China, Singapore agreed on IDM technology

China and Singapore have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote collaborations in interactive digital media (IDM) technology research and development yesterday, according to sources.

The two sides will exchange the training and information, which will help the two countries to consolidate their IDM technology capabilities, according to a joint statement.

Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), research institutes and companies from both countries will better participate in IDM technology research and development projects under the deal. Besides, both sides will promote the joint market of IDM technology products from the collaborations between the two countries, and they plan to set up a joint working group to facilitate cooperation under the MoU.

An agreement has also been reached between China's Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (STCSM) and Singapore's Media Development Authority to develop cross-boarder on-line digital media test-beds to trial and prototype emerging interactive new media services and technology.