30 May 2013 | News

Malaysia launches online permit renewal for foreign workers

In a bid to make public services easily accessible to everyone, the Government of Malaysia recently introduced a new online service which aims to make it easier for foreign workers in the country to renew their work permits.

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23 May 2013 | News

Taiwan expands internet availability for tourists

The Executive Yuan (Cabinet) of Taiwan has collaborated with local governments and agencies to expand Taiwan’s wi-fi network to include all major tourism spots and hubs.

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23 May 2013 | News

Women’s access to mobile phones increasing in Afghanistan

As of late 2012, 80 per cent of women in Afghanistan have regular or occasional access to mobile phones, found the Unites States Agency for International Development.

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21 May 2013 | News

NZ govt invests US$1.5 mil in after-school ICT learning

The New Zealand Government will allocate NZ$1.9 million (US$1.5 million) to the Department of Internal Affairs as part of its effort to support Computer Clubhouse to increase digital literacy and connection.

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16 May 2013 | News

Public Sector Reform Recognised in FutureGov Awards Indonesia

The achievements of Indonesia’s public sector have been highlighted in the first national FutureGov Awards - with eleven winning organisations over fourteen categories announced at an awards ceremony at the close of the annual FutureGov Forum Indonesia conference yesterday.

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14 May 2013 | News

Hong Kong GCIO: Plans for 2013

Daniel Lai, Government CIO, Hong Kong, discussed with FutureGov his plans for this year for the ICT development of Hong Kong.

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13 May 2013 | News

Thailand launches ICT roadshow in rural areas

National Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Thailand has last week launched a campaign to boost computer literacy and bridge digital divide in rural areas.

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29 April 2013 | News

Prepaid card launched for the unbanked in India

The State Bank of India, a government-owned banking and financial services corporation, launched a prepaid card using the VISA platform to bring financial services to the unbanked sector of India.

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26 April 2013 | News

Wi-fi installed in 30 subway stations in New York City

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has installed wireless voice and data communication capability in 30 additional subway stations in the city.

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26 April 2013 | News

Thailand pilots free Wi-Fi for Tourism in Krabi

Thailand’s Ministry of ICT has recently started the pilot project called ‘ICT Free Wi-Fi for Tourism’ in Krabi province, in a bid to foster the growth of tourism industry in conjunction with the government’s policy.

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