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.
AI’s Role in Indonesia’s Digital Vigilance Strategy
Indonesian Minister Budi Arie Setiadi collaborates with a major technology company to leverage AI technology in combating online gambling, aiming to enhance the speed and accuracy of identifying and removing illegal content.
Thailand Spurring Digital Inclusion and Growth
Thailand is enhancing its digital literacy initiatives, involving AI integration and comprehensive digital policies, to ensure that the benefits of digital technology are accessible to all segments of Thai society.
IoT Smart Meters: Revolutionising Indonesia’s Water Management
The IoT-based prepaid water meter system revolutionizes Indonesia’s water management, enhancing accuracy and efficiency while tackling non-revenue water issues and driving digital transformation.
New Zealand: AI Transformative Impact on Healthcare
New Zealand is embarking on several innovations in medical research breakthroughs with AI development, elevating the standards of patient care and treatment precision, aims to integrate AI effectively across various healthcare sectors, positioning itself as a leader in AI-driven medical innovation.
Digital Solutions for Sustainable U.S. Agriculture
Pioneering work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory used advanced AI tools to revolutionise crop development for biofuels, biomaterials and carbon sequestration, exemplifying the transformative potential of digital innovation in agriculture.
Synthetic Aperture Radar: Revolutionising Digital Imaging in Indonesia
SAR uses microwaves to create detailed images regardless of time or weather, with broad applications in military, agriculture, disaster management, and more, with ongoing research in Indonesia aiming for technological mastery.
Thailand Strengthens Anti-Fraud Measures
Thailand launched a major initiative to eliminate fraudulent SIM cards linked to bank accounts, enhancing digital security, involving multiple government agencies and aims to ensure secure digital transactions and protect citizens from digital fraud.
AI-Driven Security: NIST’s Surveillance and Age Verification
The NIST evaluated AEV software for age estimation, which is crucial for age-restricted activities like purchasing alcohol or accessing mature content online, emphasising the need for innovative security solutions, aimed to improve software performance and highlighted the importance of adapting to new digital challenges for safer online environments.
Indonesia: ITB’s Training on Essential Data Management Skills
ITB’s training focused on enhancing data quality and integrating digital tech to improve data management and public service efficiency, covering topics like data quality, socialising the ITB Data Centre API and creating a unified and accessible data system.
Thailand’s Gaming Industry Driving Economic Growth
Thailand’s gaming industry experiences remarkable growth, driven by government initiatives and support from organisations like DEPA, aiming to nurture talent, foster innovation, and position the country as a global leader in digital gaming.
New Zealand: AI for Medication Management for Elderly
AI advancements offer solutions to polypharmacy challenges among older adults, exemplified by a New Zealand project to enhance medication safety and healthcare delivery for the elderly.
MIT’s Quantum System-on-Chip Breakthrough
Researchers from MIT and a non-profit corporation have developed a scalable quantum-system-on-chip integrating thousands of qubits for large-scale quantum computing, addressing the scalability and control challenges critical for practical quantum computing applications.
Khru Prom AI Chatbot Transforming Education in Thailand
Khru Prom is an AI-driven chatbot that is revolutionising educational services by providing efficient communication, access to information, and multilingual support to students, lecturers, and users.
New Zealand: Navigating the Rise of Cyber Scams
The prevalence of cyber scams, exemplified by the resurgence of a term deposit scam in Auckland, underscores the need for heightened vigilance in the digital landscape, prompting authorities to advocate proactive measures and community awareness.
Indonesia’s Digital Vision 2045: Cybersecurity at the Core
The country emphasises cybersecurity as a crucial element in the Vision of Digital Indonesia 2045, aiming to guide the nation’s digital transformation through robust strategies stakeholder collaboration, and enhanced digital literacy.
Open DAGIR Transforms DoD’s Data and AI Capabilities in the U.S.
DAO’s Open DAGIR interoperable, multi-vendor ecosystem aims to advance the Department of Defence’s data, analytics and AI capabilities, promoting innovation and operational efficiency while preserving government data ownership.
Accelerating Health Digital Transformation in Indonesia
Indonesia accelerates digital health transformation, enabling real-time disease monitoring, data integration, and improved decision-making, emphasising digital literacy and data ethics to ensure technology benefits public health while safeguarding privacy.
New Zealand: Propelling Taranaki’s Digital Transformation
The Western Institute of Technology (WITT) and a private training organisation partner to deliver top-tier IT training in Taranaki, enhancing digital capabilities in cyber security, software development, and more, to meet the growing demand and foster regional technological innovation.
Thailand: Advancing Communities and Digital Initiatives
Mr Phuchapong Nodthaisong, Secretary-General of the National Digital Economy and Society Committee, led a visit to Chiang Rai’s Community Digital Centre to boost staff morale and discuss policies for enhancing digital literacy, infrastructure, and startup support.
Zero Trust Framework: NSA’s Blueprint for Enhanced Security
The National Security Agency (NSA) is actively aiding the DoD in implementing Zero Trust systems, with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity across sectors, by developing guidance to integrate Zero Trust principles, aiming to strengthen critical infrastructure and key resources against cyber threats.
Indonesia-China Alliance on AI and Telecom
Minister Budi Arie Setiadi aims to strengthen Indonesia-China digital cooperation, focusing on AI and 5G/6G technologies, seeking to explore deeper collaboration and advance Indonesia’s digital transformation, especially in remote areas.
Thailand and China Strengthen Cybersecurity Cooperation
Thailand’s Minister of Digital Economy and Society welcomed China’s Deputy Minister of the Cyberspace Administration in Bangkok, fostering collaboration to address cyber threats and strengthen cybersecurity measures between the two nations.
