UOW scientist develops wearable space tech
Research by the UOW scientist aims to make space travel safer by developing wearable radiation detectors so that astronauts can measure their exposure to cosmic rays in real-time.
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, India launches e-Office
Over 50,000 officers will use the application, making the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs one of the largest government departments to automate its internal office procedures.
Thailand leans in to developing new digital hub
To make Thailand into a regional hub for investment, it must have an ecosystem conducive to trade and investment, supported by technology and digital advancement.
COVID-19 pushes digital transformation across Thailand
Numerous organisations pivoting towards work-from-home measures have adopted technologies related to video conferencing, collaborative tools and remote working.
HK insurtech startup launches medical coverage for pets
The firm lets customers buy and manage policies and file claims through a mobile app. It says that about 90% of approved claims will be paid within two working days.
Thai hospital to get AI solutions and 5G tech to fight COVID-19
The AI-assisted solution, based on the firm’s cloud technology, was co-developed by the firm and HY Medical, a Chinese enterprise that focuses on AI medical industry, using medical imaging through artificial intelligence.
Tech, tests and treatments to aid Coronavirus control and cure efforts
Australian scientists could hold the key to helping develop a vaccine to fight the deadly coronavirus; British researchers are finalising work on a new rapid detection coronavirus and the Japanese are looking an introduce earlier drug
Singapore government invests in Legal Technology research
Singapore Management University said its five-year research program aims to create “smart” contracts and “smart” statutes. It will start with the design and development of a domain-specific, high-level computer programming language that will be used to code laws, rules and contracts.
South Korea looks to tech to combat Covid-19
South Korea’s handling of the Covid-19 crisis has been widely lauded as a benchmark, in terms of both its effective response and its open and democratic approach.
Bushfire mapping tech deployed to aid Australian army
The technology was tested at the Kangaroo Island fire using a single-engine Piper aircraft flown 10,000 feet in the air.
Thailand is Ready for Digital ID
The system marks an era of new innovations based on the consumer-centric principles which are consistent and in line with the government’s Digital Platform concept.
How HK’s Micro-Apartments Use Smart Tech
The home is also equipped with several smart technologies and remote-control features, including voice-activated synthesizers; automatic blinds; automatic lifting dining table; lighting and air-conditioning; electronic hidden projection screen; and electronic door locks.
Digital Tech, Key to Expanding Financial Services in the Asian Region
Financial technology can provide solutions to the variety of financial exclusion causes such as remote location and lack of required identification or collateral.
Japanese Tech Firm to Set up Shrimp Farm in Thailand
Bilateral cooperation is expected to drive digital innovation and advance technological development, which will push Thailand’s industries to the next level.
Finalists of Entrepreneurship Programme Vie for Seed Capital and Incubation
Several of the 15 finalists that made it through the final stages of Velocity $100K Challenge employ technology in order to improve life for all.
Malaysia and China will work together on tech
The two countries will work together to enhance cooperation in the technical and vocational education training (TVET) and technologies related to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0).
HKUST scholars develop world’s first all-optical multilayer neural network
Going forward, the team hopes to expand the scale of this approach to build a bigger all-optical neural network with more complex architectures for practical applications such as image recognition.
Alibaba secures AI patent in Singapore
The patent was secured within a record-breaking 3 months period to allow innovations and technologies surrounding AI to be released more quickly into the international market.
MIMOS is charting Malaysia’s tech agenda
MIMOS aims to strengthen its network of technology recipients and strategic partners to create a consistent army of resellers and corresponding technology adopters.
Transparency centre launched in Cyberjaya
The new centre will function as a briefing centre where guests will be able to learn more about the company’s engineering and data processing practices.
Upgrading the University ID for access and cashless transactions
Students of the University of the Philippines can receive their allowances and stipends as well as pay for dormitory and other school fees through the ID.
HK innovators gather to discuss smart city future
HKSTP companies displayed their innovations at the value co-creation showcases focusing on mobility, building, energy and re-industrialization. The focus was on AI, advanced manufacturing, geographic information systems and IoT.
Online platform to connect NZ businesses
Companies on Scale-Up NZ will be able to showcase their innovations so that potential investors and collaborators here and globally can discover and connect with them more easily.
Blockchain firm office in Hong Kong to drive Smart City goals
The firm will take advantage of the HK$500 million fund introduced by the Government in 2018 to further its financial sector, boosting development in fintech, blockchain and digital assets.
Adopting technologies and upskilling workers produces positive outcomes for Singapore business
Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Finance, spoke about the Governments willingness to support businesses that are ready to scale up and compete in the global arena at a budget debate round-up speech yesterday in Parliament. He spoke of how Singapore must strengthen partnerships between the Government, firms and unions. Firms must build deeper capabilities […]
Singapore ranks second globally in Autonomous Vehicle Readiness report
Singapore is second in the world and top in Asia in terms of its readiness to adopt autonomous vehicles (AVs) on the strength of its government, infrastructure and consumer acceptance, according to a report by KPMG. The KPMG Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index (AVRI) provides an in-depth view of what it takes for countries to meet […]
Thai government invests in medical robotics sector
Under its Thailand 4.0 vision, Thailand plans to leverage on its reputation and excellence in medical services and medical devices and strengthen its position as the regional medical hub. To promote medical robotics, Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has offered a wide range of investment promotion incentives. Thai Public Sector support the field of medical […]
