Malaysia gets first blockchain bank
The bank will be handling financial investments related to the Blockchain, cryptocurrency, and other digital banking services.
Indian Railways on the right track
The Government is working towards a more digitally inclusive railway system network for the country. Booking tickets online is easier and more accessible through its mobile app. It is also providing Wi-Fi services in 715 stations and plans for the complete electrification of railways in the next four years.
Malaysian railway tech company to expand internationally
Being the first Malaysian company to be qualified for SIL2, the tech company is now poised to become a global player in the Rail Industry, bringing the tech to Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Hong Kong.
Biopsy needle to help make brain surgeries safer
The fibre-optic camera, having the size of a human hair, shines infrared light onto the brain tissue. The computer system behind the needle will then identify the blood vessel and alerts the surgeon.
Hong Kong universities’ MoU for academic collaboration
The signing of collaborative agreement will bolster support for the nation’s development strategy and meet the societal needs in the development of the Greater Bay Area, particularly with regards to tech and digital transformation.
EXCLUSIVE: Cybersecurity is no child’s play
Young or old, good cyber hygiene practices must be learnt by all these days. Global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky Lab, shares with OpenGov Asia how they’re advancing cyber awareness in the region through their latest evangelists – primary school students.
Digital ID in Thailand entering test phase
The Digital ID will enable users to do mobile banking without any documents. Moreover, facial recognition tech will be used in the Digital ID to prevent criminals from assuming fraudulent identities or stealing legitimate ones.
How telemedicine leads to better healthcare (Part 2)
How far can healthcare go? Very far apparently, thanks to advancements in ICT infrastructure. Dr Zoran Bolevich, Chief Information Officer of NSW Health and Chief Executive of eHealth NSW, shares with OpenGov Asia why distance is becoming less of a hassle in delivering world class healthcare to the even the remotest individual.
India and the digital revolution
In its report, India’s Policy Commission said the country should have physical digital connectivity, 100% basic digital literacy throughout the country and easy access to online government services.
Hong Kong is now the world’s top IPO market for 2018
A record 208 businesses are debuting in Hong Kong this year; of the 133 IPOs on the main board, 36 are by “new economy” companies in high-growth tech fields.
Indonesia’s digital economy predicted to lead Southeast Asia by 2025
The growth will be caused by four digital services: e-commerce, online travel, ride-hailing services, and online media. The increase in digital services available diversifies the product and service choices for Indonesia’s 150 million smartphone users.
UTM team wins big in national tech competition
The team’s aims to have another commercially viable research product for the country. The product is at final prototype development stage under the Prototype Development Fund Program facilitated by the Innovation and Commercialization Centre (ICC).
HKBU student develops software for severely disabled people
The CP2Joy project is an integrated and collaborative joint project from the Department of Computer Science, the Centre for Innovative Service-Learning and the School of Business at HKBU; the software will have a trial run in a special school aimed at extending the system to more users in need.
EXCLUSIVE: How telemedicine can lead to better healthcare outcomes (part 1)
How far can healthcare go? Very far apparently, thanks to advancements in ICT infrastructure. Dr Zoran Bolevich, Chief Information Officer of NSW Health and Chief Executive of eHealth NSW, shares with OpenGov Asia why distance is becoming less of a hassle in delivering world class healthcare to the even the remotest individual.
SME Corp. Malaysia and tech firm issue research on accelerating digitalisation
Whitepaper proposes way forward to help SMEs cross the ‘digitalisation chasm’ and to uncover their full digital strength with the help of the Government and private sectors.
India plans for an EV-friendly ecosystem
The FAME scheme aims to provide monetary incentives for the adoption of hybrid and electric technologies.
PNB and Maybank launch digital platform for customers
In addition to the new services, the firms also announced that by end of 2018, SMEs will be able to transfer funds on behalf of their employees to ASNB via M2U Biz.
3D imaging scanner to strengthen NZ’s biosecurity measures
Initially installed at the Auckland Airport, the goal is to ultimately put this technology in place across the passenger, mail and cargo pathways as traveller numbers and trade increases.
Malaysia’s Cyberjaya will be revitalised as a tech hub
Leaders state that the government believes that Malaysia has massive potential to become a battery development and manufacturing hub. The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development is engaging in multiple knowledge sharing sessions with the private sectors of Japan, China and the US to identify ways to boost tech in the nation.
Thailand’s Gen Z look forward to tech careers
Survey finds 97% of respondents in Thailand want to work with cutting-edge technology in their future careers, higher than the global average of 80% and Southeast Asian average of 90%.
HKUST signs MoU with elder care facility to partner in tech and research
The collaboration also serves to address some major challenges of the local gerontechnology sector, such as lack of collaboration among academia, government and non-government organizations, as well as a lack of test beds for gerontechnology products.
The promotion of online education in India
India has initiated several projects to make e-education easily accessible to its students and educators. Some of these projects include e-pathshala, the ShaGun portal, and the National Digital Library.
PolyU launches platform that matches scholars and business leaders
The Forum aims to generate exchanges and potential partnerships between academics and businesses to translate knowledge and research into commercial applications that foster economic and social development. Through the Forum, PolyU hopes to facilitate business matching and knowledge transfer.
Agreement for smart water and waste water facilities signed
The joint venture agreement establishes an innovative framework that equitably balances risks and returns. It offers one of the lowest tariffs across the Philippines while ensuring the availability of next generation smart water and wastewater services.
Exclusive: Why tech savvy enterprises are not always cybersecure
There are many facets to locking down a water tight cybersecurity strategy. Endpoint protection is just one way to manage threats. OpenGov Asia chats with Stephan Neumeier and Vitaly Kamluk from Kaspersky Lab to hear what they have to say about enterprise security today.
Thailand’s Ministry of Science and Technology signs MoU with Canadian National Research Council
The partnership will facilitate connections and business opportunities for companies in the food sector, and in the Protein Industries Supercluster with Thailand and other Southeast Asian economies.
Malaysian expert says automation is the way forward
Malaysian government urged to look into technological transformation in industry, such as automation, for a comprehensive solution to both the issues of dependency on foreign labour and unemployability of local graduates.
HKSTP partner company launches innovative integrated chip technology
It is expected that evolutionary technology will make PMOLED touch and display screens for smart devices thinner, lighter, cheaper and more efficient to manufacture.
MoU to strengthen Additive Manufacturing in Sydney
The collaboration will drive the research and development needed to learn how this disruption to manufacturing can be harnessed for economic benefit.
PolyU develops state-of-the-art tool and tech to support HK lunar probe
The CPS is the first Hong Kong-made and developed instrument being deployed for the nation’s lunar exploration programme since its launch in 2007. Technological contributions include the design and development of an advanced Camera Pointing System, and an innovative lunar topographic mapping and geomorphological analysis technique in landing site characterisation for the spacecraft.
