Digital India Initiative: Training to Advance e-Governance
MeitY and IIM-Bangalore are conducting a 6-day Digital Government Senior Leaders’ Programme to enhance the skills of senior government officials in digital governance and e-Governance project implementation.
Vietnam: E-Commerce Surge Amid Rapid Digital Transformation
Vietnam’s e-commerce sector is set to reach US$30 billion by the end of 2024, driven by rapid digital growth, influential technologies, and strategic government support for cross-border trade and digital transformation.
Singapore SkillsFuture Festival: Empowering a Digital Future
The expanded SkillsFuture Festival@North West will offer over 2,000 job opportunities and a range of upskilling activities across emerging and evergreen sectors to help residents thrive in the digital age.
Strategic ICT Advancements in India’s Defence Sector
India showcases its advancements in integrating technologies like 5G and AI into national defence strategies, while also emphasising its growing international ICT cooperation and the establishment of an advanced research centre for military technologies.
Indonesia: Digital Identities to Enhance Citizen Service
The Indonesian government is implementing two pathways for issuing digital identities via the INA Pass application and Public Service Portal to enhance the Electronic-Based Government System (SPBE) and improve public service efficiency, transparency, and accessibility.
Singapore: Building a Safer Digital Environment for Children
Singapore is enhancing child safety on social media through stricter regulations, improved platform measures, and comprehensive support for families to address online addiction and harmful content, fostering a safer digital environment.
Driving Digital Inclusivity in Thailand
Minister Prasert Jantarawongthong visited Thung Khru District to outline strategies for leveraging digital technology to improve residents’ quality of life, focusing on education, safety and enhanced connectivity with the support of key officials and community leaders.
Singapore and EU: Milestone in Digital Trade Relations
The finalised EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement is a landmark pact enhancing digital trade by ensuring secure data flows, protecting personal data, and boosting digital connectivity between the two regions.
Vietnam: Phasing Out 2G and Expanding 5G
Vietnam is phasing out its 2G network by September 2024, with major telecoms implementing strategies to transition over 10 million users to newer technologies, while the government supports the upgrade to 5G and enhanced digital infrastructure.
India’s Digital Transformation, Literacy and Sustainability
India is advancing its digital transformation and sustainability goals through the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan and National Logistics Policy, focusing on modernising logistics and enhancing rural digital literacy.
Hong Kong: Smart Production Lines to Empower Industry
HKPC announced an eight-month, 30% manpower cost subsidy to support the establishment of smart production lines under the New Industrialisation Funding Scheme, promoting technological advancement and competitiveness.
The Philippines: Enhanced Digital ID Security and Registrations
PhilSys has advanced national transformation goals by registering over 3.1 million citizens, introducing the secure e-PhilID and launching a Digital National ID through the eGovPH app, reflecting a commitment to enhanced security and citizen engagement.
India’s Comprehensive Approach to Cyber Resilience
India is proactively enhancing its cybersecurity framework and data protection through initiatives and policies as well as various awareness campaigns to safeguard its extensive digital network and ensure secure, trustworthy online experiences.
Indonesia’s Child-Safe Digital Ecosystem
Kemenkominfo urges a digital literacy programme to create a safe online environment for children, handle harmful content, and promote digital skills, such as a game classification system to help protect and guide children in the digital space.
Advancing Broadband in the Philippines
The Department of Information and Communications Technology is urging Congress to allocate an additional US$ 3.6 billion for the National Broadband Programme to expand broadband access and enhance digital infrastructure across the Philippines.
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.
Revamping Connectivity: Singapore’s Future-Ready Networks
Singapore will begin phasing out 3G networks starting August 2024, while the Infocomm Media Development Authority invests up to S$100 million to upgrade the Nationwide Broadband Network for future high-speed connectivity.
India’s 6G Leap: C-DOT Partners with IITs for ‘Cell-Free’ Tech
C-DOT has teamed up with IIT Roorkee and IIT Mandi to develop ‘Cell-Free’ 6G access points, advancing India’s telecommunications capabilities and aligning with the Bharat 6G Vision to establish the country as a global leader in 6G technology.
India’s Budget 2024-25: Focus on Startups and Skilling
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh was pleased with the Union Budget 2024-25 for its innovative proposals to boost startups, employment, skilling, MSMEs and support women’s welfare, ensuring a brighter future for all sectors of society.
PANDI Catalysing Internet Growth in Indonesia
PANDI aims to promote .id domain growth in Indonesia, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises as a major potential sector and collaborating with various organisations to raise awareness, improve internet literacy, and expand distribution channels.
The Philippines: Digital Connectivity and Infrastructure Key
The President emphasises the administration’s commitment to enhancing digital connectivity, highlighting the completion of Phase One of the NFB and the expansion of free public WiFi access as key priorities for achieving sufficient bandwidth capacity by 2026.
Singapore: Harnessing the Power of Large Language Models
Singapore is integrating Large Language Models like ChatGPT into public services, balancing the benefits of enhanced productivity and innovation with stringent measures for managing risks and ensuring data security.
Accelerating Indonesia’s Digital Growth
Kominfo’s strategic partnership with APTDI aims to enhance digital talent development, which is crucial for achieving Digital Indonesia 2045, focusing on mastering AI, machine learning, cloud computing, and IoT to prepare for the Industrial Revolution 4.0.
San Tin Technopole: Catalysing Hong Kong’s I&T Journey
HKSTP endorses the San Tin Technopole plans, aiming to enhance Hong Kong’s I&T sector, drive innovation, and foster collaboration with Shenzhen, strengthening the region’s industrial and technological capabilities.
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.
NSW Launches Space+ Programme to Propel Industry
The NSW Space+ Program offers AU$500,000 in grants to support the commercialisation of innovative space technologies, aiming to highlight NSW’s capabilities at the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney next year.
Resilient Singapore: Navigating the Digital Storm
Singapore’s swift response to a global IT outage, including enhancements to its cybersecurity ecosystem and extending support to affected companies, underscores its commitment to maintaining resilience and stability amid digital disruptions.
India: Government E-Marketplace Expands Training
GeM’s Learning Management System now offers interactive training in six additional languages, offering courses on GeM’s policies, functionalities, and public procurement processes to ramp up even more comprehensive participation.
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.
