Malaysia partners global industry organisation to drive digital transformation
MDEC entered into a partnership with Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, the Pacific Islands Telecoms Association (PITA) and an industry organisation to drive digital transformation.
New indoor transportation robot launched in HK
The robot supports various user authentication methods, including face recognition, fingerprint, QR code, barcode and ID card. It can work around the clock which helps to release staff from time-consuming delivery tasks.
ANU and DMTC partner on hyperspectral imaging R&D
DMTC’s High Altitude Sensor Systems Program has partnered with the Advanced Instrumentation Technology Centre at the Australian National University to drive advances in hyperspectral imaging technology.
CUHK and HKSTP to establish a world-class GMP facility
The partnership will establish a world-class Good Manufacturing Practice facility in Hong Kong to accelerate the development of life-saving cancer therapies, regenerative medicine and related biomedical technologies.
HK backs 63 anti-epidemic tech innovations
The approved projects come from local universities, R&D centres, designated local public research institutes and tech firms conducting R&D activities in HK.
Australian government launches digital training plan for nurses and midwives
The new framework outlines the core digital health skills and knowledge required for professional practice in the digital era.
Griffith University partners for prototype satellite
The five-year agreement aims at increasing Australia’s LEO satellite capability through research and development for Aerospace Applications towards the development of small satellite prototypes.
HK government tech lab launches AI Chatbot
The chatbot is personalised learning solution equipped with proprietary software that enables online classroom flipping.
Sarawak invests in hi-tech aircraft to boost wildlife protection
The new aircraft, in addition to other surveillance technologies, will help the government in many of their operations including in the detection of illegal logging, detection of diseases and detection of forest fires.
New VR fire drill training device launched in HK
The use of virtual reality to imitate fire situations to conduct fire escape drills can reduce the time for implementing real fire drills.
Malaysians excited about space exploration
A recent poll shows that 83% of Malaysians agree that space exploration has been good for society but were wary of automation and AI.
ASTRI showcases cutting-edge 5G tech at Beijing expo
ASTRI demonstrated seven of its technologies and innovations to enhance the competitiveness of HK, GBA and global enterprises.
Agricultural innovations for developing nations
A team of scientists at Murdoch University developed a novel mechanised planting system to help farmers in Bangladesh.
HKSTP launches tech training academy
The InnoAcademy aims to boost HK’s I&T competitiveness with a sustained series of programmes to upskill tech talent for future leaders focussing on young talent across HKSTP’s strategic tech areas.
Pandemic and 5G boost gaming interest in Thailand
The Thai gaming industry’s market value is expected to reach THB27 billion this year. Mobile games are expected to increase momentum due to rising smartphone penetration, while console games will thrive due to the launch of new game consoles.
Energy technology – a boon for regional WA homes
A total of 52 stand-alone power systems were installed and operating in WA regions in the largest single deployment by a network business in Australia.
Propelling the nation forward with Malaysia 5.0 tech
To firmly establish Malaysia as the Heart of Digital ASEAN, MDEC is working to propel local businesses through the digitisation of the Malaysian economy through IR4.0 technologies.
Digital Economy Promotion Agency’s E-sports online summit in Thailand
The online summit seminar aims to open up the gaming industry and fully integrate e-sports into Thailand.
Australian government appoints cybersecurity strategy advisory panel
The panel will help ensure that Australia’s cyber defences are strong, adaptive and built around a strategic framework that is coordinated, integrated and capable.
UOW SMART Infrastructure Facility to help COVID-19 recovery efforts
The deal aims to deliver transformative change to the region, generating more than 12,000 high value-add jobs in areas like advanced manufacturing, professional services and technology.
HKUST studying deep brain with novel imaging tech
The solution enables in vivo imaging of deep brain structures at high resolution. The technology can shed light on brain functions in regions that have never been well explored.
MaGIC, MDEC and industry partner launch initiative for tech start-ups
The initiative will prime Malaysia to be the preferred base for the best innovators and tech start-ups regionally as well as drive the development of a sustainable start-up and social enterprise ecosystem in Malaysia.
UKM launches new tech knowledge hub
AktivUKM aims to drive digital teaching and learning activities for campus residents and the community; it is expected to empower students with relevant and futuristic skills to join the 4th Industrial Revolution era.
Australian government updates science and tech priorities
The new priorities will help to drive strategic advantage by developing, adapting and delivering science and technology solutions to current and future national security challenges.
ANSTO commercially launches black carbon detection tech
The multi-wavelength absorption black carbon instrument, designed and built at ANSTO to measure the concentration of carbon in the atmosphere and determine its source, is now commercially available.
ASTRI and partner launch new AR solution
AR Remote Hand Service uses AR glasses to stream real-time intelligence, troubleshooting logs, graphics and encrypted data from back-end systems to on-site engineers and maintenance staff, boosting field productivity up to 50%.
New smart parking tech released in HK
The NB-IoT/LoRa Dual-detection parking occupancy sensing system can accurately sense the occupancy status of parking spaces through its fully integrated dual-detection from Radar/mmWave and magnetometer sensing.
Malaysia has SEA’S highest number of digital natives
A new report shows how fast-growing SEA as a digital region is becoming, and Malaysia is the country with the most digital consumers.
Griffith Uni graduate develops app for those with hearing aids
Hearoes is Australia’s first auditory training tool of its kind and has had more than 25,000 sessions, with the activities played more than 80,000 times in the last 12 months alone.
Thailand’s new data centre to be built by Korean teleco
The hyperscale data centre and cloud service business will be a foundation to add value to the Thai firm’s network business. Data centre revenue is expected to rise by 22 per cent by early 2025.