How connectivity is reshaping the medical industry

Finding the right doctor isn't always easy. In almost all counties in the Asia Pacific, the average number of doctors per 1000 people is lower than the OECD average, meaning many patients are forced to travel for hours to whatever doctor is available.  Today, you'll hear from two individuals activ…

The future of connected fun

While there has been much importance placed on the impact of 5G to revolutionise the workplace, improve sustainability, and drive the future economy — connectivity also powers our entertainment. In this episode, our guests will explore the future of connected fun. Today, we dive into the future of…

How connectivity is supporting global financial inclusion

The World Bank recognises that financial inclusion is a key enabler in boosting prosperity, yet almost 1.7 billion adults globally do not have access to affordable loans, insurance, savings accounts, or digital payments. Many people in developing countries do not have any kind of bank account, and …

Transforming the manufacturing industry through 5G

Smart manufacturing, when paired with 5G, has the potential to transform the manufacturing industry across the globe. The Asia Pacific region has already seen some impressive changes, although not without its challenges, mostly linked to inconsistencies in 5G readiness. In today's episode, you'll …

Achieving a global circular economy

Climate change is the issue on everyone's minds, as scientists predict that unless global carbon emissions are drastically reduced, that the world will soon reach an irreversible tipping point. As a result, it's estimated that a global circular economy could be worth 4.5 trillion dollars by 2030, e…

How connectivity will help provide high-quality education to rural areas

A large percentage of people across the world live in rural communities where access to high-quality education is not as easy as it is in major cities. However, since the pandemic, there has been a rapid advancement in the spread of remote education, with the e-learning market in the Asia Pacific r…

The future of connection: How to better utilise VR, AR, and XR

For the first time ever we’ve seen an Olympics and World Cup contested in empty stadiums and bustling offices turned into ghost towns. However Covid, like all other troubled times, has also been a catalyst for accelerated innovation, from remote working technologies to immersive entertainment and e…

Technology's role in a more sustainable future

Richard Fine is the founder of Biopak, a packaging company that specialises in sustainability, creating single-use products designed for a circular economy. He’s joined by Olympia Yarger, the founder of GoTerra, a waste management company that utilises insects to break down food waste. In this epi…

How 5G stands to change the world

Technology can’t save the world from all its ills. Humans need to play their part, too. But technology may just be the most powerful, scalable tool we have to tackle some of our biggest issues: issues like climate change, poverty, hunger, and access to clean water. What happens when you put two fu…

Cultural connectivity

The oldest living culture, Australia's indigenous communities, have shaped and told the story of Australia for thousands of years. Today, much of this incredible culture is confined to rural areas, disconnected from mainstream Australia. In this episode of Tech Cetera we talk to two experts, Luke …