Thailand working to attract tech investment
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The new ‘Thailand Plus’ package includes a measure for STEM development wherein expenses spent hiring new highly skilled manpower, in fields of science and tech will be entitled to special deduction.
NUS researchers create STAMP technology – a less invasive biopsy procedure
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STAMP achieved a high diagnostic accuracy of above 94 per cent for diagnosis of breast cancer. It also provided crucial clinical information which is usually obtained post-surgery.
Singapore and China researchers propose process flow for 3D printing of miniature soft robotic actuators
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These miniature small soft robots are very useful for navigating within small and space-restricted areas and for controlling small objects.
Pushing forward Thailand 4.0
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Thailand is pushing forward with its tech-driven economic goals through tax incentives, smart visas, better infrastructure and a highly-skilled workforce.
Malaysia will fully adopt 5G by 2023
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Malaysia regards digital technology as the driving factor for innovation and growth in many important areas including diplomacy which will be aided by 5G tech.
Vietnam’s 5G rollout plan
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Vietnam plans to become one of the first countries to pilot 5G technology. Results from the implementation of the first official 5G connection far exceeded existing speeds and is a key step in commercialisation of the technology in 2020.
Autonomous cars can increase older people’s independence
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The trial looks into how autonomous vehicles could increase mobility for older people and help keep them connected with their family and community.