India’s ONDC to Democratise E-Commerce, Support Small Traders
Open Network for Digital Commerce protocols standardised operations to allow small businesses to use any ONDC-compatible applications instead of being governed by specific platform-centric policies.
New Act to Strengthen Internet Transaction Reliability in the Philippines
The Philippines has approved the proposed Internet Transactions Act with the aim to create an electronic commerce bureau to enhance its e-commerce reliability and ensure safety for all stakeholders.
CityU Announces Innovation Collaboration
The university will be collaborating with a coffee house chain to step up efforts to foster a technological and entrepreneurial culture across communities, echoing HK Tech 300’s theme “Venture Beyond Boundaries”.
University of Economics HCM, Vietnam Launches ArtTech Fusion Hub
The hub will carry out research activities in gamification, motion tracking, digital entertainment, hybrid events, metaverse, virtual humans, sustainable materials, NFTs, a variety of art, user experience, user interface, visual effects and urban simulation.
Indonesia Increases National Cybersecurity Vigilance
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Informatics is encouraging Electronic System Operators to raise their cybersecurity standards to meet transaction trust standards at both the domestic and international levels.
CSIRO Releases GenCost Report for Public Consultation
A draft of CSIRO’s annual GenCost report, developed in collaboration with a power systems manager, shows that renewables remain the cheapest new-build electricity but tech costs are surging across the board.
Government Cloud System Can Help Thailand Save US$22.98 Million per Year
The Government Data Centre and Cloud Service have been instrumental in helping the nation save millions of dollars per year as per the National Standardisation Council of Thailand announcemnt.
U.S. Research: Better Rooms and Look-alike Avatars Increase Productivity in the Metaverse
Stanford University research shows that people tend to be more productive and create a positive manner when they are in a grander room and using a self-avatar.
Singapore Launches Lanes for Automated Immigration Clearance
ICA’s new automated lanes can now clear passengers using wheelchairs and family groups of up to four persons. Travellers can perform immigration self-clearance with their primary biometric identifiers (iris and facial).
Vietnam’s General Department of Taxation Introduces E-commerce Information Portal
The portal helps organisations, individuals, and business households apply for tax identification numbers and provides information on tax policies for e-commerce in line with existing regulations.
NTU Singapore and MOECRT Indonesia to Co-Establish Research Institute
The new institute will focus on 3 research pillars: Renewable Energy, Circular Economy and Smart Cities; phase 1 of the collaboration will comprise two flagship projects: “Renewable Energy Living Lab” and “EcoCampus”.
India Ranks 32nd in AI Readiness Index
The country has developed several initiatives aimed at embedding AI use throughout all levels of government and society, as well as ensuring that technological developments reinforce India’s position in the international realm.
U.S. Adds $288 Million for High-Speed Internet to Colorado and New Mexico
United States (U.S.) government approved a US$288 million fund to broaden its affordable high-speed internet access to Colorado and New Mexico to connect nearly 60,000 homes and businesses.
Thailand to Develop AI Action Plan to Drive National Growth
Acknowledging the advantages of Artificial Intelligence for future growth, the Thailand government is creating an action plan to nurture talent and create an ecosystem that will contribute to the country’s ambitions.
Singapore: Automated Sample Collection and Screening System for Prisons
The Home Team Science and Technology Agency is working to deploy an automated toilet that uses robotics, sensors, and deep learning to collect urine samples and screen them for illicit drugs.
Western Australia Launches New Data Centre Prospectus
The prospectus is targeted at international industry and investors and offers a safe and stable location with large expanses of land, international fibre optic connectivity and capacity for renewable energy.
Digital Transformation to Better Healthcare in Indonesia
Indonesia’s Vice President encourage digitalisation in the health sector as a prevention measurement to save Indonesian economic health cost.
Vietnam Aims for Modernised Healthcare System
The Ministry of Health will review policies on IT and digital transformation in medical examination and treatment and issue a circular on e-prescribing, telemedicine, and digital payment methods for consultation.
PolyU Partners to Nurture Innovation and Entrepreneurship
PolyU and an HK-based foundation recently signed an MoU aimed at fostering the development of the region’s I&T ecosystem, and cultivating student- and researcher-led innovation and entrepreneurship.
e-Government Vital to Gain Public Trust in the Philippines
Adopting e-government and strengthening public participation would help Filipinos better understand the policies and programmes of the national government.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic to Nurture Next Generation of Media Content Creators
The partnerships for a new programme are aimed at equipping students with multi-platform knowledge and the skill sets to create, market and distribute content to audiences across a variety of channels and platforms.
Indonesia Encouraging E-commerce and Digitalisation to Boost National Economy
The government is intensifying its efforts to drive e-commerce through digitalisation and online shopping initiatives in a bid to boost the national economy.
Digitalisation Helps Malaysia Remain a Top Global Investment Destination
Malaysia attracted RM193.7 billion of approved investments in services, manufacturing, and primary sectors. The approved investments for this period will generate 98,414 new jobs in the country.
Automation and Digitalisation to Improve Travel Experience at Philippine International Airports
The Philippines international airport immigration process, from e-payment to visa extensions, will soon be automated and digitalised.
CSIRO Announces New Cohort of Deep-Tech Founders
CSIRO has announced the 10 deep-tech game changers from Australia’s universities and research community selected to develop their high-potential innovative ventures through the ON Accelerate programme.
Thailand: Enhancing Cybersecurity through Apps and Digital Literacy
Thailand has implemented anti-scammer and fake news applications to improve digital literacy and reduce financial losses caused by fraud.
HKSTP and IBDG Collaborate on Big Data Governance
The partnership seeks to drive cross-industry data governance in Hong Kong which will facilitate and protect the critical data flow and integration to propel a thriving digital economy.
India Launches Portal for Restoration, Repatriation of Children
The GHAR portal facilitates the digital tracking and monitoring of children who are in the Juvenile Justice system and must be repatriated to another country, state, or district.
The Philippines Initiates Online Notice of Cash Allocation
The Philippines Department of Budget and Management has initiated the online Notice of Cash Allocation with three banks as part of the government’s digital transformation movement in financial services.
Singapore University of Technology and Design Opens Innovation Studios
The Dyson-SUTD Innovation Studios were recently launched at SUTD, part of the Foundation’s SG$ 3 million donation to support Singapore’s engineering education.