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How governments can help AI development

Outside regulation, governments can shape its development through infrastructure.

‘Overlooked’ AI-adjacent issues may be key in regulation: Deloitte

Only 11% were focused on regulating issues, such as data privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property. 

Governments, firms to face ‘onerous’ cost in climate change initiatives: report

Governments and businesses will likely miss their ambitious targets.

US policy continuity after 2024 Presidential Elections ‘too uncertain’: report

A Trump return will raise concerns about shifts in trade, tax, and foreign policies among others.

What are ‘critical’ policies needed in regulating metaverse

The digital world is now considered a “very real part of users’ lives,” Deloitte found.

Asia-Pacific builds military defenses in metaverses for modern warfare: report

This could drive metaverse revenue up to $627 billion by 2030.

Policies, infrastructure investments to drive EV global growth: report

The EV market will likely grow by nearly 16% annually between 2022-2035, GlobalData projected.

Upskilling is not the key to bridging widening skills gap: Deloitte

A report showed nearly 75% of employers are unable to find skilled workers.

Outstanding government projects, initiatives lauded at GovMedia Awards 2023

The awards programme held digital and in-person awards presentations on 21 July and 24 July, respectively.

Engage public for sustainable growth through involvement, realistic targets, best practices – World Bank’s Daniel Levine

World Bank's Daniel Levine shares strategies for building robust economies and resilient societies in a post-pandemic world where governments face a plethora of challenges.

ITF eyes deeper cooperation with Southeast Asian countries

International Transport Forum director-general aims to tap Singapore for being a ‘global role model.’

Availability, not price, is hindering adoption of sustainable aviation fuel — IATA

IATA’s Conrad Clifford urges governments to incentivise production of SAF and cites Singapore as a shining example for setting up a sustainable aviation hub.

Asia poised to be the center of the E2W revolution

China may account for 53% of sales of electric two-wheelers (E2W) in 2021, but India and Indonesia are fast-growing markets.

How can markets transform their food systems?

Public-private partnerships and policy interventions could support the food systems.

Data security concerns affect public confidence in government services

Addressing the issue should be beyond technology and involve workforce training.

Lack of policies hinders fair adoption of transportation technologies

There needs to be support for traditional services and new technologies.