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In the wake of the pandemic, industries have had to reconsider their functioning as almost all activities and operations were disrupted. To increase ensure business continuity and organisational coherence and embrace digitalisation, businesses have significantly accelerated their digital transformation process.
With this, organisations are now increasingly seeing the value of 5G with its increased reliability and cellular reach. Additionally, current technology’s high latency could be prohibitive for companies that depend on technology for their operations.
Such lags are eliminated by 5G networks, which can transfer huge volumes of data continuously without buffering and perform effectively across all organisations. This new networking standard puts data-intensive operations such as AI and data analytics closer to real-time processing and analysis.
While IoT is not new to most, a new technology known as IoB is on the rise because of huge gains in data analytics. Internet of Behaviour (IoB) enables businesses to provide clients with services based on their preferences, interests, and decisions. Using data analytics, a behavioural trend analysis produces recommendations depending on the tastes of the consumers.
The OpenGov Breakfast Insight on 23 August 2022 offered the most recent information on 5G capabilities and how it supports IoB and Metaverse innovations in the public sector.
Connecting the World Through 5G and Metaverse


Mohit Sagar, CEO & Editor-in-Chief, began the session by acknowledging that 5G and the Metaverse are inextricably linked. IoB, for example, aids in the response to specific emergencies by utilising real-time transmission and residence information.
“To translate big data analytics into actionable insights at the appropriate time, a reliable connection, such as 5G, is required,” says Mohit. “Moreover, future technologies could significantly improve the operation and delivery of existing services.”
The data and traffic growth of Metaverse-essential content such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) is primarily driving this rate of new telecom technologies. Self-driving cars and the concept of highways beyond VR were not viable until recent advances in 4G and 5G, and certainly not during the 3G period.
The Metaverse allows enhanced government-to-citizen communication and transparent collaboration. With the implementation of 5G, the new Metaverse era can support the government in expanding its trade and commerce in this new normal.
It might also be used to address problems like how to cover a city with a 5G network capable of sustaining a public Metaverse infrastructure, preferably through virtualisation.
With 5G, traffic controllers, who play a big role in roadside safety and AI-powered cars, can stay connected. This is done by using 5G to send information in real-time so that traffic flow can be tracked, managed and improved. This makes transportation more efficient and safer in smart cities.
Improving people’s lives in a smart city involves large data and analytics in conjunction with an awareness of individual preference. IoB’s user information data can be utilised by government agencies to provide solutions to challenging problems.
Mohit highlighted that to make better decisions and enhance the quality of life, smart cities use data and digital technologies. “With more complete, real-time data, agencies can track events as they happen, understand how demand patterns are changing, and come up with faster, cheaper solutions.”
Around the world, well-known cities have already invested in technological revolutions to improve their quality of life. It is better to stay abreast of the latest trends than play catch-up later.
Welcome Remarks


StarHub, according to Nikhil Eapen, Chief Executive and Executive Director, is a one-of-a-kind Singapore digital platform with two million customers across the region.
StarHub is a worldwide communications, entertainment and digital services provider. They offer superior mobile and fixed services, premium content and communication solutions to people, homes and businesses through its vast fibre and wireless infrastructure and global connections.
“We want to collaborate with you as partners, whether you are a government agency, enterprise or consumer,” says Nikhil. “Metaverse is the only thing that can bring us all together in the same way.”
He is convinced that the Metaverse offers more incredible opportunities for businesses or even the government to act as a point of interest and attract people.
Recent developments, too, play their part. Micro cloud – a new type of infrastructure for on-demand computing at the edge – comes to mind. Micro cloud assembles custom edge computing solutions from the best open-source components, anywhere and in large quantities. It enables ecosystems rather than single-vendor solutions, bringing apps closer to users.
StarHub plans to bring its expertise not just to the edge but also to the micro edge, like holding a hologram meeting. He adds that they are committed to doing their business responsibly and sustainably.
StarHub is transitioning from a telco to a full-service provider of digital life and digital services, providing customers with the most enriching connectivity, entertainment, and other lifestyle experiences, as well as innovative business solutions, with frictionless digital engagement at the core.
“We design and deliver solutions embracing artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, the Internet of Things, and robots to corporate and government clients.”
Nikhil invites customers, partners and communities to join them on their digital journey as they radically simplify everything they offer, double down on digital for maximum agility, cement the network superiority, and drive long-term growth across all segments, “Without the will, there will be no change together.”
In Conversation With: Transitioning to a New Metaverse Era: The Needs for Cutting-Edge Government Technology


The Metaverse is being seen as the next step in the growth of the internet. People will work together using a digital copy or avatar of themselves in places like business meetings, online communities and games.
“A networked virtual environment called the Metaverse allows users to create, work, play, socialise, and conduct business in a fully working economy that can rival the actual one,” says Darren Ho, Managing Director of DataFi Future and Head of Business Development of Metaviva A MM2 Entertainment Company. “The Metaverse is conceptually like Web 3.0 and thus benefits from blockchain technology like NFTs and Cryptos.”
The Metaverse is essentially an additional dimension in which people live virtual lives, according to Nicole Nguyen, CMO & Co-Founder, Duelist King, “in which technology acts as more than a mere instrument. Avatars or digital representations of people, digital items, and operating economies are all features in the Metaverse.”
Nicole explains that the internet connects billions of computers, millions of servers and other electronic devices. Once online, internet users can interact with websites, communicate with one another and purchase and exchange items and services.
Users can navigate a virtual world that mimics portions of the real world in the Metaverse by using technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), social media, and virtual currency. People “browse” the internet, but they can also “live” in the Metaverse in some ways.
Because of the internet’s growth, numerous services that are paving the way for the creation of the Metaverse have emerged. Among the technologies used in Metaverse include social networking, internet shopping, natural language processing, digital money, workplace automation, and infrastructure.
The tremendous potential that the Metaverse offers can be used by the government. The public can access a variety of services and apps offered by the Metaverse. Healthcare, agriculture, education, tourism, environment protection, smart cities, social and political engagement, defence, libraries, museums, media, and others are likely applications of the Metaverse.


Similarly, the epidemic has cruelly reduced people’s mobility, which directly jeopardises citizens’ access to services and applications.
The Metaverse might serve as a platform for users to easily access services and applications using software that simulates the three-dimensional world that inhabits. As a result, the Metaverse might be re-envisioned as a viable option for delivering services and applications to the public. It could allow for improved communication and involvement between the government and its citizens.
Thus, the Metaverse can help the government accelerate its efforts to resurrect trade and commerce that has been harmed by the outbreak.
While governments may need to realise the relevance of Metaverse and jumpstart it, it will need to be created and sustained with the support of 5G firms, the majority of which are in the private sector. This places a great deal of responsibility on both the government and the business sector; perhaps a public-private collaboration is a viable alternative.
Many aspects and requirements that go beyond simple connectivity must be addressed in the context of the Metaverse.
The networks needed for the Metaverse must be substantially more demanding than the best-effort mobile broadband services currently available. These networks must be highly dependable and have high throughput and limited latency.
However, there are still issues with network densification, spectrum availability, an increase in indoor and outdoor capacity, and the coexistence of XR services, mission-critical communications and mobile broadband in wide-area networks. On the other hand, 5G is prepared to deliver that.
Providing cutting-edge networks is insufficient. All ecosystem participants must collaborate and contribute strategically to a unified R&D and standardisation plan. Without such close collaboration, the Metaverse may not exist for many years.
In the aftermath of the pandemic and consequent restrictions, work has shifted to cyberspace. This has had a deep impact on people’s lives, as in-person meetings are being replaced by virtual ones. Even though this is becoming more common, the transition to the Metaverse may have some negative consequences in terms of how people interact.
Not only would the Metaverse make it more difficult for people to communicate with one another, but it could also lead to more people preferring the virtual world over the real one. People are likely to have even fewer reasons to meet, such as fewer shared meals, parties, gatherings, public ceremonies, and so on.
In addition, the Metaverse will allow people to be and do anything they desire; there will be no monetary or physical limitations. The Metaverse may be the place where everyone feels pleased and valued, and it could become an increasingly safe and secure refuge when real life becomes a burden or is too difficult or harsh to handle.
It is feasible that virtual reality will radically alter the social and emotional needs of individuals throughout time. People may stop ‘needing’ or desiring authentic social contacts if they become unfamiliar with them.
Inequalities are also getting worse when it comes to the digital divide, and they are likely to get even worse in the Metaverse.
The Metaverse could be great for people who have the bandwidth, connectivity, and hardware to use it, but it could make it even harder for people who are already left out of the digital world, which would go against their plans to bring people together.
Marketers and ad agencies will be able to monitor a person’s body movement, eye movement, brainwaves, and physiological reactions to an encounter in the Metaverse. They will also be able to track which virtual environments a person enters and how long they spend in there.
Immersive virtual business meetings or social events could appear harmless, but the Metaverse’s immense potential drawbacks include growing disconnection from reality and addiction to virtual reality. The Metaverse might be the most addictive thing ever made, or it might be a virtual paradise.
“We can only imagine how much more addicting a completely immersive Metaverse would be, where all of our senses will be even more fully engaged and real life will increasingly recede into the background,” says Nicole.
Most people are currently getting more and more reliant on their screens and technology. It is critical not to underestimate the power of escapism, which can exacerbate alienation and withdrawal from reality.
Even though technology has enabled individuals to connect with more people from more locations than they could have ever imagined, it is important to maintain a balance between connections in embodied and digital spaces and to maintain communication skills such as eye contact and voice-to-ear communication.
5G Transformation for New Generation


According to Sander Veraar, VP of Product Management, Enterprise Business Group, StarHub, the industry is expected to grow significantly with the launch of the 5G network. “There are significant aspects of tectonic shifts between 5G, Compute and Spatial.”
In the upcoming years, 5G is anticipated to bring about enormous economic and social benefits, making it a very lucrative field for investment. 5G is being quickly welcomed by the telecom industry and other businesses across various industries because it promises extremely high bandwidth, extremely low latency, and extremely high reliability.
A revolutionary step forward in communications, 5G is built on top of a new network architecture that will open a wide range of applications and is supported by numerous new enabling technologies including AI, IoT, cloud computing, and edge computing.
Disruptive technology does, however, provide issues, not just in terms of network change but also in terms of how it will impact corporate productivity or efficiency.
Scalability and unparalleled global reach of the evolution of computing and Web 3.0, also known as the third-generation internet, is the World Wide Web’s next evolution, “It offers a data-driven Semantic Web that uses a machine-based understanding of data to create a more intelligent and connected web experience for users.”
Today’s Web is immobile and unable to adapt to the unique needs of each person who uses it. Spatial Web (Web 3.0) is expected to be more dynamic and participatory. It will redefine the web experience with structural changes to ensure democratisation across all aspects of the internet by implementing artificial intelligence and blockchain technology.
Together with its linked technology partners, it would be responsible for the new industrial transformation. It would reuse every business model while yet altering how the world functions to make life more intelligent and fascinating.
Sander believes that “the future is today” and emphasised that StarHub has a place where technologies can be tried out and used to help build the future. It has also a partner ecosystem and independent software vendors together to harness these technologies and deliver them such as spatial platforms, VR streaming and holographic projection.
Understanding Human Behaviour: Motivation is the Key to the Success of Most Initiatives


True transformation, according to Lawrence Lim, Head of SmartHub Analytics Division, is about understanding what truly motivates people and changing human behaviour. “While technology and analytics extract actionable insights from data, understanding human behaviour and motivation is the key to the success of most initiatives.”
Data allows people to understand humans better. However, data from Metaverse should be interpreted a bit differently because it is an alter ego it’s not the real person. “The thing you do not do in real life probably you do in Metaverse.”
Similarly, Metaverse should make use of online behavioural and physical location datasets to identify and better understand customer profiles to optimise engagement and experience. All of this is possible with 5G because it must be real-time.
The digital world will be the next revolution, and inbuilt behaviour will play an important role in making this technology a globally accepted technology that may even create new opportunities. As a result, the Metaverse is a hook that will penetrate human behaviour and fascinate people in the digital world.
Recent advancements in digital technologies and data analytics have created previously unimaginable opportunities for evaluating and changing health behaviours. As a result, science’s ability to comprehend and contribute to the improvement of health behaviours and outcomes has been significantly enhanced.
The diversity and granularity of people’s behaviours, the confluence of elements that affect behaviour now, and the evolution of behaviours through time inside an individual are all captured by digital health data.
There are several following indicators for creating value and understanding human behaviour:
- Identify target audience segments
- Craft value proposition with ‘Competitor’ analysis
- Craft value message with consumer moments
- Motivate visit to next Point-of-interest
- Optimise experience with visitor movement insight
- Innovate new experiences to acquire new visitors
As a result, by combining data with customer insight, enterprises will be able to communicate with customers in relevant, direct, and consistent ways.
Closing Remarks
Sander reiterated that it may be more useful and fascinating to view the metaverse not as virtual reality but as a new reality. Things made there and actions we choose to take there will be incredibly real. In this scenario, it might become a space for both work and recreation.
The Metaverse has a lot of work to do, particularly in healthcare and education and Starhubis willing to help the nation build the future of the next generation.
Nikhil acknowledged the delegates’ participation and expressed optimism about collaborating with government agencies. He was confident that “we can change the way Singapore can live, work, and play.”
According to Mohit, a digital transformation partner helps businesses identify areas and functions within their organisations that could benefit from digital technology, find the best solutions, and properly implement them.
By leveraging their unique experience, partnerships can create truly disruptive infrastructure solutions to assist organisations on their digital transformation journey.
“Even within specialised industries such as banking, healthcare, and manufacturing, our partners can expand upon our product offering to create more customised, service-based solutions that meet the unique requirements of their customers,” Mohit concludes.


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The development of telehealth has revolutionised the healthcare system by facilitating the remote delivery of medical services and expanding access to care. In Singapore, telehealth has received a great deal of attention and recognition as a vital instrument for enhancing community care services.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has been actively supporting and implementing telehealth initiatives, recognising the need for additional resources and efforts to make these changes a reality.
Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health, stated at the AIC’s Community Care Work Plan Seminar that recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals is one of the greatest challenges facing the community care sector.
“The high-touch nature of the sector limits the extent to which digitalisation and productivity improvements can address the increasing demand,” Minister Ong said. To address this concern, the MOH is committed to providing funding support through the community care salary enhancement exercise, thereby ensuring that healthcare professionals receive competitive salaries.
Additionally, the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) is actively engaged in sectoral job redesign initiatives, transforming the workforce through improved task allocation, and increasing manpower across support care, nursing, and therapy.
Consistency of financial support is crucial in attaining care coordination across settings. To facilitate seamless access to healthcare financing, two initiatives have been implemented. Subvented home medical and nursing providers will be able to submit MediSave claims for homebound patients eligible for subsidies but unable to visit polyclinics or hospitals due to limited mobility beginning on 1 October 2023.
This modification allows patients to access MediSave for home medical and nursing care. In addition, the financial support for telehealth services will be gradually increased. From 1 July 2023, subsidies and MediSave will be available for teleconsultations for chronic disease management.
The community care sector requires additional resources to address diverse requirements, including recruitment of personnel, expansion of the work scope, promotion of volunteerism, and integrated services.
Additionally, the advent of digitalisation has made it possible to build the infrastructure and obtain the resources required for the successful implementation of telehealth.
It also provides the infrastructure and technologies essential for effective telehealth adoption; and assists healthcare practitioners in providing remote therapy, reaching patients in remote locations, and improving access to healthcare services while maintaining patient privacy and security.
For seamless communication between healthcare providers and patients, robust and dependable digital infrastructure, such as high-speed internet connectivity and mobile networks, is required. These digital networks’ availability enables real-time audio and video consultations, data interchange, and remote monitoring.
Likewise, digitalisation allows for the production and maintenance of electronic health records (EHR), which hold medical information about patients in a digital format. EHRs make it easier for healthcare practitioners to share medical history, test results, and other relevant data, providing continuity of treatment in telehealth settings.
Wearable sensors, remote monitoring equipment, and home monitoring kits collect and send health data from patients to healthcare providers. This data digitisation enables healthcare providers to remotely monitor patients’ vital signs, track symptoms, and spot potential health risks.
Telehealth-specific digital platforms and applications provide secure and convenient communication between healthcare providers and patients. Video consultations, chat systems, appointment scheduling, and connectivity with EHR systems are common elements of these platforms.
Further, the importance of data security and patient privacy in telehealth is highlighted by digitalisation. To protect patient information in telehealth transactions, robust cybersecurity safeguards, encryption procedures, and adherence to data protection rules are required.
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Vietnam and Italy plan to advance collaboration in synthetic aperture radar technology and applications. A workshop was held in Hanoi to discuss the partnership as a commemorative activity for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Italy.
The primary objective of this programme is to foster extensive dialogues regarding the prospective uses of synthetic aperture radar technology, with a particular emphasis on crucial domains such as climate change monitoring, water resource management, and agricultural data collection.
By 2024, the Vietnam National Satellite Centre is anticipated to introduce LOTUSat-1, the inaugural synthetic aperture radar satellite of Vietnam. LOTUSat-1 possesses the capability to capture high-resolution images of the Earth, unaffected by weather conditions, during both day and night.
The image data obtained from this satellite will offer precise information to address the pressing requirement for reliable image sources. With the data, experts will be able to provide timely responses aimed at mitigating the impacts of natural disasters, climate change, resource management, and environmental monitoring. These efforts will contribute to the advancement of socioeconomic development.
The workshop was attended by Pham Anh Tuan, Associate Professor and General Director of Vietnam National Satellite Centre (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology), and Italian Ambassador to Vietnam, Antonio Alessandro, along with experts and leading scientific researchers.
Speaking at the event, Tuan said that the strategy for the development and application of space science and technology to 2030 was approved by the Vietnamese government in 2021. The strategy aims to leverage space technology for the effective management, monitoring, and support of natural resources and the environment, with the aim of mitigating the detrimental effects of natural disasters. The government identified the promotion of international cooperation as an important role in the successful implementation of this strategy.
Italy is one of the few countries with a leading research force in various aspects of the space field, including developing satellites, launching Earth observation satellites, and locating and exploring life in space. Given Italy’s expertise in the field, the collaboration represents a significant opportunity to foster the advancement of space technology within Vietnam, Tuan noted. Moreover, it serves to strengthen the existing strategic partnership between Vietnam and Italy.
Last December, the Italian Embassy in Hanoi and the Vietnam Space Centre (VNSC) at the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology launched the “Vietnam-Italy Space Technology and Applications. Looking Beyond” exhibition.
During the exhibition, attendees had the opportunity to view 23 high-definition images of the Earth captured by the COSMO-SkyMed satellite system from Italy. These images encompassed various locations, including two showcasing the city of Hanoi and the Mekong Delta. Additionally, participants engaged with nine panels presented by the Vietnam National Satellite Centre (VNSC), which highlighted the applications of satellite images in remote sensing and disaster prevention within Vietnam.
As OpenGov Asia reported, the exhibition presented scientists and researchers in Vietnam with enhanced opportunities for collaboration with their Italian counterparts in the realm of space science and technology. It also provided them with a platform to explore and apply the outcomes of space technology towards achieving socio-economic objectives and fostering sustainable development.
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Members of the Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) have again demonstrated their excellence in transnational education with RMIT University’s AU$ 250 million commitment to Vietnam, providing further evidence of their leadership in this field.
The strategic investment in RMIT University’s Hanoi Industry and Innovation Hub, which received praise from the Executive Director of the Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN), exemplifies the significance of strong international partnerships such as the one with Vietnam.
The AU$ 250 million commitment, announced by the Prime Minister of Australia, highlights RMIT’s dedication to delivering high-quality Australian education to its Vietnam campus. The establishment of the innovation hub, led by the RMIT Vice-Chancellor and his team, will serve as a crucial gateway between the two countries, reinforcing the enduring friendship and cooperation in the region.
The substantial fund allocation will also be used for investments in education, research, partnerships, and campus infrastructure. As the foremost international university in Vietnam, RMIT’s contributions align with the nation’s social and economic objectives, emphasising its commitment to supporting the country’s growth and development.
Established in 2000, RMIT Vietnam was the first foreign-owned international university in the country. As part of its Country Commitment to Vietnam, RMIT aims to foster collaboration among the communities, government, and industries in Hanoi. This commitment focuses on key priorities such as smart and sustainable cities and emerging technologies, demonstrating RMIT’s dedication to supporting and advancing these important areas of development in Vietnam.
The transformative power of education extends to individuals, communities, and economies, according to the RMIT Vice-Chancellor. As the largest higher education institution in Australia operating within Vietnam, RMIT is proud of its role as a leading provider of international education in the country. Over the course of 23 years, RMIT has made significant contributions to Vietnam, reflecting its commitment to the nation’s progress and development.
The investment holds particular significance as it aligns with the 50th year of diplomatic relations between Australia and Vietnam. The commitment made by RMIT will serve as a crucial factor in advancing the objectives of the Australia-Vietnam Enhanced Economic Engagement Strategy, which aims to double two-way investment between the two nations. This investment showcases RMIT’s dedication to fostering stronger economic ties and collaboration, contributing to the growth and prosperity of both Australia and Vietnam.
Australia-Vietnam Enhanced Economic Engagement Strategy
In August 2019, Vietnam and Australia reached an agreement to establish an Enhanced Economic Engagement Strategy. The objective of this strategy is to strengthen their trade partnership and double two-way investment, aiming to become one of their top ten trade partners.
By enhancing trade and investment liberalisation, promoting economic connectivity, and capitalising on emerging market opportunities, the strategy reinforces the mutual commitment of both countries. In light of the economic challenges and uncertainties posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the governments of Vietnam and Australia have recognised the need to include an emphasis on economic recovery within the strategy.
RMIT University’s substantial investment in Vietnam’s education, research, partnerships, and infrastructure serves as a testament to the institution’s commitment to excellence and leadership in transnational education. This investment not only strengthens RMIT’s position as Vietnam’s leading international university but also aligns with the shared goals of Australia and Vietnam to enhance economic engagement and foster bilateral trade and investment.
As the two countries celebrate their 50th year of diplomatic relations, RMIT’s commitment will play a pivotal role in realising their ambitions of becoming top trade partners and doubling two-way investment. With a focus on economic recovery in the face of challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, RMIT’s investment stands as a symbol of resilience and collaboration, contributing to the social, economic, and technological advancement of both nations.
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Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Mahfud MD, revealed during a meeting with the Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives at the Nusantara II Building, Senayan Parliamentary Complex, Central Jakarta, that digitalisation had played a crucial role in sustaining the digital economy, educational activities, and healthcare services.
The digital economy has become a driving force for economic growth with the presence of e-commerce platforms that enable local businesses to reach a broader market. Digital technology has significantly transformed educational activities as well, enabling remote learning and access to various educational resources. Moreover, digital technology has benefited healthcare services, allowing remote medical consultations, real-time patient monitoring, and more effective health data management. “The presence of digital technology has bridged the needs of the Indonesian society,” he explains.
According to Minister Mahfud MD, by harnessing digital technology, the government strives to achieve Indonesia’s vision by 2045. “The presence of digital technology plays a crucial role in the efforts to achieve Indonesia’s vision of becoming an advanced and digital country by 2045. Therefore, mastery of digital technology is one of the crucial things in realising this vision,” he stated.
Furthermore, digital technology disrupts a policy more efficiently and effectively by improving digitally based public services. One of the government’s efforts to enhance public services is the upcoming launch of the SATRIA-1 Multifunctional Satellite.
“The SATRIA-1 satellite is planned to be launched this month into the 106 East Longitude orbit and will commence operations in the fourth quarter of this year,” he stated.
“Furthermore, the utilisation of the Palapa Ring backbone infrastructure stands at 45%, with a 95% Service Level Agreement for Palapa Ring operational services,” he explained.
It is one of the implementations of President Joko Widodo’s directives regarding accelerating access expansion and improving digital infrastructure to accelerate digital transformation. SATRIA-1, equipped with Very High Throughput Satellite (VHTS) technology, can deliver internet speeds up to 150Gbps. The SATRIA-1 Multifunctional Satellite is one of the government’s efforts to provide equitable high-speed internet access across Indonesia.
To enhance public services through the launch of the SATRIA-1 Multifunctional Satellite, the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo) has undertaken comprehensive preparations. Secretary General Mira Tayyiba revealed that as part of these preparations, Kominfo has established supporting communication aspects for the satellite, namely ground segment earth stations, in 11 strategic locations throughout Indonesia.
These ground segment earth stations are located in various regions, ranging from Cikarang, Batam, Banjarmasin, Tarakan, Pontianak, Kupang, Ambon, Manado, Manokwari, and Timika to Jayapura. The placement of these ground segment earth stations demonstrates the government’s commitment to providing adequate infrastructure to support satellite connectivity and ensure optimal coverage and service quality across Indonesia.
With the presence of these ground segment earth stations, the communication quality through the SATRIA-1 satellite is expected to be well-maintained. Communities in various regions, including those in the mentioned locations, will enjoy the benefits of improved internet connectivity, including faster and more stable access. It will positively impact various sectors of life, including business, education, healthcare, and government.
Moreover, placing ground segment earth stations in various regions of Indonesia emphasises the importance of regionalisation in technology and infrastructure development. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology will also conduct periodic training and monitoring to ensure that personnel involved in operating the earth stations have sufficient knowledge and skills to maintain and optimise the performance of this communication infrastructure.
Hence, establishing ground segment earth stations in these 11 locations is a strategic step by the government in preparing the necessary infrastructure to support the successful launch of the SATRIA-1 Multifunctional Satellite. It is a substantial effort to ensure that digitally based public services can be accessed effectively by all Indonesian citizens, connecting them to broader opportunities and enabling sustainable progress in various sectors of life.
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Australia and Singapore have begun conversations regarding potential areas of collaboration in green and digital shipping, hence, a Singapore-Australia Green and Digital Shipping Corridor will be established by the end of 2025.
This development is consistent with the Green Shipping Cooperation initiative outlined in the Singapore-Australia Green Economy Agreement, which was signed in October 2022 by Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry, Gan Kim Yong, and Australia’s Minister for Trade and Tourism, Don Farrell.
This collaboration is being led by Australia’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts (DITRDCA) and Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA), a Statutory Board under Singapore’s Ministry of Transport (MOT).
These agencies are collaborating closely with port operators, appropriate governments, and marine and energy value chain players on both sides of the Atlantic to galvanise action to decarbonise and digitise the shipping industry. DITRDCA and MPA intend to begin by identifying areas of common interest and partnership to minimise carbon emissions in the maritime industry through coordinated initiatives.
This includes developing low- and zero-carbon fuel supply chains, as well as greening port services and shipping operations to speed the development and adoption of green marine fuel sources. Collaboration would also entail the discovery of digital shipping solutions to promote effective port calls and the flow of products, as well as paperless handling between the ports of Australia and Singapore, all of which would assure system interoperability.
Given Australia and Singapore’s extensive cross-border trade, this collaboration is an important step towards determining how both partners can take a worldwide leadership position in streamlining their shipping routes to test and trial green and digital solutions. This highlights the critical role of international cooperation in decarbonising shipping and the maritime economy.
Collaboration supports environmental sustainability by embracing green shipping practices such as using cleaner fuels, optimising routes, and decreasing emissions, lessening the industry’s impact on climate change and maritime ecosystems.
Digital technology provides for more efficient fleet management, route optimisation, and real-time monitoring, leading to fuel savings, lower operational expenses, and increased profitability for shipping businesses.
Digital solutions improve overall efficiency in areas such as logistics, supply chain management, and cargo handling by streamlining operations, automating procedures, and enabling data-driven decision-making.
Collaboration in digital and green shipping makes it possible to use advanced safety measures like remote monitoring systems, predictive maintenance, and better cybersecurity procedures to protect assets, crew, and cargo.
Acting Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that Singapore and Australia are very important in making the area a place of stability and growth. To stop international rules from falling apart and regional blocs from forming, it is important to keep and improve multilateralism.
He also said that both countries can keep a rules-based system by taking an active role in making global digital trading rules and norms for international trade.
Australia and Singapore have a lot of strategic trust in each other, so their projects can be used as models for wider regional cooperation. By making deals about the digital and green economies and setting new rules for trade in these areas, they can go beyond bilateral agreements and help the whole region.
The collaboration helps bring about stability and growth, which is good for Asia’s future. Singapore and Australia can help keep the region stable and growing while staying true to their shared values and interests if they work together and take an active role.
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The Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy have launched a National Mission to identify emerging technologies within the power sector and indigenously develop them on a large scale. These technologies will be deployed domestically and internationally.
The collaborative National Mission, titled the Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR), will facilitate indigenous research and development, and demonstrate cutting-edge technologies in the power sector. Its focus is to identify emerging technologies and advance them to the implementation stage. By harnessing these technologies as the key drivers of future economic growth, the Mission aims to establish India as a global manufacturing hub.
Scheduled to commence from the fiscal year 2023-24 and continue for an initial period of five years until 2027-28, the Mission will adopt the technology life cycle approach, progressing from the conceptual stage to the development of a final product.
The Mission has identified eight specific areas for focus. These areas include exploring alternatives to Lithium-Ion storage batteries, adapting electric cookers/pans to align with Indian cooking methods, developing green hydrogen for mobility through high-efficiency fuel cells, advancing carbon capture technologies, harnessing geothermal energy, enhancing solid-state refrigeration systems, utilising nanotechnology for electric vehicle batteries, and promoting indigenous technology for CRGO (Cold-Rolled Grain-Oriented) materials.
The key objectives of the Mission are as follows:
- To identify emerging technologies and areas that hold future significance in the global power sector. It will then undertake the indigenous end-to-end development of these technologies.
- To establish a common platform for stakeholders within the power sector to engage in collaborative brainstorming and synergistic technology development. It will facilitate the smooth transfer of technology by devising effective pathways.
- To provide support to pilot projects involving indigenous technologies, particularly those developed by Indian start-ups. It aims to facilitate their commercialisation and widespread adoption.
- To leverage foreign alliances and partnerships to expedite research and development in advanced technologies. It seeks to build competencies, capabilities, and access to advanced technologies through bilateral or multilateral collaborations, promoting knowledge exchange and technology transfer.
- To nurture and scale up scientific and industrial research and development efforts within the power sector. It aims to create a vibrant and innovative ecosystem that supports research and development activities.
An Office Memorandum to this effect has been issued. The Mission will be funded by pooling the financial resources of the two ministries and the Central Public Sector Enterprises under them. In case there is a requirement for additional funding, it will be mobilised from the government’s budgetary resources.
The Mission will have a two-tier structure – a Technical Scoping Committee and an Apex Committee. The Technical Scoping Committee (TSC) will identify ongoing and emerging research areas globally, recommend potential technologies for development under the Mission, justify the techno-economic advantages, provide research outlines, and conduct periodic monitoring of approved research projects.
TSC will survey and identify ongoing and emerging areas of research on a global scale and provide recommendations to the Apex Committee regarding potential technologies to be considered for development. The TSC will also carry out periodic monitoring of the approved research projects.
Meanwhile, the Apex Committee will deliberate on the technology and products to be developed and approve the research proposals. It will approve the research proposals, monitor progress, and look into international collaboration.
Once research areas are identified and approved by the Apex Committee, the Mission will invite proposals for outcome-linked funding from companies across the world. The selection of proposals will be based on Quality cum Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) criteria. The Ministries’ organisations may also collaborate with the selected research agency to co-develop the technologies. The intellectual property rights (IPR) of the developed technology will be shared between the government and the research agency.
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ANSTO has collaborated with scientists from the Tokyo Institute of Technology in studying a promising proton conductor for advanced ceramic fuel cells. Recently published in Communication Materials, a research team led by Prof Masatomo Yashima highlighted the exceptional properties of a newly discovered hexagonal perovskite-related oxide called Ba2LuAlO5.
The material exhibited remarkably high proton conductivity without requiring any additional chemical alterations. Molecular dynamics simulations were employed to uncover the underlying mechanisms behind this phenomenon. These valuable insights could potentially lead to the development of safer and more efficient energy technologies.
Prof Max Avdeev, the Neutron diffraction group manager at ANSTO’s Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering and a co-author of the paper, explained that proton conductors are being considered as an alternative to oxide fuel cells for next-generation fuel cells.
The research team at Tokyo Tech, with whom ANSTO has a longstanding collaboration, successfully discovered and characterised a promising new material. To gain insights into the proton transport mechanism and enhance the material’s conductivity, molecular dynamics simulations were conducted using ANSTO’s computing cluster. This knowledge is crucial for further improvements and the development of new compositions in this field.
Scientists worldwide are actively engaged in the development of energy technologies that are environmentally friendly, safe, and highly efficient. Fuel cells have emerged as a particularly promising solution for generating electricity directly through electrochemical reactions, garnering attention since the 1960s.
Nevertheless, conventional fuel cells based on solid oxides suffer from a significant drawback: they require high operating temperatures, typically exceeding 700 °C. In contrast, protonic ceramic fuel cells (PCFCs) utilise specialised ceramics capable of conducting protons instead of oxide anions. This distinctive feature allows PCFCs to operate at substantially lower temperatures, typically ranging from 300 to 600 °C.
However, the current knowledge base includes only a limited number of proton-conducting materials that exhibit reasonable performance.
During their research, the team specifically investigated compounds with a significant number of intrinsic oxygen vacancies when they made the discovery of the new conductor. Through experimental analysis of samples, they observed that this material exhibited remarkable proton conductivity within its bulk at low temperatures, without requiring additional chemical modifications like doping.
By employing molecular dynamics simulations and conducting neutron diffraction measurements, the researchers determined that the oxide had a substantial capacity to absorb water due to its abundant intrinsic oxygen vacancies. The higher water content played a crucial role in enhancing the material’s proton conductivity through various mechanisms.
The electricity market is undergoing a crucial transition, with renewable and clean energy technologies becoming increasingly vital. Australia recognises the significance of innovation in clean energy technology to sustain economic prosperity and contribute to global emission reduction efforts.
The Australian Government is actively supporting clean energy innovation in research, development, demonstration, and deployment. As a participant in Mission Innovation, a global initiative for advancing clean energy technology breakthroughs, Australia is leading the development of a ‘mission’ focused on clean hydrogen. This mission aims to lower hydrogen production and usage costs throughout supply chains.
In addition, the government has invested AU$ 1.4 billion in the development of reliable renewable generation and storage solutions. This investment encompasses various initiatives, including support for the advanced expansion of the Snowy Hydro scheme.
Moreover, funds have been allocated to the construction of the Marinus Link, which is the second interconnector across the Bass Strait. This interconnector is crucial for transforming Tasmania’s ambitious Battery of the Nation vision into a tangible reality.