AI and IoT to enhance HK escalators
In a bid to make escalators and elevators more intelligent, AI and IoT are being deployed and by connecting them to the cloud, data can be collected, stored and analysed.
Malaysian MoH developing electronic medical record system
An integral part of the MOH Malaysia’s ICT Strategic Plan is to achieve a standardised digital health agenda and an integrated healthcare system to provide comprehensive health services to the people.
Augmented Reality brings art to life in Victoria, Australia
The Victorian Government has funded an augmented reality app in order to breathe life into Australia’s largest outdoor art gallery, the Silo Art Trail.
NTU scientists create a new method for studying radiation damage to molecules
The method uses the dissolving of organic molecules in water to re-create the state in which molecules are found in biological tissue.
NZ boosts Technology Incubators to promote commercialisation of innovation
Technology Incubators will be receiving an extra NZ$ 9 million in Government funding to support businesses to scale up and commercialise their ideas.
Kerala, India to train mothers in technology
The Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE), through its Hi-Tech programme, has decided to train mothers of students in technology with the high-tech facilities set up in schools as part of the government’s Public Education Rejuvenation Mission. The project will start next month. One of the main objectives is to ensure the better use […]
Thai tech R&D spending growing exponentially
The government is promoting 12 targeted S-curve industries in advanced technology and innovation to push forward the country’s economy including intelligent electronics, advanced agriculture and biotech.
South Australia fights agricultural pests with cutting edge technology
The iMapPESTS Sentinel has sensors built to automatically retract a six-metre insect trap and safely pack away the device and robotic systems for intelligent sampling.
Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) to be fully covered by IoT network
In an effort to drive it’s digital transformation goals, around 1,000 Narrow Band-IoT broadcasting stations have been activated, covering the whole city.
The Philippines to join the APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules System
The APEC CBPR certification serves as a seal of privacy compliance and accountability, creating a competitive advantage in both local and global markets.
Cost-saving shopping app from Consumers Association of Singapore
Users of the app can search for an item, look up on which retailer is offering the lowest price and be informed and updated on price changes.
New procedure for detecting a curable form of hypertension
11C-Metomidate PET/CT scan is used to detect small growths in a patient’s glands and if excessive hormone aldosterone is produced which causes hypertension.