The driving force behind digitalisation and how to make it work?
The execution challenge remains. It’s easy to discuss and express the importance of digitalisation, and the value-adds. But the hardest question is how to make it happen within an acceptable time and in a cost-effective way?
Massive Investments Lined up in Asia Pacific for Smart Cities Initiatives
An impressive figure of $63.4 billion has been earmarked for investment in Smart City technology in the Asia Pacific region,
OpenGov speaks to Mr. Ahman Sya, Ministry of Tourism, Indonesia
OpenGov spoke with Mr. Ahman Sya, Minister of Institutional Development, the Ministry of Tourism on how they are approaching a journey towards smarter tourism.
Thai Government under Cyber Attack
Citizens launch Cyber Attack
Drones are a part of Singapore’s Smart Nation strategy
Government is using Drones to collect data – fast!
OpenGov speaks to Ari Santoso, Ministry of Education and Culture, Indonesia
Mr. Ari Santoso, Head of IT for the Ministry of Education and Culture, Indonesia
Philippines Collaborative Government Improve Disaster Response and Management
When Typhoon Koppu hit The Philippines at the weekend, the carnage and destruction was not as bad as what was first predicted. And credit can be given to the communications between agencies in the country as well as regular updates from weather bureau PAGASA and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, local governments, the private sector, the Red Cross and other organisations.
Online Health Records for Singaporeans
This week, Singaporeans and Permanent Residents will have online access to their health records at public hospitals and polyclinics for the first time due to a portal called HealthHub. Launched officially by Health Minister Gan Kim Yong at the Healthy Lifestyle Festival SG roadshow.
Cambodia Prime Minister uses Social Media to connect
We now have seen the latest head of country in Asia embrace Facebook – Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen. The Prime Minister has been in power for more than 30 years. He’s gone on record to say he would not be part of the social media world.
LTA Singapore using crowdsourcing to better services
One more example of crowdsourcing in Singapore by LTA
Singapore creates more apps for Chinese tourists
China is Singapore’s second largest tourist market, with 1.7 million tourists contributing S$2.6 billion in tourism revenue in 2014.
Singapore invests in improving logistics
A total of S$20 million will be set aside for a pilot of integrated delivery systems for malls – a move that could transform domestic logistics, announced Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
NSW bidding to be APACs next Tech Hub
Mike Baird, Head of the NSW government, talked of his vision for the $20 billion redevelopment of waterfront land in Sydney’s inner west, (Close to Sydney Harbour) to become a tech hub.
Malaysia 2016 Budget to Boost Nationwide Technology & Innovation
2016 budget focuses on innovation to help entrepreneurship, SMEs and startups nationwide
OpenGov speaks to Mr Kemas Mohd. Nur Asikin, Head of Data Centre and ICT, Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing in Indonesia
The Ministry of Public Works supports Highway, Public housing, water resources, human settlement (drainage), public housing, Construction, POPS, R&D and Coordinating agencies.
US Education to spur Innovation in Local Government
US Government to use behavioral economics and psychology tohelp create even better and more successful government policies.
Health IT interoperability proves to be costly for ACOs. Some spending more than $1 million!
Access to external clinical data and data integration proves a challenge for US Healthcare. Health IT interoperability proves to be a costly endeavor for ACOs as well. As many as 25 percent of respondents reported spending more than $1 million on developing ACO interoperability.
Morten Kabell Mayor of Copenhagen and others are in Singapore to discuss smarter sustainable cities
Denmark has a population quite close to that of Singapore – 5.6 million. They also have ambitious goals, and one is to have 100% renewable energy nationwide by 2050.
Singapore to Help India Build First Planned Smart City – Amaravati
Singapore Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr S. Iswaran visits Amaravati – Indias first planned Smart city.
World Bank Group Choose Singapore to Establish Major Infrastructure and Urban Development Hub
Sustainable Infrastructure and Urban Development critical for economic growth
Singapore leading Cleantech innovation in Asia
International Companies making Singapore Headquarters for Clean Technology
Singapore Ministry of Defence recognises technological expertise at awards ceremony
The defence technology community plays crucial role in sharpening the Singapore Armed Forces technological edge
Good progress for the Sustainable Singapore Blueprint 2015
The Sustainable Singapore Blueprint (SSB) 2015 has made good progress since its launch by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in November 2014. Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources said at the launch of the Clean and Green SG50 (CG SG50) that “the Sustainable Singapore Blueprint (SSB) has made progress since its […]
Government looking towards Unified Communications for a healthy work-life balance
OpenGov and its partner Polycom held an informative breakfast dialogue (29 Oct) with Indonesian ICT leaders from public sector, healthcare and education to discuss the benefits of Unified Communications. 33 attendees from 17 unique agencies, hospitals and universities came together to discuss the future of the workplace.
A new chapter towards the transformation of Singapores education system
Singaporeans have the opportunities to develop and maximise their potential through lifelong learning, even after the formal learning years. The aim is for citizens to take greater ownership of their own learning path to stay relevant and skilled today as well as for the future.
Government Supports Singapore Food Outlets Adopting Digital Service Solutions
Another key trend which we have noticed is the sector’s continued heavy reliance on manpower.
OpenGov speaks to Soren Kvist, Copenhagen Solutions Lab, City of Copenhagen
OpenGov had the pleasure to speak with Mr. Soren Kvist, Chief Adviser of Copenhagen Solutions Lab, City of Copenhagen, while his team was visiting Singapore this past week. We were interested in how they managed their journey towards a smarter future, what they have to share with Singapore, and what makes Copenhagen a truly unique Smart City development.
Disaster relief efforts show promise of analytics and unrelated data sources
As monsoon season begins, many Nepal earthquake victims have shelter over their heads thanks in part to an unlikely intersection of two SAS global development projects.
New $8 million Singaporean research facility to develop greener maritime energy solutions
The S$8 million facility will also serve as an educational platform for polytechnic students, undergraduates, and PhD candidates to get hands-on experience in sustainable maritime technologies and innovation.
SMS for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Dr. Mohamad Maliki Osman discusses Sustainable Development and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Dr Maliki spoke at the first plenary session on 5 November 2015 entitled: “Climate Change, 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management”.
