The Philippines and Australia Collaborate to Boost Agricultural Research
The Philippines has one of Asia’s largest agricultural research systems and the government has partnered with the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research to help strengthen the country’s R&D capabilities.
Singapore Centralised Low-Carbon Initiatives to Support Green Plan 2030
Boosting solar power and importing low-carbon energy are among the possibilities being considered by the country to decarbonise its power infrastructure as part of its attempt to achieve a sustainable future.
QR Programme Accelerated to Boost Digital Payments in the Philippines
Authorities are implementing inventive ways to encourage transactions as a way to contain the outbreak and keep people safe. The Philippine QR scheme is being hailed as a game-changer for the country’s digital payments.
Indonesia Urges Artificial Intelligence to Boost Education
AI algorithms can reform higher education, avoiding errors that affect quality and effectiveness. The government has urged educational institutes to use AI since it can help with education and the wider workforce in the sector.
Digital Job Programme Launched in the Philippines
The MoU with the Cooperative Development Authority and the Department of Information and Communications Technology aims to capacitate and empower people to be “tech-savvy” during the pandemic.
Singapore-Australia Developing Green Economy Agreement for a Sustainable Future
To address carbon emissions and promote a sustainable future for the country, Singapore and Australia are developing a Green Economy Agreement that will reduce negative climate impact and create jobs.
The Philippines to Accelerate Health Tracking System Software Project
With the dramatic growth in medical and other digital technologies, the Philippine government has pushed the healthcare sectors to use cutting edge medical devices to improve citizens’ health and health care facilities.
Indonesia Unveils its Latest Digital Transformation Strategy
The Indonesian government has been focusing on accelerated digital transformation due to the pandemic and is looking to provide high-quality telecommunications services.
Philippine Sustainable Finance Framework Accelerates to Next Phase of Development
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the finance sector have launched a roadmap for the use of low-carbon energy to support global efforts to combat climate change and a transition to a low-carbon economy.
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The Philippines to Push Further on Digital Readiness and Accelerate Digital Transformation
Both the Philippine public and private sectors have prioritised expanding the country’s digital infrastructure and making ongoing efforts to establish digital initiatives for citizens.
New Zealand to Deploy Digital Identity Services Trust Framework for Citizens Safety
To help citizens in the country in storing personal information and other information safely without having that information or data leaked or in any state of cyber threats, the government providing the New Landers Digital Identity Services Trust Framework.
Singapore Looking to Accelerate the Progression of Artificial intelligence
Singapore has always been at the forefront of these advancements, and they are still looking for new ways to make AI the centre of all technologies.
Philippine Logistic Sector to Ramp Up QR Code-Powered System
The logistics industry is preparing for the implementation of its latest QR code system which will speed up the issue and certification of certificates of public convenience for logistics companies and their vehicles.
The Philippines to Construct Country’s First Hyperscaler Data Centre
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a major boost to the Philippines data centre market, resulting in increased colocation uptake by existing customers and significant investments in new data centres and cloud regions.
Indonesia Builds Genomics Research Centre for Genome Sequencing
Indonesia’s government is committed to ramp-up whole genome sequencing and other bioresearch to discover new variants and produce vaccines which will be facilitated by the newly developed genomic research centre.
Singapore Develops South-East Asia’s First Ship Navigation Simulator Using Artificial Intelligence
An AI-based simulation training has been developed to improve training programmes and reduce the number of maritime incidents caused by human error and will support Singapore’s Maritime R&D Roadmap.
Open Finance Framework Rolled Out for the Philippine Fintech Sector
With the Philippines having the highest ratio of new e-wallet users, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is looking to use its banking systems to make it easier for customers to empower and support the country’s financial inclusion.
Accelerating Indonesia’s Data Centre Market to Boost Infrastructure
Local and international enterprises are collaborating to expand the use of data centres in Indonesia as part of an effort to improve the infrastructure ecosystem.
The Philippines Establishes First Coastal Engineering R&D Centre in Ilocos
As part of the government-led efforts to combat the pandemic, the newly established Coastal Engineering and Management Research and Development Centre work to create a competitive innovation environment.
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The Philippines to Deploy Satellite Technology to Accelerate Financial Inclusion
The Philippines is exploring satellite technology to promote financial inclusion in the country as online financial services have the potential to provide wider access to basic financial products and services.
New Zealand Developing Its Latest Digital Transformation Strategy
In response to the country’s crisis due to COVID-19, the New Zealand government plans to implement a new digital transformation strategy that will define the country’s goals, priorities and activities for the next 2 to 5 years, as well as longer-term outcomes.
Disinfection Robots Deployed in Singapore’s Healthcare Facilities
Singapore is the world’s second most automated country in terms of robotic development and the recent deployment of disinfection robots to health care to help mitigate COVID-19 is another feather in its cap.
Person-to-Merchant QR System Rolled Out in the Philippines
Digital payments have accelerated as more people own smartphones and have access to the internet; QR based payment systems based support the central bank’s efforts to boost electronic payments in the country.
Powering Vaccinations with Tech to Spur Philippine Economy
Tech empowered vaccination programmes will play a vital role in preparing people to join the workforce which will accelerate the country’s economic growth despite these challenges.
Developing a Roadmap for Cyber Defence in the Philippines
As cybercrime becomes a more prominent issue in the country, both the Philippines public and private sectors, play an important role in assisting the country in mitigating cyber threats and keeping the public safe from cybercriminals.
New Zealand Releases Ideas for Policy on Emissions Reduction Plan
To address the country’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the government will lay the groundwork for the first Emissions Reduction Plan, which will be released next year. This plan is expected to propose cheaper public transportation, a cap on building emissions, and tax breaks for clean cars and others.
Singapore Launches ASEAN Centre to Strengthen Regional Cyber Security Landscape
The country has been working on a new entry point for ASEAN member states to collaborate on research, knowledge sharing and training to respond to cyber threats.
Philippine Government to Make R&D Inclusive to Drive Growth
R&D in the Philippines is aimed at increasing productivity in many sectors of the economy, most notably agriculture, and the government is expanding access to R&D facilities across the country to drive a post-COVID rebound.