First city-based database of ordinances launched in Quezon City
It targets to counter ordinance violations by educating residents about the regulations and corresponding penalties. Users are also provided with announcements like schedule of events, meetings, and infographics. It will be updated weekly to add new ordinances passed in weekly council meetings.
Data breaches on the rise in Australia
The Office of Australian Information Commissioner has published the third instalment of the Notifiable Data Breaches Quarterly Statistics Report. This quarter saw an increase in the number of breaches.
Scholarship to increase number of women in ICT
The successful applicant will be awarded NZ$ 5000, which will go towards her tuition, and may be offered an employment with the company upon graduation. This will play an important role in promoting IT and technical subjects to women looking at study options.
Malaysia sees global insurer launch shared services centre
The Shared Services Centre is a testament to the company’s long-term commitment to investing in the region. Chairman of InvestKL noted that the hub exemplifies the ability and quality of the city’s world-class talents that are readily available in embracing the new era of Industry 4.0.
Hong Kong govt unveils grand new plans at Fintech Week
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) launched the eTradeConnect, the HKMA’s blockchain trade finance platform. In addition, it was announced that the SFC will be publicising a regulatory framework for robo-advisory in April 2019.
AR to improve medical facilities in disaster zones
Using this technology, people will be able to see what works and in what circumstances. The designs can then be tested and work can then be refined in order for deployable hospitals and the medical technologies they contain be fit for all circumstances.
PolyU and e-commerce giant to spearhead AI research for Smart Cities and Smart Healthcare
The two parties will further explore the opportunity for setting up a joint research centre to advance AI research. In the area of smart cities, the two parties will strive to apply big data technologies and the Deep Neural Network to areas such as public transportation management and urban planning.
EXCLUSIVE- Australia’s New Payments Platform and real-time payments trends in APAC
OpenGov speaks with Philippe Dirckx, Managing Director, SWIFT, Asia Pacific. We learn about Australias’s New Payments Platform and the future of cross-border payments.
HKBU and e-commerce giant break world record for fast and accurate AI training
The team developed a new technique for training Artificial Intelligence (AI) machines faster than ever before, while maintaining accuracy. This new technique can be adopted in large-scale image classification, and it can also be applied to other AI applications.
EXCLUSIVE – Understanding Next Generation Sequencing
OpenGov Asia had the opportunity to interview Wolfgang Mertz, Chief Technology Officer, HPC, Life Sciences & Healthcare, EMEA, Dell EMC. He explains why Next Generation Sequencing is all the buzz and how to take the technology further.
Indonesia to launch database of start-ups
The start-up database will be accessible to the public and would be used or decision-making. The Government will be able to track which sector has more and which has less in relation to the number of start-ups. Moreover, it will attract more investors to invest in Indonesia.
Singapore’s guidelines for AI and data analytics in the financial sector
The Monetary Authority of Singapore releases a document titled “Principles to Promote Fairness, Ethics, Accountability and Transparency in the Use of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Singapore’s Financial Sector”. It seeks to help overcome negative impacts associated with the increasing use of artificial intelligence and data analytics.
NSW unveils cyber security exchange with India
Building links between the tech ecosystems in NSW and India will help grow and strengthen business partnerships, contribute to economic growth, skills development and job creation. Of particular focus are sectors such as agriculture, cyber security, health, education and financial services.
