ETDA pushing the power of e-commerce in both student and public sectors
The first MoU aims to promote and support R&D into better electronic transaction methods and tech. And the second MoC) the Thai Government and private sectors will partner to ensure that consumer info is not exploited.
Malaysian factory gets new solar tech
The tech firm’s “direct wafer” process significantly reduces the waste associated with cutting panels from silicon ingots. Instead, the process melts silicon into a molten bath to produce wafers.
PolyU and RCA partner to establish an AI-powered lab
The aim is to uncover knowledge and techniques related to design and scientific principles, new design process and innovative products. Its research deliverables will support industries including healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality and retail services.
Malaysia’s first flying car will be driven by local tech
The project will utilise the country’s capabilities in the aerospace, drone, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and automotive sectors. It was noted that the flying car can be used in sectors such as agriculture and aerospace, among others.
HKU and UK university develop robotic solution to diagnose reproductive disorders
This research opens up significant possibilities that could transform molecular diagnostics and biotechnology, and it is amongst the first ever studies where aptamers have been used for diagnosis in a clinical setting.
Hong Kong-based fitness app secures US$1M investment
The app will help its Hong Kong customers (and others across the world as well) reach their fitness goals effectively and cost-efficiently, while simultaneously pushing the region’s Smart City goals.
ASTRI to represent Hong Kong’s tech prowess at convention
The tech that ASTRI will be displaying is helping Hong Kong gain access to an international audience while also expanding its network so as to push its Smart City agenda.
Malaysian govt working to battle digital piracy
The minister stated that the Communications and Multimedia Ministry would meet the stakeholders and interested parties to develop a holistic and comprehensive solution.
Hong Kong Secretary for IT stresses the importance of cybersecurity
It was noted that the government will continue to strive to enhance the safety of the community, protect personal privacy, and provide appropriate professional support to local enterprises to provide a safe and secure network environment for the community.
Thai banks to apply facial recognition tech for KYC
IDC report reveals that Thailand’s IT spending will grow by 6.5% to reach 451 billion baht as enterprises continue to invest in advanced technologies, banks invest in fintech and e-Know Your Customer tech.
Malaysia tech development supported by new business advisory network
The business advisory network is a framework to further boost collaboration between the two countries, particularly in the fields in technology and ICT.
ASTRI and partners develop property-purchase DLT platform
The platform provides an all-in-one support service to buyers, banks and related bodies. It can also save up to eight hours in a transaction by integrating all the time-consuming intermediary steps.
HK start-ups and industry players gather to boost Smart Tourism
The GAA also released its first-ever research report which analysed innovative technologies to promote tourism development and enhance the passenger experience.
Malaysian workforce positive about tech future
The report is proof that Malaysia is well on its way to manifesting its Industry 4.0 goals, and that awareness of the need for digital skills is happening on the individual scale as well as the governmental.
HKUST launches “Sustainable Smart Campus as a Living Lab”
According to a recent press release, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) launched the “Sustainable Smart Campus as a Living Lab” (SSC). The living lab is an initiative that aims to transform the campus into a testing ground for learning, experimenting, and advancing smart and innovative ideas to address real-life challenges. With […]
Government launches ICT training programme for elderly
Elderly people can take advanced training courses to learn about the adoption of digital technology in their daily lives, such as how to use e-Government services, mobile applications and social media.
Index finds Malaysia outranks Singapore in digital maturity
Most of Malaysia’s digital landscape is made up of digital followers (41%), digital evaluators (28%) – business leaders who are gradually embracing digital transformation and investing for the future, and digital leaders (3%) who have digital transformation ingrained in their DNA.
Hong Kong university program for AI careers
The university is helping students via professor networks and international immersions. The course gives its students valuable exposure to tech hubs and top tech companies.
Driving Hong Kong’s AI talent
The contest is part of AI Developer Enablement Program that is designed to foster collaboration with developers, partners, universities, and research institutions in Hong Kong with the ultimate aim of making AI more inclusive.
Thailand 4.0 on road to sucess
With a 71% penetration of mobile users, and 51 million active internet social media users, Thailand’s digital landscape is growing increasingly populated. This is good news for the region’s Thailand 4.0 initiatives.
Malaysia gets on-demand home caregiving services platform
The platform utilises tech and human resources to provide high-quality care to the aging citizens of Malaysia.
PolyU projects secure funding to drive Smart City goals
PolyU will leverage its cross-disciplinary strength to come up with solutions to help prevent and treat illnesses via the use of AI-powered medical images, predictive analytics and diagnosis, surgical robotic systems and more tech.
Thailand govt’s adoption of advanced tech boost for local SMEs
The success of these innovative companies will inspire more businesses to explore investment opportunities and follow in their footsteps, boosting the Thailand 4.0 goals and finding new ways to use tech in their industries.
Hong Kong govt testing hi-tech monitoring systems for ‘smart’ prisons
The new services will be employed to monitor prisons for abnormal behaviour among the incarcerated, prevent self-harm, and operate the prisons more efficiently.
Malaysian app to drive IR 4.0 by creating new jobs
An app developed by MDEC and the online job portal is part of a government programme to provide opportunities, via digital platforms, to lower-income households.
First co-working space to boost Malaysia IR4.0
The space aims to provide a collaborative space for the business community to congregate, foster productivity, share resources, and meet goals.
Malaysian firms sign strategic alliance in health tech
Both parties will work closely to explore digital health and wellness platforms as well as insurance solutions to better manage the risk of cardiovascular disease and help make Malaysian healthier.
Hong Kong university signs MoU w design school
From toys, coat hangers, furniture and indoor-outdoor seating to hi-tech locking systems for logistics containers, THEi and Swinburne students collaborated to understand market needs, ergonomics, material economy and manufacturing.
Smart vending machines to boost HK Smart City goals
InvestHK has welcomed the company which provides smart vending machines services, offering automatic and freshly squeezed orange juice in the city.
Thai wealth-tech sector receives first investment
The wealth-tech firm has developed its own proprietary stock-analysis algorithm which has proven to help investors beat the market in the long run, as well as a steadily growing user base.
