The Philippines to Install 9,000 Free Wi-Fi Sites in 2023
The free Wi-Fi initiative is part of the DICT’s “Broadband ng Masa Programme” to improve the country’s digital infrastructure and increase internet speed, particularly in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas.
Rise in Digital Payment Transactions in Rural, Remote Parts of Vietnam
The country has nearly 72,000 transaction posts providing cashless payment services of which, 39,000 are in rural and remote areas. Of the 14 million customers, 37.5% from rural areas used cashless payment services.
UNSW Sydney Scholars Receive Funding for Innovative Research
Researchers from UNSW Sydney’s NeuRA were granted AU$ 2.4 million in Development; one project aims to improve treatment for people with obstructive sleep apnoea while the other to prevent falls in older people.
Indonesia Creates More Opportunities for Digital Talent in Civil Service
Indonesia will add more data scientists and digital talent for 2023 civil servant recruitment, which aligns with the launch of the One Data Indonesia portal.
U.S.: Including More Under-represented Communities in AI Research
The U.S. government involved minority researchers as a critical part of moving forward with responsible and ethical AI research.
UniSA to Develop New Self-Healing Concrete Tech
UniSA is leading a world-first project that is trialling a novel solution that aims to stop unprecedented levels of corrosion in the ageing concrete pipelines of Australia.
China’s Automated Smart Ports
The rapid development of intelligent ports in China has made the country the most automatic port in the world by numbers and successfully increased operating efficiency.
