Collaboration Between Singapore and Malaysia to Link National Payment Systems
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and Bank Negara Malaysia announced their latest efforts to link their payment systems, allowing residents of the countries to transfer funds using their mobile phone numbers.
Twelfth Malaysia Plan Aims to Boost Tech Adoption
Malaysia recently unveiled the 12th Malaysia Plan which is anchored on three key themes and four catalytic policy enablers focusing on developing talent, accelerating tech adoption and innovation, enhancing connectivity.
Vietnam Accelerates Investment in Artificial Intelligence
Domestic tech giants and innovative start-ups are accelerating their investment and taking solid steps to research and apply AI in new applications and business models.
Adapting New Payment Solutions to Accelerate Digital Transformation in the Philippines
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has launched their latest payment initiative to ensure that every Filipino can participate meaningfully in an increasingly digital Philippine economy.
Funding Boost for UOW Researchers for AI-driven Cyber Solutions for Defence
Two UOW projects have been awarded funding which supports collaboration between researchers, industry and the Defence Science and Technology Group to research emerging and future technologies to safeguard Australia.
Kerala, India Inaugurates Digital Hub to Support Start-Ups
The Digital Hub is home to a design incubator, healthcare incubator, centre of excellence for mouser electronics, co-working spaces, design studios, investors hive, and an innovation centre.
The Philippines to Set Up ‘Resiliency Route’ for National Broadband Programme
The Department of Information and Communications Technology announced that it is speeding up the development of a supplemental infrastructure known as the “resiliency route” for Phase 1 of the National Broadband Program.
HKUST Partners to Empower Future Digital Talent
HKUST University has aided in the development of a curriculum to equip both its own students, as well as those from other partnering universities, with digital marketing skills them thrive in the new digital era.
Vietnam Launches ‘Internet Connection and Computers for Students’ Programme
The COVID-19 pandemic has had many impacts on socio-economic life, in which education is one of the most affected sectors; the country is looking to implement better online teaching and learning initiatives to adapt to the new normal.
New Zealand to Develop the World’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plant in Southland
New Zealand’s major power companies are looking to build the world’s largest green hydrogen plant in Southland to help the country achieve net-zero carbon emissions and produce renewable energy.