Health Ministry of Vietnam launches Online Public Services
This week, level 4 online public services have been introduced by Vietnam’s Ministry of Health. This newly introduced online service is expected to make the registration process for enterprises involved in healthcare sector, a more convenient and efficient one. It will ease trading and food production companies in applying for certifications on meeting food safety regulations and conditions.
Infocomm Development Authority and Media Development Authority to undergo a restructuring to form IMDA
Asides from being the leading light in the smart cities arena, Singapore actually aspires to be more than a smart city. Being both a city as well as a state, Singapore is blessed with the opportunity to be able to apply smart city concepts at the national level. Recently, with the recognition of the potential of infocomm media to power the digital transformation of Singapore’s economy has led to convergence of our infocomm and media sectors, namely the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) and Media Development Authority (MDA).
IDA to carry out embedded SIM trial as part of Singapore’s work towards a more Connected Nation
In this information age, the evolution of technology, the mere idea of smart and sustainable living is inevitable. The terminology “Internet of Things (IoT)” is more often than not used and heard in today’s world.To be on the cutting edge of technology and not be left behind, Singapore has to ride the waves of change. IoT is one of the key parts of the Smart Nation vision.
India government scales up the budget for solar rooftops in India
There is a large potential available for generating solar power by tapping on unutilized space on the rooftops of buildings. Solar power generated by each individual household, industrial, institutional or any other type of buildings can be used to partly fulfil the needs for it.
In India, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the scaling up of budget for the implantation of Grid Connected Rooftops systems over a period of 5 years, up to 2019-2020 under the National Solar Mission (NSM).
Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences to allot a Low Cost Motorized Wheelchair to India
Today, India’s Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan has dedicated a low cost motorized wheelchair to the nation. This low cost motorized wheelchair is called Locomo-WC and is specially dedicated to the less fortunate people with disabilities.
Singapore awarded the UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize in recognition for ICT Pedagogical Innovation
Earlier this week, Singapore has been awarded the UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the use of Information and Communication technologies (ICTs) in education. This award is given in recognition of innovations in teaching and learning methods that leverage technology to better educational outcomes.
$7.8 million funding granted to allow Aussies ideas to take flight into the global market
This week, the Australian announced a $7.8 million investment in 17 innovative local companies. This funding offer announced yesterday was under the Australian Government’s Entrepreneurs’ Programme. The investment is expected to benefit the mining, information technology, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing industry sectors.
Vietnam Government and Swedish Embassy launch Smart Water Innovation Contest
Recently, the Swedish embassy in Ha Noi together with the natural resources and environment ministry launched a smart water innovation contest. This competition is held in response to pressing water-related challenges that Vietnam is and would be facing in the near future. Some of the reasons being that Vietnam has neither the physical infrastructure nor financial capacity to be self-sufficient in water supply.
Singaporean Government identifies Cyber Crime as key challenge in response to Crisis in the Region
At present, with growing and relentless threats to the region, there have been strategic moves to step up Singapore’s security. In his ministry’s addendum, Mr Shanmugam identified terrorism and transnational and cyber crime as key challenges for his ministry, with traveler and cargo volumes rising even as Singapore’s population continues to age.
Breakthrough innovation from A*STAR’s IME and Biotech Firm to better chronic pain management
Patients suffering from chronic pain can soon enjoy a new option for pain mitigation. This is in acknowledgement of the efforts of A*STAR’s Institute of Microelectronics (IME), jointly with a local biotechnology firm which led to the breakthrough of a new wireless implantable chronic pain management device.
Seniors in Singapore to become more technologically savvy by learning to tap on “mouse power”
With Singapore’s recent progression towards becoming a smart nation, heavy emphasis is no doubt placed on technology, smart living, IoT, etc. Thus, to ensure that the grey population do not get left behind by wider trends but rise to meet the expectations and demands of a smart city, The North East Eldersurf Intergen Bootcamp was organised.
Designers and Techies Come Together and Innovate Solutions for Assist Active Aging
Designathon is an event, which was held for the first time ever in Singapore, hosting a space where the design and tech worlds could converge. This event was organised by Design Singapore Council and had the aim of coming up with designs to enhance the experience of aging. It was held over a period of two days at the National Design Centre.
India to synthesise Frontier Technology into their Police Operations
Minister Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon the police force to intelligently make use of technology in a sensible manner, to leverage technology as an instrument of peace- as well as a force multiplier. He has mentioned that social media can tremendously empower the police in fostering police-community relationship.
Vietnam’s National Development Programme sets Tech 2020 Plan
The world is quickly evolving into a technologically ubiquitous and savvy place, and because of this, the Vietnam government is looking to boost the country in its field of science and technology to capitalise on this. Thus, they have come up with the National Development Programme Tech 2020. On a whole, the main goal of this programme is promote research, innovate and be adept in creating high-tech as well as effectively apply high technology in different fields of the economy.
