Australia Post building digital twin of its entire delivery network
The Australia Post is building a digital twin of its entire delivery network as part of continued efforts to use advanced analytics to detect and intervene on mail and parcel delivery problems.
HK universities welcome funding for virtual teaching and learning
Eight Hong Kong universities are in line for grants totalling HK$165 million aimed at developing better virtual teaching methods, which are anticipated to become part of the “new normal” in coming years.
Thai Stock Exchange to launch digital asset trading platform
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) will launch a digital asset trading platform in the second half of 2021 to allow trading on all types of digital token assets excluding cryptocurrencies.
HKSTP launches fintech centre
The new Fin+Tech platform aims to accelerate open innovation and foster cross-industry co-creation and commercialisation in Hong Kong.
NT government to roll out new system for child protection
The Care System government agencies such as Police, Territory Families, the Attorney General and others to access the same information, create one case file and share critical information to best manage each child’s specific case.
Malaysia and Sweden partner on innovation challenge
The Innovation Challenge invites start-ups registered in Malaysia to identify solutions in solving healthcare challenges, especially related to non-communicable diseases (NCD).
AI to monitor Malaysian highways
The system combines technologies like AI and machine learning to provide notifications to relevant parties for further action; with S3, highway efficiency will be upgraded and the safety of drivers improved.
HKU engineering team develops multi-purpose IoT device
The multi-purpose IoT device, named Stay Alert Stay Healthy (SASH) box, can be applied in multiple scenarios and provides a one-stop service for the public eager to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Investigating advanced materials for large scale energy storage
A new type of electrode material, a sodium-rich layered oxide, did not show voltage fading on cycling. Neutron diffraction data from ANSTO clarified the position of metal atoms during cycling.
Thai hospital rolls out surgical robot
The US-made surgical robotic technology uses highly magnified 3D HD tech, allowing surgeons to see a surgical site with improved depth perception and clear vision.