UNSW collaborating with French organisations for solar energy and remote sensing research
Agreements were signed with the
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France’s largest government
research organisation and the Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales, the French
Space Agency. In addition, Silicon Quantum Computing Pty Ltd entered into a
collaboration with Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique et aux Energies
Alternatives.
Singtel and Razer to create one of the largest connected e-payment networks in south-east Asia
Mobile wallet users of Singtel and its regional associates
will be able to access Razer’s e-payment merchant network of over a million
payment points, the zGold virtual credit system, and Razer’s full suite of
gamer-related digital services.
Cyber Security Agency of Singapore launches second National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign
The campaign will
focus on communicating to the public four important cybersecurity tips, namely
to (i) use an anti-virus software, (ii) use strong passwords and enable
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), (iii) spot signs of phishing and (iv) update
their software as soon as possible.
PM Lee highlights impact of technological disruption in May Day Rally speech
“I know that it is not easy to change. I know it is coming
fast and furious, and many workers worry about the pace of change. But the
Government and the Labour Movement, we will walk with you and support you all
the way.”
China plans to deploy automated driving system for high-speed railways
The world’s first automated drive high-speed system, with a
designed speed of up to 350 kilometers per hour, will be tested on the railway
line that will link Beijing and Zhangjiakou, host cities of the 2022 Winter
Olympics.
Australian Government releases new national security science and technology policy agenda
Areas of focus include cyber security, intelligence, border
security and identity management, investigative support and forensic science, preparedness
to prevent and respond to incidents and technology foresighting.
Dubai unveils blockchain-based corporate registry project
The project aims to streamline the process of setting up and
operating a business, roll out digital exchange of trade licenses and related
documentation for all business activities, and ensure regulatory compliance
across Dubai’s business ecosystem.
Victoria investing A$17.6 million to deliver state’s Cyber Security Strategy
This funding intends to ensure that the Victorian Government
has the strong cyber security capabilities required to protect the delivery of
public services through a whole-of-government approach. The Budget also
includes A$2.6 million to assist the Office of the Victorian Information
Commissioner to better support government in protecting the privacy of
Victorians.
IP Australia launches new AI-enhanced tool to simplify trade mark filing process
The new tool helps address the challenge of identifying the
right goods and/or services classes for a trade mark that has long been an area
of confusion for customers and one where they can make costly mistakes.
Australian Government announces A$65 million investment to reform country’s data system
The Australian Government will establish a position called
the National Data Commissioner to be the trusted overseer of the public data
system. The Government will also introduce legislation establishing
institutional and governance arrangements including Accredited Data Authorities
and a trusted user framework to facilitate better sharing of data.
