HK start-ups nurtured to help region become a tech hub
The forum aims to help develop the comprehensive ecosystem necessary for further assisting Hong Kong to transform to a heart of global innovation, technology and entrepreneurship hub.
New delivery robot launched by HK government tech lab
The robot’s navigation system uses a 3D camera and two 270-degree diagonally placed optical radar detection scanning functions to achieve better path planning and collision avoidance in an unstructured environment.
New cybersecurity initiatives rolled out in Australia
In light of the various cyber assaults that the region has faced this year as well as a general rise in cyber threats, Australia rolled out a survey to gain new insight and developed a new computer interface.
CityU scientists make breakthrough in solar tech
The CityU research team has come up a ground-breaking 2D conjugated metal-organic framework that could be applied to modern PVSCs, making way for a commercially viable, large-scale deployment of the technology.
Digital transformation to aid timely medicine delivery for Australians
As part of its Deregulation Agenda, the government is making significant digital reforms to the Therapeutic Goods Administration, cutting red tape for more than 4,000 businesses that applying to register medicines and medical devices annually.
Thailand working on National Space Act
Thailand is confident that an official Space Act will propel the country’s space industry, primarily by capitalizing on the opportunities presented by NewSpace.
HK government tech lab launches new app
The solution employs blockchain and mobile technologies to track symptoms and validate, attest and store test results of all kinds (laboratory or rapid point-of-care PCR, antigen, antibody, etc.) for use in access protocols.
HKU team to study sewage for COVID-19 virus detection
The team has developed methods suitable for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in sewage in Hong Kong by using a centrifugal filter for pre-concentration. Further research will supplement the overall community surveillance system.
Research boost for solar panel efficiency and cost reduction
In addition to end-of-life issues, selected projects will also aim to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of solar PV for new or established applications and develop new materials.
Australia to host world’s largest telescope
Australia is a step closer to helping create the world’s largest radio telescope, which will allow further exploration of the universe while creating jobs in Western Australia and growing the economy.
Satellites to help Australia manage water quality
The 12-month scoping study in partnership with SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre links satellites with ground-based sensors to monitor the quality of Australia’s inland waterways, reservoirs and coastal environments.
CityU co-develops tech for early detection of gastric cancer cells
The new OEK method is a new technique that could be integrated with “lab-on-a-chip” systems, offering researchers opportunities to manipulate objects within micro- and nanoscale bioengineering environments.
Cubesat to help Australia predict bushfires
This infrared technology and data will help to target controlled-burns that can reduce the frequency and severity of bushfires, as well as their long-term impact on Australia’s people, economy and environment.
HKBU launches online rehabilitation for discharged COVID-19 patients
The team aims to establish an online tele-exercise rehabilitation approach in combination with Chinese herbal medicine based on our exercise testing metric criteria, for patients recovering from COVID-19.
Australia to work on real-time space traffic management
The scientists will develop software that will analyse NASA CARA’s data on previous collision warnings to develop a rigorous approach for assessing and acting on the risk of collision.
Malaysia to roll out new digital information-sharing platform
The APEC COVID-19 LIVE platform aims to capture the policy interventions, measures, programmes, and initiatives adopted by APEC Economies to address the health crisis.
Thailand rising as biotech and medical hub
Across the country, universities are collaborating with each other and industry parties to roll out vaccines delivered through innovation biomedical technologies.
UOW scientist develops wearable space tech
Research by the UOW scientist aims to make space travel safer by developing wearable radiation detectors so that astronauts can measure their exposure to cosmic rays in real-time.
WA launches Cybers Security Operations Centre
The first-of-its-kind Cyber Security Operations Centre was established to improve the State Government’s ability to coordinate and respond to cybersecurity threats against its systems.
HKU receives 3D kinematics software for geoscience research
The MOVE suite represents world-leading geological reconstruction software that principally supports petroleum applications in the industrial realm and advances crustal tectonics exploration in the academic realm.
Sarawak lauded for use of tech to combat COVID-19
Using existing data in the disaster management sector, the apps can adopt mechanisms that ensure resource verification, findability, accessibility, interoperability, reuse and leverage existing Government Open Data initiatives.
MDEC partners telecom to foster digital economy
MDEC aims to harness the telecom’s complementary strengths and know-how to the nation’s digital agenda and foster the development of local deep-tech solutions that could shape the most pressing global issues.
HKUST scientists developed world’s first sound-transmitting glass material
HKUST’s latest solution could lead to the development of smartphones and other electronic devices that can function underwater.
New Industry 4.0 hub launches in Shoalhaven
Australian Government-funded initiative aims to connect agri-business with latest technology and research.
New game to help kids learn about climate change
An innovative game developed by a US university will be applied in Australia thanks to a new research grant; it will help senior primary school students learn about climate change solutions.
PolyU launches masters programme to propel health tech
The new curriculum covers various aspects including health technology, physics and engineering – offering interdisciplinary training for professionals who are keen to pursue a career in the field of medical physics.
MDEC partners to train Malaysian students in analytics
The programme enables students to certify in programming, machine learning and visual analytics through e-learning courses, supported by online communities and webinars.
UKM scholars develop health app
IDiet Score is designed to help athletes and active individuals monitor their food intake through menu plans devised using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Victorian government invests in new STEM centre
The Victorian Government announced $1.37 million in funding to create the STEM Centre of Excellence at Science Gallery Melbourne.
UOW researchers receive funding to develop tech to fight MND
The researchers will use the funding to utilise a new form of technology that takes a closer look at single protein molecules.