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22 Apr 2013
S Cube Design Lab, designers from Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) received the Silver A’Design Award at the A’DESIGN AWARD & COMPETITION with “Puncheart”, a squeeze punch. More than 4500 art works from about 140 countries entered this competition.
09 Apr 2013
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has won the Best Green ICT (Adoption - Organisations) Silver Award in the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2013 for the project “A Greener Era – start from here (Greening University Administration – Out with the Old! )”
09 Apr 2013
The UPM team designed and developed a software to be installed in Android- based mobile devices, which can be used as a scanner to scan the barcode of a product to verify of its halal status from a database.
08 Apr 2013
Singapore, 9 April 2013 – GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and A*STAR’s Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences (ICES) have signed a five-year strategic agreement to develop new evidence based formulations (EBFs) specifically for emerging markets. EBFs are medicines which are reformulated to provide additional patient benefit.
27 Mar 2013
Singapore, 27 March - A*STAR’s IME and United Test and Assembly Center (UTAC), announced a collaboration to develop a 2.5D Through-Silicon-Interposer (TSI) platform which will enable UTAC to join the scarce list of suppliers in offering fine-pitch 2.5D TSI packaging solutions.
26 Mar 2013
Singapore and Tokyo, 26 March – Singapore’s A*STAR, and Fujitsu Limited (Fujitsu) have signed a MoU to explore the creation of the first Centre of Excellence for Computational Social Science and Engineering in Singapore to identify technological solutions for sustainable urban development.
20 Mar 2013
At its first glance, the mannequin ‘i.Dummy’ developed by researchers of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) looks no different from an ordinary dummy but it is no plain stuff - this sophisticated mannequin can change its body shape and size or even elongate at the point of a fingertip on computer.
17 Mar 2013
Singapore, 18 March 2013 – Imagine a sensor about the size of a 50-cent coin that can remotely diagnose the ‘health’ of a motor without anyone having to physically inspect the motor. Hoestar has licensed IMRE’s piezoelectric sensor technology to automate the monitoring of vibration and physical stresses of machinery.
15 Mar 2013
Professor Albert PC Chan of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has been recently appointed by the Swedish Research Council Formas as a member of the review panel in built environment.
06 Mar 2013
This book explores the place of poor people within a rich variety of value chains, focusing upon lagging, rural regions in Africa and Asia, and how they can “upgrade” within such chains.
22 Feb 2013
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) hosted an international symposium at the UNIST-OLYMPUS Biomedical Imaging Center (UOBC) on February 19, 2013 with over 100 participants including international scholars, medical professionals, business leaders, researchers and students.
30 Jan 2013
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today (30 January) conferred the honorary title of University Fellowship upon six outstanding individuals to pay tribute to their significant contributions to the University and the community.
16 Jan 2013
The Troels H. Povlsen Care Apparel Centre (CAC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)'s Institute of Textiles and Clothing has specially designed 100% cotton undergarments for the elderly and donated to three care homes of Helping Hand recently, at a total value of HK$120,000.
09 Jan 2013
The research results of a PolyU team have shed new light on buyer-supplier relationship (BSR) in container terminal operations. The findings, highlighting supplier commitment in BSR, were released through the International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics (IJSTL).
08 Jan 2013
(Aichi, Japan, 8 January, 2013) – Aisin Seki Co., Ltd welcomes visitors to experience its latest innovative ITS technology on exhibition at North American International Auto Show, Detroit, 14–27 January 2013.
03 Jan 2013
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) School of Software have recently launched the PolyU-SYSU Networked Lab on Creative Applications to facilitate academic, education and research collaborations.
03 Jan 2013
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) announces the launch of a global competition, which will be held next month, to shape tomorrow’s guestrooms, and by doing so – helping to set new standards for hotel rooms for the future.
03 Jan 2013
Software that detects and extracts text from within video frames, making it searchable, is set to make a vast resource even more valuable
02 Jan 2013
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) announces the last call for nominations to the 2nd batch of PMDP Senior Executives Class 2013
19 Dec 2012
Singapore, 20 December 2012- Nikon Corporation and A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (IME), a leading semiconductor research institute of Singapore, have announced a collaboration with an agreement to jointly set up a R&D laboratory to develop advanced optical lithography technology used in the manufacturing of semiconductor chips.
20 Nov 2012
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – While advanced economies gradually rebuild their balance sheets, Asia’s emerging markets need to diversify sources of growth to boost GDP, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Haruhiko Kuroda said today during an address at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Global Dialogue in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
15 Nov 2012
The world's great minds in economics shared their insight with a full house of 400 audience including senior industry personnel, community leaders, government officials and academics at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)'s 75th Anniversary Conference on 14 November.
11 Nov 2012
The signing of an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and The Boeing Company has paved the way for the establishment of Hong Kong's first Aviation Services Research Centre (ASRC).
08 Nov 2012
Researchers from the Institute of Textiles and Clothing at PolyU have developed a new technology that allows electronics to drape around our body comfortably. The researchers have engineered a new fabric that can conduct electricity, paving the way for stretchable electronics.
29 Oct 2012
Singapore’s manufacturing industry will benefit from a productivity boost with the launch of the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) initiative – a move spearheaded by the Manufacturing Productivity Technology Centre (MPTC) hosted at A*STAR’s Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech).
17 Oct 2012
(Aichi, Japan, 17 October, 2012) - Fortune Global 500 ranked Aisin Seki Co., Ltd will exhibit its latest innovative automobile technology at the 19th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in Vienna, 22 to 26 October 2012.
10 Oct 2012
Industrial-scale chemistry could benefit from a robust new catalyst that selectively generates amino acid precursors from cyanide at room temperature
09 Oct 2012
Researchers from the Universiti Teknologi MARA in Malaysia have created a new durable wood-plastic composite (WPC). Recent discoveries in the production of new materials have enabled researchers to develop new types of composite materials that perform better and are more durable.
04 Sep 2012
The August issue of the monthly newsletter from the Science & Innovation Section of the British Embassy has been released. This month's article is "The Japan Revitalisation Plan". The newsletter also includes news headlines from Japanese S&I press and details of forthcoming events.
Events
18 Apr 2007
Geneva - More than 700 exhibitors from 45 countries are expected, which makes this the largest and most important Exhibition in the world devoted to innovation.
04 Sep 2007
Bangkok, Thailand - POWER-GEN Asia is the regions most important event dedicated to the power generation and transmission and distribution industries.
25 Jun 2007
Laguna, Philippines - Globalization had increasingly brought economies closer together but its palpable effects to the environment can no longer be ignored. Natural resource managers urgently need to craft local level actions and policies as well as participate in concerted efforts at the global or regional levels.
04 Jun 2007
Jakarta, Indonesia - The course will serve as a venue for current and would-be environmental managers and leaders to contextualize natural resource management concepts and principles in a globalizing world.
01 Mar 2007
Manila, Philippines - Intended participants are heads of microfinance institutions, government financial regulators and policymakers, and agricultural economists and administrators.
26 May 2007
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Product development and programme marketing in broadcasting rely on research data. The workshop is a step-by-step guide through the different methodologies, the strength and weaknesses of any given study design and analyzing and implementing research results.
28 Jun 2007
Beijing, China - To tackle worsening air pollution, China recently raised its wind power target for the year 2020 to 30 gigawatts (GW). This business & technology event will give attendees an interesting insight into current wind energy related topics.
12 Mar 2007
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Asia’s ONLY institutional-focused, Islamic funds & wealth management conference! The Islamic finance industry is estimated to be worth over US$750 billion in assets, and growing at some 15% annually.
12 Mar 2007
This conference provides key solutions to operators and create a strong platform to accommodate the new demands of carriers around the world.
01 Apr 2007
This conference should provide two full days of high calibre discussions triggered by papers presented by representatives from the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries covering Middle East, Indian subcontinent, China, Japan, Korea, ASEAN and Oceania.
06 Mar 2007
Jakarta, Indonesia - Harnessing the power of new generation communication strategies to stay competitive in a changing world
05 Mar 2007
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Despite some progress made in tackling the traditional OHS problems, the accident and fatality rate due to occupation is still high especially in developing countries. It is estimated that the risk of accident in developing countries is 10 to 20 times higher than the industrialised countries
26 Feb 2007
Indonesia - Gas, Power & Alternative Energy highlights the implications of the increasing oil & gas prices on Indonesia’s domestic and exports market.
15 Feb 2007
Mumbai, India - In India, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures have been creating a whirlpool of excitement recently. The last six months has seen the media extensively covering news on different types of M&As and JVs taking place within different types of industries.
12 Feb 2007
Bangkok, Thailand - Bancassurance is set to take off in a big way across Asia. With Europe leading the rest of the world, having 50%-70% of new business being generated through the banking networks, Asian banks poise themselves to become the new wave of leading-edge insurance service distribution channels.
12 Feb 2007
Mumbai, India- With the growth of e-business, organisations are struggling to secure information and applications. Knowing new threats and applying latest solutions would drive organization towards effective competitiveness and profit.
07 Feb 2007
Power generation is inevitably moving towards a more deregulated and liberalised market. Developing countries in South East Asia and the region need to understand the strategic positions and plan years ahead in moving towards a more sustainable development plan
15 Mar 2007
Hong Kong : This conference targets Human Resources professionals who need to hear, share and contribute to the latest thinking on the most current issues from around the region.
10 Feb 2007
Boston, Massachusetts - The conference examines whether transformation and sustainability can be reconciled into a dynamic yet stable Asia. High-profile speakers from all over Asia have been invited.
06 Mar 2007
Treasury management has always been an integral component of any organisation. In today’s volatile business world, conventional corporate treasury role needs to be further exploited to enhance its potential.
11 Jun 2007
Themes include Environmental auditing, Ethics and corporate behaviour, Globalisation and corporate activity, Governmental influences on corporate behaviour, The influence of taxation upon corporate behaviour, Protests concerning corporate activity and many more (Location: KL, Malaysia)
29 May 2007
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia - Theme "Innovative Marketing and Retailing for Global Survival"
13 Mar 2007
This is a gathering of thought leaders and industry influencers from around and beyond the Caspian region and Central Asia. It's the de facto Eurasia convergence point for all organisations serious about gaining competitive advantage in the push to extend mobile coverage to the wider population.
05 Feb 2007
Many factors will affect the outlook for natural gas demand and the role of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Asia Pacific markets over the coming decade. This Conference is specifically designed to provide delegates with LNG market outlook and predictions and an opportunity to gain understanding of LNG market across the whole supply chain.
30 Oct 2007
The meeting theme, “Resources, Professionalism, Technology: Time to Deliver,” will focus on current needs of resources faced by the oil and gas industry, professional accountability, etiquettes & social responsibilities that organisations need to observe in today’s environment, and the evolution of technologies.
10 Feb 2007
Themes of the Conference are Human Resource Concerns in the Context of Globalization (Theory and Empirical), Structural Changes in Andhra Pradesh Economy and Capital Formation in Andhra Pradesh Agriculture
28 Dec 2006
The theme of the conference is: Managing Global Organizations: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies.The conference will provide a global forum to management academics and practicing managers to discuss critical issues concerning managing of global organizations.
27 Nov 2006
Postgraduate education in the Asian region is now facing many challenges especially in terms of stabilising and expanding its organisation and roles to face global changes.
19 Sep 2006
The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is the only mechanism applicable to developing countries, where carbon budget could be traded with developed countries. Hence, this seminar is organized to increase awareness on forestry CDM and possible projects that would be generated.
22 Aug 2006
UK-SINGAPORE Aquaculture Workshop 2006. The workshop will bring together researchers from industry, universities, as well as research institutes in Southeast Asia to present and discuss the what aquaculture can and will become. Sponsorships are available for researchers from South East Asia and UK businesses.
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Giants in history
Physicist Narinder Singh Kapany (31 October 1926 – 4 December 2020) pioneered the use of optical fibres to transmit images, and founded several optical technology companies. Born in Punjab, India, he worked at a local optical instruments factory before moving to London for PhD studies at Imperial College. There, he devised a flexible fibrescope to convey images along bundles of glass fibres.
Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie (25 June 1936 – 11 September 2019) was an Indonesian engineer who was President of Indonesia from 1998 to 1999.
Rapee Sagarik (4 December 1922 – 17 February 2018) was Thailand’s renowned expert on orchids.
U Hla Myint (1920 – 2017) was a celebrated economist from Myanmar. Considered a prodigy, he was admitted to Rangoon University to study economics when he was just 14 years old. He went on to earn a Ph.D. at the London School of Economics (LSE).