The Philippines Launches Educational Indie Film Streaming Platform
The Department of Science and Technology in the Philippines supports the entertainment industry by unveiling a local streaming platform for indie films; and has added a space infrastructure in the province of Iloilo.
Updates to Singapore’s Digital Birth Certificate
Dialects of a newborn’s parents, which were not reflected in digital birth certificates issued beginning May 29 of this year, will be included starting September 1, according to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.
New Hi-Tech Ambulances for New South Wales
The NSW Government is rolling out world-class technology and equipment across state ambulances worth over $55 million. This will help paramedics and specialist clinicians provide even faster, better cardiac care.
India Widens Access to Traditional Knowledge Digital Library
The Traditional Knowledge Digital Library is a prior art database of Indian traditional knowledge. Until now, access to the complete database was restricted to 14 patent offices worldwide for research and examination.
Intensifying Cyber Tools to Protect the U.S. Power Grid
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a US$ 45 million investment in next-generation cyber tools to protect the country’s energy systems, while the National Science Foundation has collaborated to strengthen and support fairness in ML/AI.
UTM and UPM to Establish New OTEC Centre
UTM and UPM announced a research collaboration to enable R&D into Hybrid OTEC system technology, which combines energy generation and seawater desalination technology, to support the UN’s SDGs and COP26.
EXCLUSIVE! Trusted Cloud Data Management for Enhanced Public Sector Service Delivery
Instilling digital trust with transparency and accountability at the core of operations is equal to placing public service first and current strategies must consider the realities of IT in the present day.
Singapore Enhances Measures Against Scams
Full SMS Sender ID registration is one of the ongoing initiatives that the IMDA is recommending as part of a multi-layered strategy to systematically eliminate fraudulent calls and SMS sent through communication networks.
Digital Restart Fund Supports More Projects in New South Wales
NSW has announced funding for projects under the Digital Restart Fund that use the modern methodology and foster customer-driven business transformation and collaboration across the NSW Government sector.
India Launches Portal to Aid Examination Preparation for Students
Through the new portal, the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning will leverage its content to create a level playing field for all by providing equal opportunities and better access to information for people attempting the GATE exam.
New Solutions from HK Government Innovation Lab
The first solution is a communication platform that creates an accessible digital record of all mobile messaging business interactions and the second is a navigation tool that enables environment mapping, surveying and automatic 3D model creation in real-time.
EXCLUSIVE: Reconstructing Financial Services Operations for an Emboldened Tomorrow
FinTech and advancements in digital financial platforms have changed the function and structure of financial institutions and altered their operating environment; improving customer experiences while also establishing better and more transparent financial services.
Singapore Unveils Centre for Innovative Robotics Technologies
NTU Singapore has established the Centre for Advanced Robotics Technology Innovation in coordination with various universities and government agencies in the nation to create economical, safe and user-friendly robotics technologies.
Murdoch Uni Developing Bushfire Detection Tech
Researchers and a global technology leader are collaborating to develop a monitoring technique that provides a wireless solution to observe environmental conditions in remote locations and could aid in the remote detection of bushfires.
Vietnam Airlines Unveils Online Check-In Service
Toward the goal of becoming a digital airline, Vietnam Airlines, the national flag carrier, has launched an online check-in service. The move is expected to increase efficiency and improve customer experience and convenience.
FHKI and HKSTP Co-Organise First-Ever Innopreneur Programme
students will visit various companies to better understand the latest development and opportunities of new emerging industries, cultivate an interest in I&T and broaden their horizons and prepare them for further studies and future careers.
Singapore Launches CrowdTaskSG
CrowdTaskSG, initiated by GovTech, is a platform allowing any Singaporean government department to engage citizens through the crowdsourcing of tasks such as surveys, opinion polls and translation requests, among others.
Vietnam Targets Transparent Digital Financial Ecosystem by 2030
By 2030, the Ministry aims to establish a developed digital financial ecosystem with enhanced cybersecurity and efficiency. It will apply industry 4.0 technologies and leverage the progress that’s been made with the e-government to transform the finance sector.
PolyU Launches First-of-its-Kind VR Learning System
The first-of-its-kind virtual learning system helps students improve soft skills essential for their clinical practice, including situation awareness, handling emergencies, as well as decision-making and communication skills.
U.S. Releases Election Cybersecurity Toolkit
The U.S. CISA tool assists state and local election authorities in protecting themselves against ransomware, phishing and DDoS assaults and their website provides a wealth of information and advice on topics from cyber to physical security for polling places and election officials.
Internet-Connected Philippine Financial Services
Through satellite internet, PhilSA, DOST-ASTI and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas have taken the initial steps toward financial inclusiveness and connectivity, especially for unserved, underserved areas and unbanked communities.
Mitigating Earthquake, Tsunami Risk in Indonesia
As part of its service programme, Indonesia’s Bandung Institute of Technology used science and art-based innovation in an effort to reduce earthquake and tsunami disaster risks around Lebak Coast, Banten.
Singapore Launches Landmark Standard for AI Security
Together with leaders in the AI sector, researchers from NTU Singapore have unveiled a new standard for AI security and identified a ‘future-proof’ technique for employing microorganisms to remove phosphorus from wastewater.
India Builds Cloud Computing Capacity
Experts at the event discussed India’s cloud journey, regulatory and policy framework for cloud services, challenges associated with cloud implementation, and the future of cloud in digital transformation.
Pushing Biotechnology in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong start-up specialising in diagnostics technologies recently announced a strategic partnership with a China-based biotech firm as well as the launch of its manufacturing site at the MARS Centre in Tai Po INNOPARK.
First U.S. Land-and-Water Artificial Vision System
Scientists in the United States created the first artificial vision system for both land and water, an amphibious artificial vision system with a panoramic visual field that was inspired by the fiddler crab eye.
Vietnam Approves Smart Rural Development Programme
The programme will focus on boosting the rural economy and improving living standards. It will be implemented in all rural areas across Vietnam by the end of 2025, including disadvantaged communes in remote regions.
Western Australia Launches Data-Driven Programme
The Government of WA has announced that applications are now open to join the WA public sector’s new 2023 Interagency Data Science Graduate Program to help grow the public sector’s digital capabilities.
Indonesia-Malaysia Share Radio Frequencies
Indonesia and Malaysia discussed the distribution of FM radio channels, while the Indonesia Raya Satellite (SATRIA-1) – the first multifunctional satellite – will connect over 149,000 public service stations across the archipelago.
Thailand to Boost Digital Volunteer Networking
Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society is strengthening its network of digital leaders to keep the localities up to date with digital knowledge at the community level; visits to meteorological stations have been made.
