Citizen Experience
Digital Inclusion: Engaging the Elderly in Thailand
Thailand’s Community Digital Centres Advancing Inclusion
Indonesia Fostering an Inclusive Digital Economy
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, has taken significant steps to strengthen ties with Japan and India in discussions surrounding key digital economy issues, fostering digital inclusivity and digital growth within the countries.
Project Overwatch: Singapore’s Transport Evolution
Project Overwatch is an example of Singapore’s commitment to utilising digital tech, notably AI and real-time data analytics, to revolutionise and enhance the reliability, efficiency, and overall commuter experience of the nation’s public transport system.
India Introduces AI and NFC to UPI Landscape
The RBI has rolled out new features for UPI, including ‘conversation payments,’ leveraging AI systems for streamlined transactions, an increased transaction limit for UPI Lite, and the integration of offline UPI payments via near-field communication technology.
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Bill
India has approved the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill of 2023, a transformative legislation aimed at safeguarding digital personal data, ensuring individual rights, promoting transparency, and fostering innovation while offering a concise, accessible, and accountable framework.
Singapore’s Enabling Services Hub Fostering Inclusion
The launch of Singapore’s Enabling Services Hub marks a significant step towards an inclusive society, offering tailored daily living and digital skills programmes that empower individuals with disabilities and foster community, while enhancing their overall quality of life.
Integrating Technology and Well-being
Healthcare engineering emerges as a transformative force, uniting technological innovation and wellness, as experts like Professor Kalaivani Chellappan emphasise its pivotal role in enhancing healthcare solutions, bridging the gap between technology and patient care