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.
RMIT Researchers Light-based Tech for Moon Navigation and Next-Gen Farming
A team of international experts, led by RMIT, is collaborating with industry partners to use super-thin lithium niobate to develop navigation systems, helping rovers drive on the Moon. The tech could also revolutionise the future of farming.
CUHK Launches New Project to Encourage Innovation
Six secondary schools, with help from student mentors from CUHK’s Faculty of Engineering, social service organisations, and entrepreneurs, participated in the project and developed 21 tech-based products to help members of marginalised communities.
DTA Reaffirms Partnership to Continue Digital Transformation
The partnership provides flexibility for agencies to transfer assets and enables reuse opportunities; it streamlines contracting to reduce the time, effort and resources required throughout the procurement process.
Boosting VR Production in Malaysia
APU and a leading digital tech firm are partnering to develop programmes for in the fields of XR, AR, and VR in Virtual Production as well as involve collaboration and development of XR Virtual Production facilities within the APU campus.
HKU Business School and Business Partner to Nurture Local Talent
The HKU Business School is partnering with a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. Students will learn about accounting and data analytics as well as gain experience.
New South Wales Invests in Tech Upgrades for Rescuers
The NSW Government is investing in upgraded tech for rescue operations; one will provide the VRA with seamless communication coverage across NSW while another will see colourised laser tech added to the FRNSW fleet of drones.
Pushing HK as a Regional Hub for the Microbiome Industry
CU Medicine, MagIC and HKSTP HAVE collaborated to host the Microbiome Summit 2023; international academics and members of the industry gathered to discuss HK as a regional hub for the microbiome industry.
Australian National University Researchers Develop Novel Measurement Tech
The new method for achieving more accurate measurements of microscopic objects uses quantum computers and could be useful across a variety of next-generation technologies, including biomedical sensing.