Financial regulators from Hong Kong and Dubai enter into FinTech cooperation agreement
In line with other similar bilateral agreements, the SFC and the DFSA will cooperate on information sharing, potential innovation projects and referrals of innovative firms seeking to enter one another’s markets.
EXCLUSIVE – From EU Policy to execution in digital processes at the Danish AgriFish Agency
“What we see is the beginning of entirely new ecosystems, built on more intelligent, data-based services, ensuring that you can target your agricultural activities in a better manner.”
Vietnam to start scrutinising legal framework for official recognition of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
The deadline for completing the assessment is August 2018, and all legal normative documents on the currencies must be ready by the end of next year.
Singapore government seeking e-payment solutions for micro-payments at hawker centres and coffee shops
In view of the low-value transactions, the solution must be affordable for the merchants, for payments between them and their customers and between them and their suppliers.
Victorian government to appoint Chief Information Security Officer as part of the state's first ever Cyber Security Strategy
The CISO will coordinate cross-government responses in areas where a whole-of-government approach is preferable, more efficient and will provide better security outcomes.
Government of South Australia to rely on solar energy for its entire power requirement by 2020
This follows another recent agreement signed by the state government with Elon Musk’s Tesla to build the world’s largest Lithium-ion battery in South Australia.
Technological innovations to improve workplace safety and commuter convenience at new Integrated Transport Hub in Singapore
A ‘Journey Planner’ function on interactive information kiosks allows commuters to better plan their trips point to point, taking into consideration travel time and cost.
DICT assigned key role in implementation of Expanded Anti-Red Tape Act in the Philippines
DICT will develop and manage the Philippine Business Registry Databank, which will be accessed by agencies and LGUs to verify the validity of information for business entities.
DELWP Victoria to use drones for studying critically endangered whale species
DELWP has been granted a research permit, with strict conditions, which will allow the operation of a drone closer to whales than is normally allowed.
Australian Government IT contracts capped at maximum value of AU$100 million or duration of three years
The government is aiming to inject an additional AU$650 million annually into small Australian tech companies.
Government service delivery around ‘Moments of Life’ and Smart Urban Mobility included among strategic smart nation projects
Relevant government services, across agencies, will be bundled for the citizen at key moments of their lives. The first initiative is to launch an app for families with young children.
Accelerating drive towards cashless society in Singapore – A snapshot of recent initiatives
“In Singapore, we too have e-payments, but we have too many different schemes and systems that do not talk to one another.”
Ministry for Vulnerable Children in New Zealand funding two new feedback and complaints systems
The Ministry also plans to run a full trial of the UK developed ‘Mind of My Own’ app which enables young people to express their views and provide feedback on services they receive.
NNI and NTU collaborate to use machine learning for diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases
“This collaboration creates a unique multidisciplinary research environment by integrating healthcare with both medical and engineering expertise.”
RM 200 million initiative for development of digital infrastructure on Langkawi Island
Langkawi has been chosen as the pioneer site for the development of the smart city concept for the entire state of Kedah.
New Zealand government investing 35 million Dollars in collaborative genomics research platform
“Genomics is a fast-moving, data intensive research field that underpins a wide range of science that is increasingly important to New Zealand.”
China sets up first dedicated cyberspace court in Hangzhou to handle piracy and e-commerce disputes
The Supreme People’s Court established the court in April to handle five types of cases, primarily related to online shopping and intellectual property rights.
Renewable energy potential mapped in Bali, Indonesia using open source GIS software
Using the results of Bali as a test case, the working paper envisions presenting a tool that can be utilised for similar geographic regions.
EXCLUSIVE – How technology can help in the fight against technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation
“For every one of those images or videos which gets shared, the child gets re-victimised.”
Data Futures Partnership in New Zealand issues guidelines for organisations to develop social license for data use
The Guidelines propose a “Transparent Data Use dial” for the organisations to display the answers to the eight questions.
Technology initiatives announced to innovate towards Thailand Post 4.0
It is developing an e-Marketplace and platform and looking at e-logistics and e-payments to drive local e-commerce growth.
CSIRO developing new PhD programme in partnership with University of New South Wales and industry
Industry will be involved from the start in the programme, both helping to define the research area and shape the technical and professional development of the PhD candidates.
Australian government investing AU$10 million to help scale up new IoT network focused on cutting energy use
“This low-cost technology will make it economically viable to connect a vast number of lower-value assets to a network over great distances.”
A light-touch regulatory approach for cloud services recommended by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
TRAI recommends that robust Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties be drawn up with jurisdictions where CSPs usually host their services so that law enforcement agencies can access data.
On-demand public transport trials to start in New South Wales from October
Transport for NSW will use data from the trials to plan future public transport improvements across all areas of Sydney.
Singapore Ministry of Education piloting online self-learning portal with 62 primary and secondary schools
The SLS will make learning more engaging through a variety of interactive resources such as videos, animations, simulations, games and quizzes.
IMDA Singapore signs MOIs with financial institutions and telcos to provide SMEs easier access to digitalisation technologies
By end 2017, IMDA also plans to establish a SME Digital Tech Hub year to provide specialist tech advisory to SMEs with more advanced digital needs.
Land Transport Authority Singapore to trial on-demand, dynamically-routed public bus services
Through a mobile application, commuters will be able to request pick-ups and drop-offs at any bus stop within a defined operating area.
New end-to-end paperless system at Family Justice Courts Singapore for protection and maintenance order cases
When completed, iFAMS will be integrated with other case management systems within the Courts and also with platforms of external agencies for information sharing.
ADB paper explores potential of IoT to transform the power sector in Asia-Pacific region
The use of IoT can improve reliability and availability of assets, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance productivity and safety of repair crews.