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.
Skin Cancer Detection Algorithms Introduced at TDU
A pop-up clinic utilising AI to identify potential skin cancer was established at the Tour Down Under event, marking it as the first of its kind in the world. The free service uses algorithms in tandem with doctors’ clinical expertise to detect skin cancer.
Hong Kong to Get Its First Law and Web3 Research Lab
PolyU and Cybaverse will establish the PolyU and Cybaverse Academy Joint Lab on Law and Web3. The lab was established in response to the growing development of Web3 and blockchain technologies.
Nurturing Malaysia’s Tech Talent of the Future
MPC and MIDA launched the RoboFun programme in partnership with the Malaysian arm of a US-based tech giant. The programme gathers talent from across Malaysian universities to develop Autonomous Mobile Robots systems.
Embracing I&T in Hong Kong’s Fashion Sector
The HKRITA Innovation & Technology Symposium 2023 gathered public and private sector leaders to show the significance of technologies and innovative applications in creating a sustainable net-zero future, as well as addressing the challenges of the new normal.