EXCLUSIVE! Simple, Seamless and Secured Citizen Services: Unlocking the Secrets of Digital Government Success
Exceeding citizen expectations with personalised and consistent experiences while lowering costs and boosting productivity and collaboration.
HKUST Researchers Develop New Vaccine Tech
The method could increase production efficiency of synthetic mRNAs up to 10x and could reduce the amount and the number of injections needed for mRNA drugs and vaccines potentially lowering treatment costs.
Vietnam Ministry of Information and Communications Launch 50 Digital Platforms
Platforms for digital governance include cloud computing, local government services, security operation centres, information systems for administrative procedures, virtual assistants, digital maps and online meetings.
NSW Government Launches New Innovation Programme
The second round of the AU$12 million SBIR programme provides small businesses grants of up to AU$100K as part of the first phase to work alongside the government and undertake feasibility studies of proposed solutions.
IT Tools to Improve Health in Rural Andhra Pradesh, India
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has developed IT tools to monitor and improve the health of disadvantaged communities in the Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh using open-source software.
Singapore: Digital Solution Roadmap for Food Services Industry
The new Food Services Industry Digital Plan will introduce a roadmap on cybersecurity and data protection measures, update the roadmap on digital training, and include a roadmap on digital solutions.
National Innovation Centre, Vietnamese Digital University Ink MoU for Digital Transformation
The two sides hope the collaboration will contribute to promoting the research, development, and application of new solutions for innovation and digital transformation for businesses across all domains.
HKU Joins New Collaborative Project for Inclusive Employment
Various stakeholders including policymakers, representatives of philanthropic and I&T sectors, teachers and the general public gathered to discuss employment opportunities and possibilities for PWD.
The Impact of the Philippines’ Smart City Initiatives on Enhancing Citizen Services with Charles David Ramos, Head of Information Technology, Makati City, Philippines
Smart city tech has many practical applications, including streamlining municipal operations and enhancing the quality of life for residents and businesses.
Reducing Digital Gap in Thailand
The government wants to close the digital divide and accelerate the digital transformation to make public service accessible to all citizens, especially those who come from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
IIT-Madras, Tamil Nadu Launch Digital Learning Management Tools
The purpose of the initiative is to provide the educational community of Tamil Nadu with a richer learning experience, one which is enabled by the latest digital innovation in AI and machine learning technologies.
APU Signs Web3 Talent Development Agreement
The MoU works towards the development of a Web3-based identity management platform that will be integrated into the FinTech Academy at APU’s Financial Trading Center to nurture Web3 global talents in Malaysia.
Singapore Inks Cyber Cooperation Pact
National agencies agree to tackle cyber threats at the inaugural cyber defence exercise; the Digital and Intelligence Service and Cyber Security Agency of Singapore signed joint operations agreements for cyber cooperation.
India Invites Feedback on Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has invited feedback from the public on the draft Bill; submissions will be held in a fiduciary capacity to enable people to provide feedback freely.
The Vital Success Factors of Thailand’s Digital Transformation with Kasititorn Pooparadai, PhD, Senior Executive Vice President, Digital Economy Promotion Agency, Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, Thailand
Recognising the importance of the country’s digital economy as a key engine of economic progress.
HKUST Partners in Molecular Neuroscience, Sustainable Development and Microelectronics
The MoU is aimed at promoting industrial applications by translating research findings into market-oriented products and services, thereby contributing to Hong Kong’s development into an international I&T hub.
Expansion of 2D Materials Developed in the U.S.
Researchers in the United States have developed a new technique for accurately measuring how atom-thin materials expand when heated, which could aid engineers in developing faster, more powerful electronic devices.
NSW Rolls Out New Computing Technologies Curriculum
The government announced the release of the new Computing Technologies curriculum which ensures students are prepared for future jobs in a digital world, focusing on cybersecurity, STEM and project-based learning.
India Launches Digital Shakti 4.0 Campaign to Digitally Upskill Women
Digital Shakti – a pan-India project to digitally empower and upskill women in cyberspace – aims to raise digital awareness among women in India, build cyber resilience, and fight cybercrime in the most effective ways.
Singapore: Integrated Financial Ecosystems for Least Developed Nations
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the United Nations Capital Development Fund have worked together to establish integrated financial ecosystems for the world’s least-developed countries.
ASTRI Opens Programmes to Boost Development of HK’s I&T Industry
The Summer Internship Programme and the Fintech Future Leader Academy (Internship) offer applicants the opportunity to engage in the region’s I&T ecosystem and experience ASTRI’s unique culture in scientific research.
New Zealand Deploys Broadband Connectivity Initiative
A new government-led initiative, the Remote Users Scheme, will provide broadband and connect New Zealand’s most remote communities. The Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications, David Clark, recently announced the scheme, noting that it would equip as many remote households as possible with the connectivity infrastructure needed to access broadband services. “Whilst these locations […]
Indonesia’s National Data Centres to Improve Public Service
The Indonesian government is getting ready to construct four national data centres to support digital governance, promote the adoption of data-driven policies, and support efficient, effective, and transparent public services.
Queensland Government Helps Space Tech Start-Up Launch
A start-up supported by the Queensland Government’s Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Hub is sending locally made components into orbit, onboard SpaceX, from the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral.
The Philippines Launches 3DPH Information System
The 3DPH Information System aims to supplement scientific data management and analysis on disaster risk reduction activities. The government also cautions local governments to be prepared for a tsunami.
EXCLUSIVE! Powering the Future of Citizen Services with Advanced Digitisation
Malaysia’s digital blueprint will determine its future, which lays the groundwork for digitalisation and bridging the digital divide through new tech to offer better citizen experience and opportunities.
Making Singapore a Leading Innovation Digital Sustainability Hub in Southeast Asia
The global private-public partnership between IMDA and an American multinational technology corporation will drive the development of green software solutions for a sustainable digital future.
Australian Budget: Major Funding Boost for Tech Capabilities
The Australian Government’s October 2022–23 Budget sets aside funding for initiatives aimed at strengthening Australia’s strategic capabilities, including in digital technologies.
India Unveils AI Innovation Challenge for Students
YUVAi will foster a deeper understanding of AI and equip students from classes 8 to 12 with an applied learning experience for students to understand and identify how AI can tackle critical problems in society.
HK’s Government Innovation Lab Rolls Out New Solutions
Two tech companies operating from the Innovation Lab announced the roll-out of solutions; one that enables digital transformation without server deployment and the other is a Video Analytics queue monitoring system.
