Singapore Public Utilities Board Adds 400 Water Level Sensors to Aid Flood Management
Adding to an extensive network of close to 1,000 water level sensors, PUB has deployed sensors in the Kallang River, Sungei Api Api, and Bukit Batok Canal that can provide early warning and activate its mobile crew to carry out flood management.
CUHK Develops 3D Soft Architected Materials
A team led by CUHK’s Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering has developed a ferromagnetic silicone elastomer with 3D deformability and is expected to expand applications of morphable soft materials.
Cumulative Aadhaar-Based e-KYC Transactions Cross 13.5 Billion
The use of India’s digital identification has been growing with over 287 million e-KYC transactions carried out in November, a 22% growth over the previous month and the cumulative number of transactions has reached 13.5 billion.
New Regional Manufacturing Hub Launched in Malaysia
The facility comprises a double-storey manufacturing plant with raw material warehouse, an automated finished goods warehouse, a distribution centre, an Innovation Centre as well as a six-storey administration block.
India: Incentives to Boost Digital Health Transactions
Eligible health facilities and digital solutions companies can earn financial incentives of up to INR 40 million based on the number of digital health records they create and link to Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts.
China Moves Up Worldwide Robot-Density Ranking
The enormous investment and development of the robot industries have boosted China into the world’s top five most automated manufacturing countries after South Korea, Singapore, Japan, and Germany.
3D Imaging Helps in Evolutionary Research
A team of researchers at Curtin University used CT scanning and 3D modelling to study the growth of pelvic fins in fish embryos to develop a better understanding these fins changed over evolutionary history.
Vietnam 6th Among 10 ASEAN Member Countries in Government AI Readiness Index
The country’s average score reached 53.96, up from 51.82 in 2021, surpassing the global average of 44.61, and will go a long way in helping the country achieve its ambitions of being a Smart Nation and regional hub.
APU and DNB to Enhance 5G Curriculum and Related Digital Services
The two will develop Malaysia’s next generation of tech talent with 5G knowledge and work on focus areas including sensor technology, edge computing, AI and XR as well as development of relevant ecosystems in Malaysia.
Indonesia to Accelerate Equitable Internet Access
The acceleration efforts are reflected in the development of telecommunication infrastructure in remote areas using government grants that aim to provide equal access to all communities in the nation.
Flinders University Develops Underwater Crawler
The mine-clearance underwater crawler is part of a national project that aims to design, develop, test and evaluate various teams of AUV swarms and ASVs to provide an autonomous mine clearance capability.
The Philippines Expands Free Internet Service to More Remote Islands
The country has added 628 operational free WiFi sites in remote islands with no access to mobile cellular services, bringing the total of free internet sites nationwide to 4,757.
Researchers Exploit Electron Spin to Enhance Computer Performance
MIT engineers use electron spin and new antiferromagnetic material to improve memories and create high-performance computing that demands low power consumption.
Boosting Green Hydrogen Production with Sound Waves
Using high-frequency vibrations to “divide and conquer” individual water molecules during electrolysis, engineers managed to split the water molecules to release 14 times more hydrogen compared with standard electrolysis techniques.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation Adds New Features to eGCA Platform
Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s e-Governance of Civil Aviation platform has been integrated with two external portals through an API and functionality for issuing certificates to aircraft at foreign delivery locations.
Building Cybersecurity Capability in the Philippines
The scarcity of cybersecurity expertise has prompted the Philippines government to develop short and long-term courses and scholarships to rapidly build up the capacity of certificated professionals in the country.
InvestHK Unveils FinTechHK Community Platform
InvestHK recently announced the soft launch of a centralised fintech platform to connect local and global fintech companies with Corporate, Investor, and Service Champions to foster the growth of Hong Kong’s fintech ecosystem.
Indonesia Encourages Smart Islands and Villages Initiative
Apart from Smart Cities, Indonesia is pushing local governments to develop Smart Islands and Smart Villages along with digital infrastructure and training support from the Ministry of Communication and Informatics.
Vietnam Accelerates Digital Transformation in 2022, Targets Completing National Database in 2023
So far 16 documents were issued on digital transformation, including a national strategy for digital economic development until 2025 while broadband speed and mobile internet improved significantly, ranking 45th and 52nd globally.
Thailand Develops Framework for National Digital ID
The framework will help promote integration and collaboration among all sectors for Digital ID implementation and the country aims to simplify one Digital ID identity for seamless access to multiple digital services.
Building Thailand’s Cyber Resilience
The online cyber threat literacy workshop is part of Thailand’s continuous effort against the rise of online financial threats and scams after the country ETDA reported an increase in cyber crime in 2022
U.S. Develops New Tool to Design Faster Chips
The joint endeavour aims to speed up the designing of faster new photonic and electric chips for high-speed performance and are a critical component for telecommunication and other advanced technologies.
Satellite Data to Boost Services and Productivity in the Philippines
Satellite data from local and international agencies is being harnessed to benefit agriculture, business, environment and to assist potential carbon producers’ investors in building a bio-diverse areas.
HK Tech Lab Releases New Solutions
Two tech companies under Hong Kong’s Smart Government Innovation Lab have rolled out solutions; one is a secure file-sharing and collaboration platform and the other is a Virtual Tour Production Service.
Indonesia Launches Toolkit to Measure Digital Skills and Literacy
Developed from the G20 Digital Economy Working Group recommendations, the toolkit will measure the country’s digital skills and literacy in four pillars: infrastructure and ecosystem, digital talent, empowerment and jobs.
ANU Develops New Tool to Maximise Solar and Wind Potential
The new tool can identify the most ideal locations around Australia for building new wind or solar farms and the aim is to help accelerate Australia’s solar and wind uptake and help the nation meet its renewable energy targets.
Cyber National Mission Force is DoD’s Newest Subordinate Unified Command
To address the growing number and complexity of cyber security challenges, the Department of Defence added the Cyber National Mission Force as its newest subordinate to defend U.S. cyberspace.
U.S.: Deep Learning and Wi-Fi to Detect Breathing Problems
The solution combined with a Wi-Fi signal has helped researchers detect breathing movement and deep learning to analyse any pattern problem and decide whether a particular breathing anomaly occurs.
HK Unveils I&T Development Blueprint
The HKSAR Government recently released the Hong Kong I&T Development Blueprint, establishing a clear development path and formulating systematic strategic planning for I&T development over the next five to 10 years
Philippine Bank Launches Online Payment Portal
The online e-payments service allows Department of Social Welfare and Development clients and partners to transact business and pay their monetary obligations and donations online through DSWD official websites.