Singapore Tests Contact Tracing Device for Worksites
The platform is in response to a challenge the Building and Construction Authority had put out for a tech solution that could manage COVID-19 contact tracing at construction sites and other workplaces.
Malaysia Among top E-commerce ASEAN markets
Malaysia is poised to maintain its position as one of the top eCommerce markets in ASEAN. Endorsed by the National Council on Digital Economy and 4IR, NESR 2.0 aims to catalyse growth for the nations e-commerce sector.
Vietnam, Russia promote AI cooperation
Industry experts highlighted priorities for cooperation between the two countries in information technology and digital transformation and made interactive proposals in the AI field.
DICT Expands Free Wi-Fi for All Programme in the Philippines
The agency deployed a total of 20 internet hotspots with four Wi-Fi access points in five different locations in the northernmost part of the country.
Victoria Launches New Digital Literacy Programme
The Digital Literacy pre-course IS in response to the online transition of programs during the COVID-19 pandemic and because many AMES clients had not used a computer or smartphone before arriving in Australia.
New Zealand Adopts New Earthquake Detection System
The nation along with Greece has become the first countries to get a technology that turns smartphones into earthquake detectors that deliver automated early warnings.
NSW Customer Service department IT teams to merge
The planned restructure, which is currently out for consultation and is expected to be finalised by August 2021, will combine the chief information office and chief technology office groups into a single IT entity.
Fintech Superior to Banks During Ramadan in Indonesia
Of the total research respondents, 80% chose to use digital wallets during Ramadan and Eid and made payments using digital money during these times.