February 3, 2023

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Author: Alita Sharon

Alita Sharon is a writer at OpenGov Asia. She has studied Psychology, Political Theory and English. She is passionate about mental health and understanding the nature of human relationships. An avid reader, her list of favourite books includes Catch-22 by Joseph Heller and Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell. Alita also loves writing and listening to podcasts on current affairs, culture, history and science. Alita plans to pursue her higher education in International Development and Psychology.

New Solutions from HK Innovation Lab

Two companies under HK’s Smart Government Innovation Lab rolled out 2 solutions – one employs data capture, 3D modelling and online visualisation to aid heritage conservation; the second is a smartwatch for law enforcement officers.

HKUST and ASTRI Launch Joint Tech PhD Programme

The programme allows students to work at ASTRI and study towards a PhD degree at HKUST in areas such as AI, big data, wireless communication, smart city, and advanced materials.

UniSA and SASI to Establish Premier Sport, Research and Education Hub

UniSA and SASI are collaborating to establish a hi-tech sports research and education facility in Mile End, focusing on high-performance sports to aid athletes in reaching peak performance.

CUHK Creates Diverse Small Soft Machines Using Ferrofluids

The multi-functional small machines use three wetting traits of ferrofluids and these systems show promise for biomedical applications including targeted drug delivery, minimally invasive surgery and cell transplantation.

CSIRO Launches New R&D Programme for Mining Sector

The agency is making commercial innovation more accessible for small to medium-sized businesses in the mining and mining equipment, technology and services sectors by providing free R&D support.

HKSTP Partner Company Launches Non-Invasive Diabetes Pre-Screening Tool

A joint venture with an HKSTP incubatee provides a one-stop solution for clinical services combining retinal imaging diagnostics and innovative online traditional Chinese medicine platforms.

HKSTP and Industry Partner to Boost Life Science Innovation

HKSTP and a pharmaceutical company are partnering to make HK and the GBA leaders in life science innovation. This is the first collaboration between the two that encompasses technology and data sharing.

Malaysian Delegation to Italy Attracts Potential FDI

MITI recently conducted a working visit to Italy, garnering RM3.25 billion in potential FDIs. The aim is to strengthen ties with Italian investors that bring in hi-tech and high-quality investments, creating better-paying jobs for Malaysians.

HKU to Establish Virtual Asset Technology Consortium

Two HKU departments are collaborating to establish the Virtual Asset Technology Consortium, gathering experts from various fields to share information and provide guidance on technical matters related to virtual assets.

VR Tech Can Improve Anxiety and Depression in Adults with Disabilities

Researchers at WSU have discovered that adults with disabilities experienced a significant decrease in symptoms of anxiety and depression and improved sensory processing after VR technology.