Vietnam’s Plan for Digital Dominance by 2050
Vietnam’s journey towards global digital leadership envisions a comprehensive transformation in ICT infrastructure by 2050 with a focus on cutting-edge tech, sustainability, and seamless integration of the physical and digital realms.
HKPC’s Vision for a Digital Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Productivity Council’s ForeSight 2024 event showcased its commitment to driving technological innovation, particularly through the launch of “TechHub 2024,” aimed at propelling Hong Kong into a global tech hub and fostering sustainability initiatives, aligning with government objectives.
PolyU’s Green Tech: Advancing Sustainable Industrial Practices
PolyU researchers develop an eco-friendly electroreduction system, APMA, converting carbon dioxide into ethylene, providing a sustainable alternative to petrochemical production and supporting carbon neutrality goals.
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.
Australia: VR Enhances Environmental Empathy and Exercise Engagement
Immersive VR experiences drive collective empathy, shaping climate consciousness by allowing participants to inhabit the perspective of nature, fostering a deep connection and commitment to environmental well-being.
Digital Harvest: DOST’s Smart Agriculture Initiatives
The DOST is leading a technology-driven agricultural transformation in the Cordillera region, focusing on collaborative efforts with stakeholders and leveraging science, technology and innovation.
India, France Advancing Research in Clean Energy, AI, Quantum Tech
The Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research model will boost joint research in ICPS, health, clean energy, AI, quantum technologies, and advanced materials.
MIT Unveils Self-Powered Sensors
MIT researchers have developed a battery-free, self-powered sensor that harvests energy from the environment, revolutionising sensor technology for hard-to-reach locations and promoting sustainability in sensor networks.
Navigating Indonesia’s Smart City Landscape
A researcher advances smart city concepts for Surabaya, emphasising local context and exploring top-down urban development, fostering innovative outcomes, and ensuring smart cities effectively tackle diverse urban challenges.
UBCO Bikes Revolutionise NZDF Security
The New Zealand Defence Force conducted electric bike trials to bolster operational capabilities and sustainability, revolutionising security patrols with adaptability, speed, and minimal maintenance, showcasing a transformative approach to modern defence practices.
NIST’s Advanced Emissions-Monitoring Tech
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has unveiled advanced emissions-monitoring technology, crucial for tracking methane and trace gases, enabling precise measurements and influencing policy adjustments for climate stability.
Digital Horizons: Singapore’s Tech Boost for Tamil Nadu, India
Singapore spearheads a digital revolution in Tamil Nadu through strategic investments, marking a transformative partnership; that propels economic growth, fostering a tech-driven future for both regions.
Digital Revolution in New Zealand’s Energy Storage
Researchers at the University of Canterbury leverage digital tech to revolutionise redox-flow batteries, enhancing efficiency, reducing size, and slashing costs, marking a significant stride towards affordable and sustainable energy solutions for the future.
Indonesia Boosts Environmental Resilience with Photocatalysts
Researchers are pioneering the use of light-activated photocatalysts, exploring laser ablation techniques, and optimising materials to address global environmental challenges, with a focus on efficiency and sustainability.
Malaysia Paving the Way for a Digital Future in Transportation
The nation advances its transportation sector with transformative projects and the introduction of online driving license renewals, emphasising a commitment to technology and user convenience.
Hanoi’s Vision for Sustainable and Tech-Driven Urban Transportation
The comprehensive urban development plan aims to position the city as a hub for sustainable growth and technological innovation, encompassing digital transformation, green initiatives, and smart urban solutions.
U.S. Optimising Chemical Synthesis with Machine Learning
Researchers at the University of Chicago have utilised machine learning to accelerate catalyst design, real-time monitoring with sensors ensures efficiency, and robotics enhances precision, showcasing the potential of electricity and digital techniques in sustainable synthesis.
Thailand Addressing Sustainability with Technology
NSTDA is harnessing technology by combining scientific expertise and corporate commitment for a more resilient future, focusing on the BCG model, eco-friendly housing, and Thai sustainable development goals.
Smart Water Management in New Zealand
Researchers pioneer a digital initiative to combat water leakage and enhance usage efficiency in New Zealand, utilising a cutting-edge remote sensing and analytics to revolutionise water management, aiming for sustainable solutions and global relevance.
Malaysia Embracing Eco-Friendly Tech
Malaysia’s commitment to digital innovation for sustainable growth and environmental stewardship, showcased through initiatives and strategic sustainable development plans, underpins its leadership in driving eco-friendly advancements and inclusive economic progress.
Pioneering Tech for Global Conservation Efforts
Innovative DNA sequencing technology revolutionises global fisheries monitoring, providing cost-effective and accurate species identification for sustainable management and ecosystem health in a world coping with sustainability challenges.
Protecting Consumer Rights in Vietnam’s Digital Era
Vietnam actively safeguards consumer rights in the expanding e-commerce landscape, addressing concerns through a proactive Code of Responsible Business and concerted efforts to fortify regulations, bolstering trust and ethical standards in online commerce.
Digital Horizons: New Zealand’s Agricultural Revolution
Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University and an agriculture company from New Zealand has collaborated to propel the nation’s agriculture into the digital age, fostering innovation, sustainability, and productivity, contributing significantly to the global discourse on sustainable agriculture.
Digital Solutions for Maritime Safety in New Zealand
New Zealand has been doing the predictions and weather forecasts to monitoring tidal streams, utilising digital navigation tools, assisting mariners in navigating through critical areas, ensuring safety amid dynamic conditions.
Indonesia’s Data-Driven Water Management
Researchers are employing a Decision Support System to drive innovative solutions for the rehabilitation and sustainable management of the heavily polluted Citarum River, aligning with the government’s initiatives for environmental restoration.
Wellington’s Digital Parking Solution
Wellington City Council has introduced 400 Pay by Plate parking machines, revolutionising urban parking with a paperless, tech-forward approach, ensuring an efficient and user-friendly parking environment.
Digital Innovation Driving Singapore’s Maritime Success
The port achieves a historic three billion GT milestone while spearheading sustainability through green initiatives, showcasing its global leadership in digitalisation and pioneering a future where technology redefines the maritime industry.
Singapore Pioneers Digital Shift in Urban ‘Loveability’
Singapore leads a groundbreaking digital transformation in urban ‘loveability’, redefining city preferences; showcased at La Biennale di Venezia, and leverages interactive digital insights to shape urban landscapes and engage global perspectives on urban living.
Thailand Transforming Food Security with Nanotech
Nanotech pioneers nanoscale biopharmaceuticals from agricultural waste, revolutionising crop protection, while the Thailand-Spain dialogue propels sustainable food tech, and BIOTEC-NSTDA introduces the PigXY-AMP test to combat African swine fever for enhanced food security.
Singapore-China: Forging Climate-Friendly Cities
Singapore and China have united to elevate the Tianjin Eco-City through a pioneering collaboration, focusing on green growth, technological innovation, and bilateral cooperation, setting a precedent for sustainable urban development.
