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China boosts flexibility with new fiscal reforms: Fitch Ratings
The amendments stressed economic growth via investments in innovative industries.
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China boosts flexibility with new fiscal reforms: Fitch Ratings
The amendments stressed economic growth via investments in innovative industries.
23 hours ago
ILO, Japan gov’t project supports palestinian farmers with new techniques
Initiatives improve the honey and dairy sectors.
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Government accepts recommendations to enhance platform workers’ protection
Over 88,000 platform workers in Singapore are set to get a bigger voice.
PH launches Phase 1 of the National Fibre Backbone project
The initiative is expected to lower the price of internet connectivity to as much as $5 per Mbps.
Vietnam's telecom revenue to grow 4.7% CAGR by 2028
GlobalData projects 4G dominance in the country throughout this period.
Rated Chinese carmakers to brace EU’s increased tariffs on EVs
The new tariffs, reaching up to 38.1%, will take effect next month, adding to the existing 10% rate.
Saigon Commercial Bank failure reveals fraud in Vietnam’s banking sector
A real estate developer was found to have siphoned funds from SCB for almost a decade.
Proposed foreign student cap would ‘crimp’ Australia’s universities: report
Australia’s university sector is amongst the most dependent on international student revenue.
High fees deter operator interest in Mexico’s 5G spectrum auction
The bidding will take place in 2025.
Gartner identifies top five govtech trends for 2024
Cybersecurity and AI lead pivotal changes in public administration.
Public sector leaders are more optimistic about Gen AI’s impact: Deloitte
More than half of government respondents perceive a big impact from gen AI.
Regulatory oversight crucial as mobile health apps reshape healthcare
These apps could significantly contribute to the efficiency and accessibility of healthcare services.
Debt projection rises for China’s state-owned IPPs amidst energy shift
S&P sees the debt of China’s independent power producers to rise by 9.3%.
Sovereign Cloud adoption gains traction in APAC amidst geopolitical, cyber challenges
One-third of governments in the region plan to adopt sovereign cloud services.
Compensation tops public sector employees’ priorities
61% of respondents cited compensation as their reason for staying.
How much consumers can save with micromobility
Mobility spending will drop if consumers replace private cars with bicycles.
Car trip changes could slash European cities emissions by 500 tonnes
This is under assumptions that travellers switch to bicycles for 22.5% of their trips.
