Advancing Development: Vietnam’s Digital Platform Expansion
Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications has released a list of 103 digital platforms to enhance efficiency, prevent duplication, and support the country’s ambitious digital transformation strategy.
Vietnam’s Ambitious Goals for Digital Transformation
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for intensified efforts to accelerate national digital transformation, focusing on developing digital resources, expanding infrastructure, and integrating AI while ensuring that public services are fully digitalised and accessible.
Digital Inclusion: Engaging the Elderly in Thailand
Thailand is actively integrating seniors into the digital age, focusing on bridging digital divides, enhancing skills, and improving quality of life.
Thailand’s Community Digital Centres Advancing Inclusion
A delegation from ONDE visited four Community Digital Centres in Trang Province to enhance digital literacy, highlighting their crucial role in supporting education and community development under Thailand’s “Thailand 4.0” policy.
Vietnam: Nationwide Mobile Broadband and 5G by 2025
Vietnam aims for nationwide 5G and full mobile broadband coverage by 2025, alongside expanding fibre-optic access to all households and constructing new undersea cables, to enhance digital infrastructure and position itself as a regional digital hub.
Thailand: Digital Skills for a Tech-Savvy Population
The National Digital Economy and Society Commission’s training enhances digital literacy through workshops on digital tools, technology use, and cybersecurity, fostering a digitally empowered populace ready for modern challenges.
Digital Frontiers: Hanoi’s to Lead National Transformation
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh tasks Hanoi with spearheading a comprehensive digital transformation, aiming to establish the city as a national leader in advancing the digital economy, fostering a cohesive digital society, and empowering citizens.
Australia’s New Digital Strategy for Elderly Care
The Albanese Government’s Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy aims to enhance elderly care by using tech and data, reducing administrative burdens, and increasing efficiency while ensuring privacy and security.
Digital Innovation in Healthcare: India’s Progress and Plans
The progress and strategies of Ayushman Bharat PMJAY and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, emphasise their significant impact in providing healthcare access to millions by leveraging tech for improved outcomes.
ePhilHealth Platform Transforming Healthcare Access in the Philippines
The platform marks a transformative step towards integrating technology for enhanced healthcare access and efficiency, supported by sustainable initiatives.
Vietnam’s Vision for Inclusive Digital Transformation
PM Pham Minh Chinh champions Vietnam’s comprehensive digital transformation agenda, emphasising inclusive growth and global competitiveness through strategic initiatives and ambitious targets for 2025.
GSIS Touch: Transforming Government Service Access in the Philippines
The app transforms members’ access to government services by providing streamlined digital platforms that significantly enhance convenience and efficiency for all users involved.
Makati Epitomising Philippine Government Digitalisation Ambitions
Makati City’s adoption of advanced technology in financial management systems has secured it a seventh consecutive unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit, affirming its commitment to transparency and efficiency in governance.
New South Wales Accelerating AI Development
An AU$ 5.6M investment will see 16 councils trial AI tech to streamline development applications, reducing administrative delays and enhancing approval efficiency, ultimately supporting faster housing development across the state.
Singapore: Comprehensive Digital Safety for Children
Singapore is implementing stricter social media regulations, targeted safety measures, and comprehensive support systems to protect children from harmful content and potential addiction online in an increasingly digital world.
Vietnam Sets Course for National Transformation
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasises the critical role of public awareness and robust implementation in Vietnam’s ambitious digital transformation agenda, focusing on Project 06’s development of resident data and electronic identification through 2030.
DICT Empowering Digital Excellence in the Philippines
DICT spearheads a comprehensive digital transformation in the Philippines, introducing innovative platforms like e-Gov PH and e-LGU to enhance government services and streamline citizen interactions nationwide.
Transforming Public Services: Indonesia’s MPP Initiative
Indonesia’s Public Service Malls initiative integrates diverse governmental services under one roof to enhance accessibility, efficiency, and service quality nationwide, driven by strong leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement.
India: Unveiling Tech Advancements Across Sectors
CSIR’s ‘One Week One Theme’ campaign showcases India’s scientific achievements, promoting collaboration across sectors to drive technological innovation and societal impact.
Advancing Australia: Transforming Digital Services
Data and Digital Ministers Meeting prioritised digital inclusion, secure Digital ID, ethical AI, and streamlined services via the National Life Events Program, advancing Australia’s digital infrastructure.
Empowering Thai Citizens: Digital Literacy for All Ages
The National Digital Economy and Society Committee (NCDC) launched training to enhance Thai citizens’ digital skills, focusing on the elderly, aiming to train 1,000 elderly by 2024, promoting digital inclusion and improving quality of life.
Indonesia Accelerating Digital Public Service Mall Implementation
The country is accelerating Digital Public Service Mall implementation, integrating advanced tech to streamline public services and enhance government efficiency and accessibility.
Digital Boost for Senior Citizens in the Philippines
DSWD is transitioning senior citizen pension disbursements to a digital cash card system aiming to improve efficiency and accessibility while gradually shifting from manual to monthly distributions.
Be S.U.R.E. Together: Exploring Gen AI in Singapore
NLB’s S.U.R.E. Community Outreach 2024 aims to educate over 430,000 individuals on information literacy and protect against online threats like deep fakes and scams in an era dominated by generative AI.
Singapore’s Unified Government SMS Sender ID
Singapore introduces gov.sg as the unified SMS Sender ID for all government communications starting July 1, 2024, aiming to enhance public confidence, streamline messaging authenticity, and combat impersonation scams effectively.
Thailand: Enhancing Digital Literacy for the Future
A Thai initiative led by a digital technology specialist aims to train 10,000 individuals by 2024, focusing on digital literacy, cyber security, creative technology use, and computational thinking to enhance nationwide digital skills.
Vietnam: Prime Minister’s Vision for Digital Development
The Prime Minister emphasises urgency, focusing on resident data development and digital transformation to propel Vietnam’s economy and society into the digital age, fostering inclusive growth and sustainable development.
Malaysia Empowering Digital Citizens: Access, Safety, Responsibility
Malaysia is actively pursuing digital safety, advocating for early digital literacy and implementing proactive cybersecurity measures to foster a resilient and inclusive digital society.
Singapore’s Approach to Smart Urban Development
Singapore’s Smart Nation journey emphasises the pivotal role of technology, sustainable urban development and partnerships to foster innovation, digital transformation and societal empowerment for a vibrant and resilient future.
India: Facial Authentication Technology Enhances Pensioner Experience
Implementation of FAT streamlines submission of Digital Life Certificates as part of India’s broader effort to leverage tech to enhance public service delivery.
