AA battery and could power everyday electronics by using sea salt as an eco-friendly moisture absorbent.
Autonomous Forklifts Launched in TKO Innopark
A leading driverless industrial vehicle manufacturer is providing its advanced robotics technology to the Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC) to support high-value “innofacturing” and long-term re-industrialisation.
India Funds Smart Water Management Technology Project
The memorandum of understanding with a start-up aims to manufacture and commercialise the Dhaara Smart Flow Metre. It uses a combination of hardware and software for flow measurement and water management.
U.S. Researchers Create Chip-Free, Wireless “e-Skin”
Researchers from the United States have invented a gadget that can detect and transmit signals relating to pulse, sweat, and ultraviolet exposure wirelessly; and does not require bulky processors or batteries.
CORE Innovation Hub to Lead AARP in Western Australia
CORE Innovation Hub takes the role of the operator at the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct in Perth’s north. The contract will see CORE take the lead in attracting, securing and retaining new partners and users at the Neerabup precinct.
India Supports Development of Hydrogen Sensing, Analysis Tech
The government is funding a company that develops hydrogen analysis sensors for new-age applications. The development is also related to universal miniaturised core sensor designs for leak detection and the analysis of hydrogen.
New Prototyping and Manufacturing Facility to Accelerate MedTech in Victoria
Entrepreneurs and researchers will collaborate to develop new medical technologies for healthcare and diagnostics thanks to funding for an AU$ 16.7 million facility based at RMIT University.
Singapore Widens Collaboration for Education’s Digital Transformation
The academic and research community in Singapore has increased their level of collaboration with a wide range of private enterprises to better support the nation’s goal concerning the digital transformation of education.
Viettel to Lead Vietnam’s Digital Transformation
Viettel has significantly contributed to the state budget and the development of science and technology, especially in forming a cybersecurity industry, ensuring the safe development of a digital government, economy, and society.