Singapore Launches CrowdTaskSG
CrowdTaskSG, initiated by GovTech, is a platform allowing any Singaporean government department to engage citizens through the crowdsourcing of tasks such as surveys, opinion polls and translation requests, among others.
Vietnam Targets Transparent Digital Financial Ecosystem by 2030
By 2030, the Ministry aims to establish a developed digital financial ecosystem with enhanced cybersecurity and efficiency. It will apply industry 4.0 technologies and leverage the progress that’s been made with the e-government to transform the finance sector.
PolyU Launches First-of-its-Kind VR Learning System
The first-of-its-kind virtual learning system helps students improve soft skills essential for their clinical practice, including situation awareness, handling emergencies, as well as decision-making and communication skills.
U.S. Releases Election Cybersecurity Toolkit
The U.S. CISA tool assists state and local election authorities in protecting themselves against ransomware, phishing and DDoS assaults and their website provides a wealth of information and advice on topics from cyber to physical security for polling places and election officials.
Internet-Connected Philippine Financial Services
Through satellite internet, PhilSA, DOST-ASTI and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas have taken the initial steps toward financial inclusiveness and connectivity, especially for unserved, underserved areas and unbanked communities.
Mitigating Earthquake, Tsunami Risk in Indonesia
As part of its service programme, Indonesia’s Bandung Institute of Technology used science and art-based innovation in an effort to reduce earthquake and tsunami disaster risks around Lebak Coast, Banten.