Indonesia: New Tech Enhances Cancer Detection
BRIN’s pioneering use of microPET/CT technology enhances early cancer detection, aiming to improve diagnostics and treatment through advanced digital innovations, ultimately reducing cancer-related pain and mortality and setting new standards in healthcare.
Transforming Public Services: Indonesia’s MPP Initiative
Indonesia’s Public Service Malls initiative integrates diverse governmental services under one roof to enhance accessibility, efficiency, and service quality nationwide, driven by strong leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Indonesia: Digital Tech Empowers Disability Therapy
A team of doctoral students from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) has developed a deep learning-integrated camera for hand therapy, demonstrating the power of innovative technology to benefit patients and therapists.
Indonesia: AI Applications for Enhanced Diagnosis
The National Research and Innovation Agency is harnessing AI’s for malaria detection through microscopic imaging, improving diagnosis accuracy, showcasing its potential in medical research and diagnostics.
Connecting Nusantara: Indonesia’s Strategic Digital Advancements
Development in East Kalimantan is advancing with a focus on digital transformation, using the Palapa Ring Central network and advanced tech for robust connectivity and sector support, while preparing local human resources for the digital ecosystem.
New Zealand: AI Solutions for Faster Ambulance Response
A PhD candidate at Wellington University is leveraging machine learning to improve ambulance response times by processing real-time data for optimised dispatch and predictive analytics, potentially revolutionising emergency medical services.
Berkeley’s AI Solution for Sustainable Urban Transportation
Berkeley’s groundbreaking traffic signal control algorithm uses reinforcement learning to prioritise high-occupancy vehicles, enhancing urban mobility by reducing travel times and promoting sustainable transportation.
Indonesia: Tech-Driven Solutions for Waste Management
Kelurahan Warungboto, Yogyakarta, has rapidly grown in tourism and education, boosting local MSMEs and waste, while digitising banks and integrating apps, websites, and social media for sustainable development.
Empowering Thai Citizens: Digital Literacy for All Ages
The National Digital Economy and Society Committee (NCDC) launched training to enhance Thai citizens’ digital skills, focusing on the elderly, aiming to train 1,000 elderly by 2024, promoting digital inclusion and improving quality of life.
Indonesia Accelerating Digital Public Service Mall Implementation
The country is accelerating Digital Public Service Mall implementation, integrating advanced tech to streamline public services and enhance government efficiency and accessibility.
New Zealand: Digital Twins Advancing ICU Care
University of Canterbury researchers are pioneering advanced digital tech in ICUs, utilising digital twins and a digital cockpit to personalize ventilation and sedation, aiming to enhance patient care efficacy and reduce costs.
Thailand Strengthening Digital Resilience
Through proactive and robust policy frameworks, Thailand is addressing data privacy challenges and enhancing cybersecurity measures to ensure national prosperity, security, and sustainability in the face of evolving digital threats.
Indonesia’s Digital Leap in Maritime Security: AIS and Sat Tech
Indonesia leverages advanced digital and satellite tech to enhance maritime security, combat transnational crimes and ensure the safety of its vast naval territory through the Automatic Identification System and real-time ship monitoring.
MIT’s Revolutionary Brain Imaging Tech
An MIT team developed a technology for high-resolution, rapid imaging of whole human brain hemispheres, advancing neuroscience research and aiding in Alzheimer’s study, with broader biomedical applications.
Indonesia’s Multi-Level Approach to Developing Digital Talent
Educational institutions are urged to innovate curricula to meet market needs, bridging the skills gap with comprehensive training programs and scholarships, thus preparing a workforce for the digital economy.
Digital Tech Enhances BreastScreen Aotearoa
BreastScreen Aotearoa Quality Improvement Action Plan aims to revolutionise breast cancer screening through the integration of advanced digital technology, enhancing accessibility, efficiency, and personalised care for women across the country.
West Java’s Blueprint for Smart and Sustainable Cities
The transformation of Jatinangor into a City of Digital Knowledge, led by ITB and the West Java Provincial Government, aims to integrate advanced digital infrastructure, enhance digital literacy, foster innovation, and ensure sustainability, setting a model for future smart cities in Indonesia.
Thailand: Enhancing Digital Literacy for the Future
A Thai initiative led by a digital technology specialist aims to train 10,000 individuals by 2024, focusing on digital literacy, cyber security, creative technology use, and computational thinking to enhance nationwide digital skills.
Sequencing Lab: Driving Indonesia’s Genomic Revolution
Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency is enhancing genomic research through its Sequencing Lab in Cibinong, focusing on acquiring and analysing genomic data for DNA/RNA sequence-based analysis.
Sustainable Computing: NSF’s Plan to Transform ICT Infrastructure
The NSF has initiated a research project to cut the computing industry’s carbon footprint by 45% by 2030 through sustainable data centre designs, energy optimisation, and better carbon measurement practices.
Indonesia’s First Large-Scale Radio Telescope Initiative
BRIN is developing a 20-metre radio telescope at Timau National Observatory, enhancing global cooperation, scientific research, and technological innovation while addressing equatorial antenna placement challenges and advancing digital technology integration.
New Zealand: Digital Advancements in Maritime Security
The successful Operation Tui Moana showcases the pivotal role of digital tech, particularly through the advanced capabilities of the P-8A Poseidon aircraft, in enhancing maritime security and combating illegal fishing activities in the Pacific region.
Indonesia Boots Connectivity with Wi-Fi 7
Telkomsel is pioneering Wi-Fi 7 in Indonesia, promising faster internet speeds and better connectivity which supports Indonesia’s Digital Vision 2045 of driving digital transformation and economic growth.
New Zealand: VR Tech for Training in Early Childhood Education
A study from the University of Canterbury uses VR technology to address the lack of practical experience with infants in early childhood education and aims to enhance relational skills for educators.
Thailand: Blockchain for Sustainable Organic Food Supply Chains
Khon Kaen University’s “Ugly Veggies Plus” project, leveraging retrospective technology and a low-carbon economy to enhance the organic food supply chain, aims to sustainably boost national competitiveness.
Revolutionising Fabric-Based KMC Monitoring in the U.S.
Columbia Engineering’s innovative fabric-based technology revolutionises Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) by enabling continuous, accurate monitoring of infants’ vital signs without rigid sensors, enhancing neonatal care, and demonstrating digital technology’s transformative potential in healthcare.
Indonesia: Digital Radiopharmaceuticals for Cancer Care
BRIN and PET IC UNN collaborate to harness advanced digital tech, developing a promising fibroblast-activated protein inhibitor for enhanced cancer diagnosis and therapy, aiming to revolutionise treatment outcomes and radiopharmaceutical innovation.
Thailand: Low-Orbit Satellite Trials in Key Sectors
A seminar on low-orbit satellite terminals in Thailand marked a milestone in Thai space technology, emphasising their transformative potential for societal challenges and sustainable development.
MIT’s Breakthrough in Portable 3D Printing
Researchers from MIT and the University of Texas at Austin have demonstrated the first chip-based 3D printer, using a millimetre-scale photonic chip to emit reconfigurable beams of light into resin, curing it into solid shapes.
Nusantara: Digital Connectivity at the Core
President Jokowi confirms the relocation of Indonesia’s capital to Nusantara, aiming for a comprehensive transformation that includes advanced technology and sustainable growth to redefine the nation’s future.
