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Johkasou: Japan's Decentralized Wastewater Treatment System

19 March 2021
In Japan, when building a house or building in the area where the sewer networks are not in place, a Packaged Aerated Wastewater Treatment Plant (PAWTP – ‘Johkasou’ in Japan), the standard on-site system in Japan, must be installed in order to treat all the wastewater generated in the house or…

Tapping Innovation and Technology in the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 in Hong Kong, China

4 May 2020
Check out how the Hong Kong, China used applied innovation and technology in its fight against COVID-19. This presentation explains how the Government has been employing various local research and development results and solutions to support our anti-epidemic efforts on different fronts.

Experience Sharing in Implementation of Home Quarantine Support System (HQSS)

4 May 2020
Learn how high-tech wristbands helped Hong Kong, China in improving its home quarantine system, enabling the Government to control the spread of COVID-19.

StayHomeSafe (SHS): A Total Solution Applying Geo-Fencing Technology and AI Analytics to Quarantine Monitoring

4 May 2020
Check out how geo-fencing technology and artificial intelligence can help monitor residents who are required to do home quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Development of Face Shields by 3D Printing

4 May 2020
In Hong Kong, China, 3D printing has helped the Government respond to the increased demand for personal protective equipments (PPEs) such as face shield. Download this material to learn more about their experience.

Japan and Technology Workers from India: Working through Institutional Stickiness

28 July 2017
The Japanese government and business sector addressed the shortage of technology workers in various ways. These include accommodating foreigners, easing visa restrictions, and forging bilateral business and political realignments. This presentation discusses how India has become a major source of…

Smart Grid Applications

2 May 2017
Smart grids are known to promote reliability and resilience of energy supply. These also offer solutions in controlling rising electricity costs. In this presentation, ADB’s Susumu Yoneoka shares cases from Japan, including his own experience in demand-side smart grid applications.

Perspectives on Consumer Protection and Emerging Risks in Digital Finance

25 May 2016
This presentation examines the state of financial consumer protection and the potential risks and costs of emerging and innovative banking services. It discusses the initiatives of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the banking institutions in Hong Kong to strengthen consumer protection and…

Energy Management Solutions: Pursuing Energy Efficiency

27 July 2015
The expansion of renewable energy brings a paradigm shift in the electricity system. Creating social values of energy management through the use of ICT brings both comfortable and energy-friendly life, which optimizes energy supply with the integration of visualization, prediction, and control…

Japan’s Experience on Smart Community

19 May 2015
The multifaceted aims of smart community or smart grid depend on the state of a country. In Japan’s case, it has expressed support in building smart communities based on the establishment of key technology components. The country considers demand response as one of the most important efforts to…