The Philippines’ DepEd Reveals Tech-Based Plans
The education department ensures continuous learning by utilising DepEd TV, DepEd Radio, DepEd Commons, DepEd Management System and DepEd Mobile App amid the pandemic.
Indonesia Set to Build a New EV Battery Plant
The country is keen to tap its large reserves of the essential electric vehicle battery component to build a domestic electric vehicle (EV) battery industry.
Tech Empowers New Zealand’s Cultural Agency
Bringing together multiple, interconnected systems is the goal for Te Māngai Pāho, a Māori agency charged with promoting Māori language and culture.
Singapore Trials COVID-19 Breath Test System
The breath test system works by detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in a person’s exhaled breath that are produced by biochemical reactions in human cells.
AR and AI Empower Philippine Educator Sector
A new learning platform integrates gamification with customised learning systems along with virtual reality and augmented reality and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
New Zealand Trials Mental Health App
The app is paired with a virtual reality headset to immerse participants in virtual environments to help treat their phobias and anxieties.
Indonesia Partners to Boost COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
A tech company provided navigational and transport assistance for the mobilisation of vaccine participants from 13 pick-up points in the Bandung Regency area.
Singapore to Pilot First Indoor Robot Runner Service
The robot will help to consolidate orders across several restaurants before handing them off to delivery partners at a central collection point for last-mile delivery.
Indonesia Empowers Youth with Digital Start-up Courses
The Director-General of Higher Education and the Ministry of Communication and Informatics formed the National 1000 Start-up Movement to boost youth’s start-up development.
The Philippines to Boost Satellite-Based Projects
Government agencies have agreed to collaborate in the implementation of a satellite-based project to monitor the country’s land and maritime domains.
New Zealand’s Libraries get Tech Boosts
VR is coming to Blenheim and Picton’s libraries, alongside 3D printers, tech kits such as e-Readers and robot kits, as part of a technology revamp.
Singapore to Host the Inaugural Global E-Sports Games 2021
The inaugural event intends to bring together esports, virtual sport, music and entertainment, said the Global Esports Federation.
The Philippines’ DepEd Partners to Empower Education Sector
The department has signed an agreement with a local telco for the construction of new cell sites in 26 DepEd locations to support online learning.
New Zealand’s Healthcare Sector to Enhance Cybersecurity
The Ministry of Health, Waikato’s DHB, the National Cyber Centre as well as an external cybersecurity company are now working together to mitigate cyber-attacks.
Reimagine, Reinvent, Redefine Citizen Services in the New Normal – Singapore OpenGov Leadership Forum 2021 Part II
Members from the Public Sector and tech experts convened virtually to discuss ways to stay ahead of the digital revolution at the biggest virtual edition of the Singapore OpenGov Leadership Forum 2021.
Reimagine, Reinvent, Redefine Citizen Services in the New Normal – Singapore OpenGov Leadership Forum 2021 Part I
Members from the Public Sector and tech experts convened virtually to discuss ways to stay ahead of the digital revolution at the biggest virtual edition of the Singapore OpenGov Leadership Forum 2021.
DICT Inspires Education Sector in the Philippines with Tech
The agency will provide free ICT equipment to public school students along with a crash course on cybersecurity to minimise risks and threats online.
New Zealand Introduces National AI Strategy
The AI strategy will allow New Zealand to provide a coordinated approach to the adoption and use of AI in the country.
Indonesia to Create Biggest Local Tech Group in SEA
The group will span online shopping, courier services, ride-hailing, food delivery and other services and will be the biggest private technology firm in the region.
The Philippines’ BSP Grants E-Money Licenses
The accreditation allows companies to convert consumers’ cash into electronic money which they can use to transact online.
Enterprise Singapore to Re-Introduce E-Commerce Subsidy Schemes
E-commerce subsidy schemes are made available again to help businesses diversify their revenue channels and defray costs of going online amid COVID-19 Phase 2.
New Zealand’s Healthcare and Education Sectors Continue Strong Digital Transformation
Greater innovation will see New Zealanders being able to access virtual healthcare services. Meanwhile, a new student management system will include business intelligence reporting.
Tech Boosts Indonesia’s Informal Sector
A new app aims to transform how customers interact with travelling food vendors, locally known as “pedagang keliling”, found in both urban and suburban areas.
Singapore’s Businesses Gearing Up for TraceTogether
The implementation of TraceTogether-only SafeEntry aims to achieve greater coverage and active participation in the contact tracing programme.
The Philippines’ State-Owned Bank Launches Digital On-Boarding System
Using a mobile app, clients only need to fill out online application forms online and upload a valid identification to open a digital ATM savings account.
Software Spending Continues to Rise in A/NZ Amid COVID-19
Reports indicate that organisations have uncovered weak spots during the pandemic and are now using digital transformation initiatives to build resilience and to invest.
FinTech Energises Indonesian SMEs
The solution intends to give workers an alternative to payday and other high-interest lenders by allowing them to access their earned wages immediately.
Demand for Secured IoT Devices Gaining Traction in Singapore
As more device makers join the CSA’s security scheme and as more people understand security concerns, more consumers could go for security labelled IoT devices.
The Philippines’ Revamps Free-Wi-Fi-for-All Programme
The government is no longer working with sub-contractors and plans to roll out Free Wi-Fi sites by themselves under the revamped programme.
Data Analytics Empowers New Zealand’s Labour Sector
The tool uses constantly updated data about the receipt of benefits and the number of filled jobs to deliver a predicted monthly unemployment rate.