NTU Singapore: Quantum Cybersecurity Initiative
The groundbreaking quantum cybersecurity initiative supported by a German foundation, in collaboration with the Technical University of Munich, aims to address emerging cybersecurity threats from quantum technologies.
SmartSat and MBIE Launch New Space Tech Projects
SmartSat and MBIE launch collaborative space research projects, including methane monitoring and optical communication networks, while inviting proposals for new Earth Observation studies to foster innovation and address environmental and social challenges.
Revamping Connectivity: Singapore’s Future-Ready Networks
Singapore will begin phasing out 3G networks starting August 2024, while the Infocomm Media Development Authority invests up to S$100 million to upgrade the Nationwide Broadband Network for future high-speed connectivity.
Victoria and NSW’s Plans for Smarter Energy Solutions
Victoria and NSW governments, alongside industry, launch a roadmap to advance heat pump hot water systems, focusing on standards, training, consumer protections, and energy efficiency to boost market adoption and savings.
CUHK Develops High-Power Actuation for Miniature Robots
CUHK’s ASEF-inspired hydrogel launcher revolutionises miniature robotics, offering unprecedented power and mobility for applications in medicine, agriculture, and space exploration by mimicking squirting cucumber seed dispersal.
Singapore: AI and Advanced Tech Fuel Decarbonisation Initiative
The decarbonisation programme leverages advanced tech and international collaboration to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 through innovations in carbon conversion, hydrogen utilisation, and sustainable energy solutions.
Hong Kong: Living Passivator Promises Next-Gen Solar Stability
The living passivator enhances perovskite solar cells by dynamically repairing defects caused by environmental stressors, significantly improving their efficiency and stability, potentially revolutionising renewable energy technology.
UniSA Opens Advanced 3D Printing Facility
The state-of-the-art 3D printing facility in Adelaide, attracting AU$18 million in funding for space research projects under the iLAuNCH Trailblazer initiative, will boost South Australia’s space industry.
Singapore: Harnessing the Power of Large Language Models
Singapore is integrating Large Language Models like ChatGPT into public services, balancing the benefits of enhanced productivity and innovation with stringent measures for managing risks and ensuring data security.
San Tin Technopole: Catalysing Hong Kong’s I&T Journey
HKSTP endorses the San Tin Technopole plans, aiming to enhance Hong Kong’s I&T sector, drive innovation, and foster collaboration with Shenzhen, strengthening the region’s industrial and technological capabilities.
NSW Launches Space+ Programme to Propel Industry
The NSW Space+ Program offers AU$500,000 in grants to support the commercialisation of innovative space technologies, aiming to highlight NSW’s capabilities at the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney next year.
Resilient Singapore: Navigating the Digital Storm
Singapore’s swift response to a global IT outage, including enhancements to its cybersecurity ecosystem and extending support to affected companies, underscores its commitment to maintaining resilience and stability amid digital disruptions.
HKUST Partners to Establish Emerging Tech Lab
HKUST and a Chinese tech giant have signed an MoU to create a joint lab, aiming to advance research in AI and big data over the next three years, enhancing technological innovation and talent development.
Wearable Tech: NTU Singapore’s RoboFabric
NTU Singapore’s RoboFabric is a groundbreaking wearable material that can shift between flexibility and rigidity on demand, offering transformative potential for medical devices and soft robotics, with utility beyond medical applications.
Singapore: MAS Commits S$100M for Quantum and AI
MAS commits S$100 million under the FSTI 3.0 scheme to advance quantum and AI technologies within the financial sector, aiming to foster innovation, enhance cybersecurity, and develop industry-wide solutions for financial institutions.
Singapore’s Balanced Approach to AI, Data and Innovation
The critical need to balance cutting-edge AI technologies with robust data governance frameworks is underscored by Singapore’s proactive measures to ensure responsible AI development amidst evolving challenges in data privacy and innovation
UniSA’s Breakthrough Refrigeration Technology
The University of South Australia’s DP-CO2 refrigeration system cuts energy consumption by 19%, reduces peak electricity demand by 37%, and offers significant emission reductions, promising a more sustainable refrigeration solution.
Digital Twin Hub to Revolutionise Hong Kong Construction
The CIC Digital Twin Hub introduces digital twin technology to the construction industry, showcasing innovative solutions to boost productivity, efficiency, and safety through guided tours, workshops, and hands-on experiences.
NTU Singapore Collaborates on Privacy Enhancing Technologies
The university has entered into a partnership to pioneer Privacy Enhancing Technologies, with the goal of enhancing digital trust and empowering businesses through research and practical application.
Collaboration and Expansion Driving Malaysia’s 5G Future
Malaysia aims to leverage strategic partnerships and investments with multinational telecommunications companies to advance its 5G infrastructure, while concurrently promoting digital transformation across sectors to enhance public services.
Hong Kong PolyU’s Wearable Tech and Social Robotics Projects
PolyU funding will advance interdisciplinary projects in wearable tech and AI-driven mental health support, demonstrating significant potential to impact healthcare, IoT, robotics, education, and more.
Singapore: IMDA Bolstering SME Digital Capabilities
IMDA’s two new solution categories, OCRM and Integrated ISM, under its Advanced Digital Solutions scheme, aim to empower SMEs in the retail and security industries to enhance operations, drive digital transformation, and build business resilience.
CyberSG TIG Centre: A Milestone in Singapore’s Cybersecurity Strategy
The CyberSG Talent, Innovation, and Growth Collaboration Centre marks a pivotal step in Singapore’s commitment to bolstering its cybersecurity ecosystem and workforce.
CityUHK Advancing Wireless Power Transfer
CityUHK’s high-frequency wireless power transfer project, featuring innovative metasurface shielding, secures HK$28.36 million from the RGC, aiming to improve efficiency and set new industry standards for various applications.
Western Australia’s RNA Technology Hub
WA’s biotech industry receives AU$2 million from the Cook Government to create Australia’s first RNA centre dedicated to developing advanced cancer treatments, enhancing research and patient outcomes.
Singapore: Innovative Banking Solutions for the Underserved
Technological innovation and strategic partnerships are enhancing financial inclusion and empowering underserved consumers, particularly gig economy workers, entrepreneurs, and young professionals, driving high-quality economic development in Singapore.
Microfactories to AI: Transforming Manufacturing in Hong Kong
HK’s Future Manufacturing Hall opens, featuring Microfactory concepts, smart production technologies, and AI applications, marking a significant step towards industrial innovation, new productive forces, and transforming the local manufacturing industry.
Australia: Smart Tech and the Future of Energy Management
CEFC’s AU$50 million investment accelerates smart meter deployment, empowering consumers to manage energy use, lower costs, and enhance grid reliability through advanced technology and behind-the-meter devices.
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Boosting Tech Advancements
UTM has signed an MoU with a leading consultancy to enhance research, development, and innovation, focusing on advancements in engineering, technology, and sustainable development, supporting Malaysia’s national development and economic goals.
Singapore: MPA Fostering Maritime Digitalisation
The MoU aims to advance sustainability, digitalisation, and manpower in the maritime industry by introducing alternative fuels, enhancing operational efficiency with digital tools, and developing training programmes for seafarers and local professionals.
