Singapore’s Digital Pivot: Adapting to a Post-Pandemic Future
Singapore’s discontinuation of TraceTogether and SafeEntry signifies a paradigm shift in its COVID-19 response, showcasing a commitment to innovative digital healthcare solutions for managing the virus as an endemic disease.
The Philippines: Advanced Tech for Disaster Resilience
The 2024 Handa Pilipinas spotlighted DOST agencies’ advanced disaster prevention tech, underlining the need for cutting-edge solutions and raising awareness among stakeholders, including legislators, about the importance of preparedness.
Digitalising the Australian National Insect Collection
The Australian National Insect Collection digitises its vast microscope slide repository, featuring 12 million specimens, advancing global research on insect ecology, species distributions, and disease vectors for the scientific community.
Thailand: AI-Powered Detection for Strawberry Disease
NECTEC-NSTDA and the Royal Project Foundation’s Strawberry Disease Bot diagnoses five strawberry diseases with 60-70% accuracy, aligning with the Bio-Circular-Green Economy model to improve agricultural productivity and resource use.
Singapore: Digital Innovations in Virology Research
A pioneering breakthrough in virology research unfolds as digital technology propels a innovative method for cultivating human norovirus using zebrafish embryos; an innovative approach that holds promise for water treatment and food industries.
Indonesia’s AI-Enhanced Malaria Diagnosis
BRIN, through the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security Research, is deploying AI to diagnose malaria, provide more accurate results, and enable faster and more effective treatment for patients infected with malaria.
AI Reshapes Vaccine Design and Cancer Treatment in U.S.
Researchers at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, employ machine learning to revolutionise vaccine design, guiding the discovery of immunomodulatory, sharing the process, and encouraging collaboration for future advancements.
Malaysia Strengthening National Vaccine Ecosystem
The nation is driving proactive healthcare fortification through collaborative partnerships, empowering scientific institutions, and leveraging technological innovations, as reflected in its comprehensive roadmap.
Australia’s Leadership in mRNA Research
UQ’s new BASE facility aims to revolutionise healthcare by enabling the development of advanced vaccines and therapies, placing Queensland at the forefront of biomedical innovation.
Australia: Nanotech to Battle Superbugs
Researchers unveil black phosphorus-based nanotechnology, capable of eliminating over 99% of drug-resistant bacteria, potentially transforming wound care and implant technology while combating the global threat of antibiotic resistance.
Singapore’s ASAR Transforming Vaccine Safety
Singapore’s ASAR Project utilises advanced data-driven methods, including artificial intelligence, to proactively monitor and enhance the safety of COVID-19 vaccines, setting a pioneering example for vaccine safety surveillance worldwide.
HKUST’s Leap in Environmental Monitoring
HKUST partners to launch the cutting-edge multispectral optical satellite ‘HKUST-FYBB#1’, marking a significant stride in environmental monitoring and disaster forecasting and cementing Hong Kong’s technological leadership on the global stage
Game-Changing Breathalyser for COVID-19
Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis have developed a rapid breath test capable of detecting COVID-19 within one minute, offering potential applications in medical settings, public gatherings, and other scenarios to prevent outbreaks and screen individuals for various viruses.
India: Simulation to Strengthen Pandemic Response
Researchers have developed a probabilistic discrete-event simulation to plan the capacity of a public healthcare network in North India for managing COVID-19 cases, offering valuable insights for pandemic response and healthcare infrastructure strengthening.
PhilSA Proposes EU-ASEAN Space Dialogue for Sustainable Development
The EU-ASEAN Space Dialogue enhances partnerships in the Philippines, promoting cooperation in space research, technology and addressing climate resilience and sustainable development challenges.
Singapore: Robotics in Mosquito Control
The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) has developed Dragonfly and Koi, autonomous mosquito-catching robots that revolutionise pest control by significantly increasing efficiency compared to traditional methods.
Harnessing Algorithms for Swift and Effective Biosecurity
Research is underway to develop advanced algorithms that can swiftly and accurately respond to biosecurity outbreaks, safeguarding New Zealand’s agriculture-dependent economy by predicting transmission risks and dynamically updating results in real-time.
mRNA Centre of Excellence in South Australia
The University of Adelaide has partnered with a multi-product biologics CDMO to develop tailored mRNA-based drugs and vaccines. The company received AU$10 million to establish an mRNA Center of Excellence within two years.
Revolutionising Immunisation with Printable Vaccine Patches
MIT researchers have developed a mobile vaccine printer that uses microneedles capable of producing hundreds of dissolvable vaccine patches per day in efforts to serve remote and hard-to-access communities.
EXCLUSIVE! Building a Platform for Safe and Authenticated Travel in a Post-pandemic World
Notαrise authenticates and verifies HealthCerts for Singapore’s Ministry of Health, streamlining the process for travellers to share certificates with authorities.
EKSKLUSIF! Singapura Amankan Sertifikat Kesehatan di Notαrise Pakai Blockchain
Untuk menghindari pemalsuan sertifikat bebas COVID-19, tim Notarise GovTech memanfaatkan keamanan sistem blockchain.
Vietnam Aims for Modernised Healthcare System
The Ministry of Health will review policies on IT and digital transformation in medical examination and treatment and issue a circular on e-prescribing, telemedicine, and digital payment methods for consultation.
NTU Singapore Launches New Lab
The new lab is for research into pandemic viruses and deadly bacterial infections. Researchers can safely process samples from infected patients, conduct transmissibility tests and develop vaccines and diagnostic tools.
E-Travel Platform for Digitalised Contact Tracing in the Philippines
DICT established an e-travel platform for digitalised contact tracking and has signed an MoU for an integrated approach to e-governance.
New Solutions from HK Tech Lab
Two tech companies operating within Hong Kong’s Smart Government Innovation Lab announced the roll-out of solutions that are now ready to be acquired by companies and institutions. Solution I – AI Autonomous Disinfection Robot Solution description The solution, called Bubble Fish, is a disinfection robot that can effectively purify the air and precisely eliminate the […]
HKUST Researchers Develop New Vaccine Tech
The method could increase production efficiency of synthetic mRNAs up to 10x and could reduce the amount and the number of injections needed for mRNA drugs and vaccines potentially lowering treatment costs.
The Philippines Develops Unified Arrival Facility
The Philippines is adopting a scan-and-go system for Electronic Arrival Cards (eArrival Cards) in the country’s airports to facilitate transit for incoming travellers and safeguard the public from the COVID-19 virus.
Fit-Measuring Face Masks in the U.S.
U.S. engineers have created sensors for face masks that can determine how well they fit. The technology detects contact between the mask and the wearer’s skin and measures biological and environmental changes.
Indonesia Added Features in PeduliLindung App
As part of measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, the Ministry of Health has simplified access to the PeduliLindungi application to encourage the public to remain disciplined when checking into public venues.
RMIT Launches Voice Screening App
Researchers have developed a new screening test application that can produce accurate results using people’s voice recordings that could help advance the early detection of Parkinson’s disease and severe COVID-19.
