China to launch national AI strategy
Government to set up dedicated fund to develop the tech.
How Philippines is using AI to detect malaria
AI identifies malaria in blood samples snaps.
How this woman led an open government revolution
Interview with Pia Mancini, co-founder of The Net Party.
A quarter of Indonesian kids don’t own birth certificates, Government reveals
Increase in cases from 31% in 2014 to 74% last year.
India launches site for agencies to share code
Aims to promote open source development among agencies and the public.
How did Fukuoka fix that massive hole in just a week?
Interview with Soichiro Takashima, Mayor of the Japanese city.
Singapore MSO announces S$5m innovation warchest
Municipal Services Office will work with agencies to scale new solutions.
India makes e-procurement mandatory for all of government
Move to further streamline public sector procurement.
Thailand government starts digital training for officials
Signs MOU with two local institutes.
Exclusive: Denmark’s vision for digital government
Interview with Lars Frelle-Petersen, Director General at the Danish Agency for Digitisation.
AI a priority in UK’s digital strategy
Digital strategy includes US$21.5 mn fund for universities to research AI and robotics.
Singapore to overhaul its digital identity scheme
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong points to Estonia’s digital identity as a benchmark.
Interview: Mayor of Perth City Council
Revamping urban spaces, smart poles, and the majestic Swan River.
Singapore’s central bank sets up dedicated data analytics team
The new unit will start operations in March.