Project Overwatch: Singapore’s Transport Evolution
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Project Overwatch is an example of Singapore’s commitment to utilising digital tech, notably AI and real-time data analytics, to revolutionise and enhance the reliability, efficiency, and overall commuter experience of the nation’s public transport system.
India Introduces AI and NFC to UPI Landscape
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The RBI has rolled out new features for UPI, including ‘conversation payments,’ leveraging AI systems for streamlined transactions, an increased transaction limit for UPI Lite, and the integration of offline UPI payments via near-field communication technology.
Unveiling Hong Kong’s Innovation Landscape
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The PolyU Innovation & Technology Index offers a comprehensive analysis of Hong Kong’s innovation landscape, highlighting both its challenges and strengths, and outlines a roadmap for collaboration with the Greater Bay Area to further enhance its technological potential.
China’s Digital Tech Drive for Economic Resilience
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China’s strategic integration of digital technology into its private sector is poised to accelerate economic growth, innovation, and market resilience, fostering a dynamic environment that empowers businesses to thrive and diversify.
India: AI/ML to Mitigate Healthcare Fraud
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The CAG report highlights the implementation of AI/ML technologies to detect healthcare fraud within India’s AB-PMJAY scheme, revealing cases of deceptive claims and multiple hospital admissions in efforts to ensure effectiveness of the scheme.
Pioneering Aviation Innovation in Australia
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The AIR Pass initiative by the Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub is propelling collaborative innovation, sustainable growth, and technological advancement in the aerospace and aviation sectors, ushering in a greener and more resilient future for the industry.
Vietnam Empowering Sustainability with Tech
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An e-traceability system has been introduced to monitor the source and carbon footprints of dragon fruits. The system allows consumers to easily scan a QR code to trace a fruit’s origins and assess the implementation of environmentally friendly practices during production.