India: Digital Innovation Transforming Public Procurement
GeM celebrated its 8th Foundation Day by highlighting its significant role in transforming public procurement through digital innovation, marked by substantial growth in procurement volumes and the introduction of advanced technologies.
Information Integrity: Singapore Balancing Innovation and Safety
Singapore’s comprehensive strategy to address deepfakes and misinformation includes advanced detection technologies, legislation, public education and global best practices.
Transforming Indian Judiciary: The eCourts Project
The eCourts Mission Mode Project, part of the National eGovernance Plan, aims to transform India’s judiciary through extensive digitisation, improved infrastructure, and better public access over three phases.
Advanced Telecom for Indonesia’s Independence Day
The Ministry of Communication and Informatics confirmed the readiness of telecommunications infrastructure for Indonesia’s 79th Independence Day celebration in Nusantara, emphasising robust network coverage, cybersecurity measures, and multi-agency coordination to ensure a smooth event.
Empowering Startups: India’s Strategy for a Diverse Digital Economy
India’s strategic focus on inclusivity and innovation is propelling its digital economy by recognising over 140,000 startups, including those led by women, and implementing comprehensive support measures to foster a diverse and dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem.
New Zealand: Culturally Aligned Data Management
New Zealand advances data sovereignty through local data management, integrating Māori cultural principles and securing digital identity, enhancing privacy, security, and collaboration among government entities.
Singapore: Digital Safeguards for Cross-Border Transactions
Singapore is enhancing the security of cross-border financial transactions with advanced digital safeguards, real-time payment linkages, and updated regulations to protect users, particularly vulnerable groups.
India Harnessing Tech to Bolster Drug Control
India is advancing its fight against drug trafficking with a range of technology-driven initiatives, including advanced databases and real-time tracking systems, to enhance law enforcement and public engagement.
Thailand’s AI-Powered Approach to Information Accuracy
The Minister of Digital Economy and Society underscores digital awareness and resilience through the Anti-Fake News Centre initiative, fostering the public’s ability to identify and combat misinformation effectively.
Strategies to Boost India’s Cybercrime Response
India is enhancing its fight against cybercrime through coordinated initiatives, advanced technology, and public engagement, including establishing new forensic labs, reporting portals and training programmes to address the rising incidence of digital offences.
Vietnam’s New Role in Japan’s Digital Transformation
Vietnam is positioning itself as Japan’s key IT partner by launching VADX Japan and a semiconductor training programme, aiming to boost digital collaboration and address workforce gaps in Japan’s technology sector.
Digitalisation to Enhance Revenue in the Philippines
To support economic growth and meet public needs, the Bureau of Internal Revenue aims to leverage digitalisation to enhance tax collection efficiency, improve interagency coordination, and address security screening challenges.
Malaysia’s Commitment to Strengthen Digital Trust
Malaysia’s Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo emphasises that building digital trust is crucial for ensuring a secure and competitive digital economy, aligning with global standards and enhancing cybersecurity efforts.
India’s Push Towards Digital and Green EV Tech
India is leading the way in integrating cutting-edge tech into its EV infrastructure, with significant investments and policies aimed at advancing green transportation and setting a global standard for digital innovation in sustainability.
NZTA Drives Efficiency with Digital Plate Recognition
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is set to enhance Transmission Gully motorway efficiency by installing number plate identification cameras, ensuring performance standards while balancing advanced technology and privacy.
Empowering India’s Workforce: Transforming Skill Development
The MSDE leverages the National Skills Qualifications Framework to provide comprehensive skill training and career progression opportunities across India, supported by robust monitoring systems and industry partnerships.
Malaysia: Sabah Integrating Digital Innovation and Education
Sabah is advancing its digital economy and educational sectors through strategic collaborations and innovative initiatives, including the Sabah Maju Jaya roadmap, aiming to elevate the state to high-income status by 2030.
Singapore’s Digital Future: AI, Alliances and Accountability
Singapore is advancing digital governance and AI innovation by focusing on key strategic pillars to achieve digital excellence, drive technological progress, and foster meaningful global partnerships.
Indonesia: Integrated Digital Health Management for Diabetes
Indonesia is adopting a comprehensive approach to blood sugar control and digitalising healthcare referrals to enhance patient outcomes and system efficiency in the face of increasing health concerns.
Singapore: Cybersecurity and the Emerging Impact of AI
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore’s SCL 2023 report highlights a significant reduction in phishing attempts and infected systems while emphasising the ongoing threat of ransomware and the increasing sophistication of AI-enhanced cyber-attacks.
Vietnam’s Digital Leap: Transform One Million Businesses by 2026
Vietnam has embarked on a transformative journey to digitalise one million businesses by 2026 through an agreement between the Ministry of Information and Communications and VCCI aiming to modernise the country’s digital economy and society.
New Zealand: Advancements in Facial Recognition Tech
New Zealand harnesses facial recognition tech, revolutionising law enforcement by enhancing public safety and streamlining investigations, accelerating investigations, and boosting security in public spaces.
Transforming Identity and Service Delivery in the Philippines
The unified digital ID aims to enhance service delivery, reduce fraud, and enable seamless digital transactions, while the Philippine Statistics Authority expands registration to include newborns and remote areas for broader coverage.
Malaysia’s Smart Meters: Energy Management and Digital Transformation
The smart meter initiative is a key component of the country’s energy management evolution, transforming electricity consumption with enhanced efficiency, sustainability, and digital integration.
Advancing Innovation: Empowering India’s Startup Landscape
MeitY has advanced India’s tech startup ecosystem by supporting over 3,600 startups with ₹212 crore (US$25.5 million) in funding, alongside launching several key initiatives to foster innovation and entrepreneurship.
India’s Smart Judicial System: eCourts Phase-III
India’s e-Courts Phase-III, with a budget of approximately US$ 868 million, aims to create a fully digital, paperless court system by digitising court records, establishing e-Sewa Kendras, and integrating advanced tech to enhance judicial efficiency and accessibility.
JSD Programmes Empower Malaysia’s Digital Transformation
MDEC’s My Digital Tour and MyDIGITAL framework are advancing Malaysia’s digital economy by enhancing skills, promoting inclusivity, and aiming for high-income status and regional leadership by 2030.
India’s Digital Future: Boosting IT and ITeS Sectors
India is advancing its digital economy through strategic initiatives, including the expansion of IT infrastructure, broadband connectivity, and semiconductor manufacturing, aimed at boosting growth and innovation across the sector.
Strengthening Cybersecurity of India’s Power Grid
Two institutes will prepare a Detailed Project Report to establish an Operations Technology and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System Cyber Security Lab.
Singapore: Enhancing Public Sector Data Security
The fifth annual data security update highlights significant progress, including the implementation of all 24 PSDSRC initiatives, a decrease in high-severity incidents, and the introduction of new tools and training to enhance public sector data protection.
