IMDA using IMconnected app for voluntary crowdsourcing of consumers' mobile broadband experience
Data is collected on factors affecting usage experience such as broadband speed, latency and coverage on mobile cellular networks such as 3G and 4G, as well as on Wi-Fi networks.
Indonesia steps forward as first nation in the world to publicly share Vessel Monitoring System data
The opaque nature of the fishing industry hinders informed resource management and facilitates other illegal activities such as drug and human trafficking and use of slave labour.
Dashboard launched by DPMC and Data61 to track joint performance of all Australian governments
Includes performance benchmarks from the six National Agreements, which cover healthcare, education, affordable housing, skills and workforce development, disability and Indigenous reform.
BCA Singapore sets challenge to achieve energy savings of at least 20% better than buildings with highest green rating
Information Systems with machine learning capabilities or integrated sensor technologies could allow monitoring of energy consumption for data analysis.
Free Digital Television Service launched by Malaysian government
Digital terrestrial transmission services are now broadcasted nationwide covering around 80% of the Malaysian population. By 2017, there are plans to cover 98% of the population.
JTC seeking robotics and automation solutions for challenges in infrastructure construction, operations and maintenance
There are 8 problem statements across 4 areas, construction productivity and safety, security, facilities management and industrial goods movement.
Unified ID card for transacting with city government and merchants in Makati City, Philippines
The card is a valid government ID card and it also functions as an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Card.
EXCLUSIVE – Innovations at the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and the global FinTech ecosystem
Mr. Shibata listed three technologies, artificial intelligence, big data analytics and Blockchain, which could have a big impact on the financial industry over the next few years.
Private sector medical service providers begin to join Australia’s My Health Record
Offers were launched today for providers of diagnostic imaging and pathology services to participate with the MyHR.
World Bank’s Open Data Readiness Assessment for Malaysia: Potential for significant socio-economic gains if remaining obstacles are addressed
The study, was undertaken jointly with MAMPU and included interviews with 192 participants across government agencies and other stakeholders.
Inaugural Public Sector Sustainability Plan 2017-2020 launched in Singapore
Innovative initiatives include government-wide green procurement of electronics and paper products, food waste recycling in public sector premises and a floating solar test-bed in a water reservoir.
ADB extends $100 million loan to Indian state-owned bank to boost rooftop solar energy generation
The dedicated debt financing through the facility at PNB would help India meet its 2022 target of 40 GW solar rooftop capacity.
Thailand’s National Science and Technology Development Agency and Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute sign MOU
The MOU is expected to create a mutually beneficial cooperation model and an ideal opportunity for economic and trade cooperation, manpower interaction, and the sharing of resources.
World Bank report highlights role of Agent Banking in Malaysia's successful financial inclusion push
Customers’ information is collected via an online real-time system of the FI and their identities verified via the national identification card (MyKad) and a biometric authentication.
EXCLUSIVE – 'Centrally led, collaboratively delivered' – Public sector ICT transformation in New Zealand
“Around 2/3 of these agencies are not covered by GCIO mandate; they are using them because they are attractive.”
DTA’s Digital Marketplace supporting city councils across Australia under the Smart Cities and Suburbs Program
Projects being supported include 5D data modelling in Ipswich, smart city lighting in Adelaide and automated underground waste collection in the Sunshine Coast.
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner releases new resources on Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme
The notification must include recommendations about the steps individuals should take in response to the data breach.
Thailand government sets up Manufacturing Automation and Robotics Academy in partnership with industry
The initiative will focus on the development of robotics, mechanics, artificial intelligence and automation and ensure that these technologies play a larger role in the industrial sector.
Biometric Automated Border Control solution launched at Jakarta airport
The solution provides higher accuracy in passenger identity verification at the border, while increasing airport security and passenger processing capacity.
Australian Digital Health Agency seeks to develop a national Strategic Interoperability Framework
DHA is looking at a broader concept of interoperability, including not just technical considerations, but also the social and economic context.
Free home broadband and tablets for 900 pre-qualified low income households in Singapore; 1-to-1 digital tutorials for seniors
“As IMDA strives towards a digital economy for Singapore, we are also nurturing a digital society where everyone is connected.”
Open and shared data could add US$2.8 billion annually to Dubai’s economy by 2021
The three biggest value drivers are expected to be the transport, storage and communication, public administration sector and the wholesale, retail trade, restaurants and hotels sector.
New software from Data61 could help in early cancer detection and improved treatment success rates
The researchers are looking for 3D imaging technologies and partnering with a hardware manufacturer that can produce high-resolution images with safe levels of radiation for humans.
EXCLUSIVE – Better disaster preparedness and response through information technologies
“The more people that can be informed, preferably at the level that makes most sense to them, the better off generally speaking everybody is.”
3 ‘Ds’ supporting 3 ‘B’s – Objectives and principles of Singapore’s Health IT Master Plan
“We should go digital not for digital sake, but in ways that bring about real value for our patients, healthcare professionals or providers.”
NSW leading development of national Freedom of Information metrics by Australian Information Commissioners and Ombudsmen
NSW will lead a validation and pilot process for data collection and presentation. The first data report using the metrics is scheduled for release by the end of 2017.
Dubai Financial Services Authority introduces ‘Innovation Testing Licence’ for FinTech firms
The DFSA is also in the process of formalising its approach to loan-based and investment-based crowdfunding platforms.
EXCLUSIVE – ADB’s Future Cities Program – Building the jigsaw, one piece at a time
“Plans are out of date before they are developed. Cities and their partners need to be agile, responsive, dynamic and dedicated to managing complexity and change.”
China’s first big data exchange opened in April 2015 in the national big data pilot zone of Guizhou breaks even
The government holds around 80% of valuable data. Hence, the exchange has established cooperation with over 100 provinces and cities of China for data development and sharing.
Australian Securities & Investments Commission to set up RegTech industry liaison network
Other RegTech-related initiatives include commitment to conducting a number of new technology trials using regtech applications and organising a ‘hackathon’ later this year.