New Zealand Government Completes Ultra-Fast Broadband Roll-Out
Over 1.8 million homes across 412 cities and towns can now access world-class connectivity and is on track to ensure 99.8% of the population has access to improved broadband by the 2023-end.
Addressing Ransomware in the U.S. Financial Sector
Ransomware and other third parties’ cyber security risk has become an essential concern for the financial industry as it is more dependent on technology and the internet.
Indonesia: Digital Information Systems Can Increase Local Government Revenue
Based on several studies, Indonesian ministers think that local governments can increase revenue by up to 11.1% per year through the P2DD information system implementation.
Thailand Ramping up Smart City and 5G Development
Thailand joins forces with a wide range of stakeholders to develop the “Thailand Smart City Network” and prepare an action plan for further development and utilisation of its 5G network.
NTU Singapore to Co-Develop Student Engagement Programmes and Initiatives
The collaboration will develop a range of student engagement programmes and activities that aim to nurture future media professionals and prepare them for the industry upon graduation.
Wellington, New Zealand Tests Public E-Bike Share Scheme
The e-bikes will have helmets and will be hireable, locked, and unlocked via apps as part of the transition to a low-carbon transport system. Two existing e-scooter providers will offer up to 150 e-bikes from early in the new year.
Indonesia Encouraging Start-ups to be More Resilient in Adversity
Facing an economic “winter”, Johnny G. Plate, Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Informatics encouraged digital startups to be more resilient and efficient without laying off employees to survive the coming days.
HKBU to Construct Next-Generation Future Cinema System
HKBU ‘s Future Cinema System has been awarded HK$35.4 million from the ITSP to deliver 3 integrated technological innovations in the fields of visualisation, human-computer interaction and co-evolutionary narrative.
China Develops Healthcare Information System for Traditional Medicine Services
The Chinese government has developed an information system to promote the role of technology in the development of smart traditional Chinese medicine hospitals.
Vietnam, Italy Coordinate on Space Technology and Applications
The nation issued a strategy for the development and application of space science and technology and has identified the promotion of international cooperation as an important role in this strategy.
US Defence Department Recognises the Importance of Data in Martial Settings
In an increasingly digital environment, data has an essential role to play in the military as computing, analytics and information are vital in supporting troops and efforts on the battlefield.
NTU Singapore Launches New Lab
The new lab is for research into pandemic viruses and deadly bacterial infections. Researchers can safely process samples from infected patients, conduct transmissibility tests and develop vaccines and diagnostic tools.
India Unveils Digital Library for Hospitality Management Sector
To boost the availability of online study resources, the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology launched a portal which offers easy access to literary and educational material.
CityU Develops Next-Gen Antenna
The research team has developed a new-generation antenna that allows manipulation of the direction, frequency and amplitude of the radiated beam and is expected to play a key role in the ISAC 6G wireless communications.
Vietnam Digital Technology Industry Estimated US$148 Billion
Vietnam now has 70,000 digital technology firms with Exports from the digital technology industry estimated at US$136 billion making it three years ahead of the target set for 2025.
MIDA and CREST to Build Malaysia’s SME Industry 4.0 Readiness
The MoU with a 3D experiences company aims to create a steering committee to discuss the scope, requirements, roles and plans to support Malaysian SMEs in their transformation journey to Industry 4.0.1
Singapore to Boost Biologics and Vaccine Manufacturing
As the biomanufacturing business undergoes substantial changes with the quick speed of digitalisation and the demand for better sustainability, pharma firms have joined with Singaporean researchers to optimise advanced tech.
Number of Internet Users in Vietnam Reaches 72.1 Million
Mobile broadband infrastructure now covers 99.73% of villages nationwide with 94.2 million smartphone users and 82.2 million mobile broadband subscribers; its 72.1 million internet users place it 13th globally.
Electronic Fruit Bin to Help with Kiwifruit Harvest
New Zealand researchers create an award-winning electronic fruit bin that helps kiwifruit harvesting become lighter work.
New U.S. Programme Builds Capacity to Expand Regional Innovation Ecosystems
The U.S. National Science Foundation has launched a programme that encourages capacity building to increase engagement in regional innovation ecosystems; released Safeguarding Science toolkit launched to help researchers defend scientific integrity.
Internet Exchanges Help India Manage Internet Traffic
The 42 exchanges create shorter routes for internet traffic, offering better connection resilience, stability and quality as well as reducing latency, improving response time and could reduce the cost to deliver internet services and content.
China Launches Sichuan Node of the National Integrated Computing Power Network
The Sichuan node consists of Chengdu and Chongqing data centres and has been integrated into the computing power network hub nodes to constitute China’s “East Counting West Counting” eight-node project.
Driving Malaysia Towards Excellence Through Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation with Hazami Habib, Chief Executive Officer, Academy of Sciences Malaysia
The Academy of Sciences Malaysia advances science, engineering, technology, and innovation through scientific programmes and studies.
Singapore Launches Digital Molecular Analysis Research Centre
A research centre has been established at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore to develop molecular analysis using digital tools; this work may open the way for real-time study of health, illness, and environmental data.
Vietnam Welcomes New Aircraft Maintenance Software
The software is expected to increase labour productivity by 15% to 20%. It comes with tools for planning and controlling maintenance producers and provides information about failure status, maintenance history, and the status of spare parts.
NSW Government Launches New Sea Smart Tech
The NSW government has launched a new Smart Beaches project that will provide real-time data to almost 50 beaches in NSW and help lifeguards more accurately predict beach conditions using GPS and smart cameras.
Indonesia Reveals its 7 Best Smart Cities
The Smart City initiative is a strategic step to addressing development plans holistically and aims to harmonise regional government sectors and programmes considering each region’s potential and challenges.
Thailand Launches Digital Post ID
The country’s postal department has announced the Digital Post ID service, which will be rolled out in 2023 and will allow receivers’ information to be saved on QR code labels affixed to parcels to preserve data privacy.
Taiwan Holds Majority of the Semiconductor Market
Taiwan possesses a 63% share of the global semiconductor market after taking advantage of the U.S.-China trade war.
EXCLUSIVE! The Impact of Cloud Communication on the Digitalisation Journey
Cloud-based systems result in faster and more efficient communications with significantly greater reach and flexibility and are the premier solution for effective organisational communications.