Western Australia launches regional component of New Industries Fund
The New Industries Fund is a A$16.7 million fund over four
years to support and grow local jobs by building on Western
Australia’s competitive advantages in sectors like agribusiness, life sciences,
tourism, resources, education and training, space, defence, digital data and
cybersecurity, both in Perth and in the regions.
Victorian Clinical Trials Gateway portal to take Australia’s clinical trial expertise to the world
Victoria’s clinical trial sector has a reputation for speed, quality and cost-efficiency. The new web-based portal Victorian Clinical Trials Gateway will help to connect the global clinical trials ecosystem with and in Victoria.
Singapore’s ABC approach to grow its digital economy and enhance digital readiness
Speaking at the Committee of Supply Debate today, Singapore Minister for Communications and Information Dr Yaacob Ibrahim outlined how the Government is taking an ABC approach to create opportunities and improve lives for Singaporeans in a digital age.
Singapore Government aims to develop lifelong learners in preparation for dynamic future
The annual funding of IHL lifelong learning programmes is
expected to be increased by S$100 million from S$210 million today. In line with the Government’s policy objective of promoting lifelong
learning, NUS is expanding its lifelong learning initiative, wherein every NUS
student enrolment will be recognised as valid for a period of 20 years from
point of undergraduate admission.
Australia Defence announces A$1.2-billion upgrade for long-range high frequency radar system
Australia announced plans to conduct a significant A$1.2-billion upgrade to its radar system JORN. BAE Systems Australia will undertake the upgrade by taking Australian Defence Science and Technology research advancements from the lab to the operational environment.