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The battle for spectrum: The government as arbiter  new
It is not a surprise that globally there is a need for more spectrum and governments are being urged to define a policy on how spectrum should be used.Full Storymore
Singaporeans find it easy to transact with government  
Results of the Accenture Digital Citizen Pulse Survey released recently showed that 8 out of 10 people (81 percent) reported that it is easier to access government services or just about the same with the private sector.Full Storymore
Electric charging station launched in Melbourne  
In a bid to offer environmentally friendly transport choices for motorists, Melbourne has launched a new electric vehicle charging station.Full Storymore
Korea's IT sector posts $5.72-billion surplus for April 2012  
Korea's information technology sector posted a $5.72-billion surplus for the month of April on the back of robust exports of computers and related devices, the Ministry of Knowledge Economy said in a report.Full Storymore
Hong Kong Education Bureau launches e-navigator smartphone app  
The Hong Kong's Education Bureau has launched a smartphone application that would help students gain access to program information from local educational instructions based on their interests and plan their pathway for future studies.Full Storymore
Hong Kong's Greening School Project commends 46 green schools  
Hong Kong's Greening School Project recognized 46 secondary, primary schools and kindergartens for their contribution to the environmental awareness campaign.Full Storymore
Digital Hong Kong gears up for more ICT use in government  
Hong Kong has every reason to boast its edge in digital inclusion and the promotion of a knowledge-based society.Full Storymore
World Bank urges governments to think green for inclusive growth  
The World Bank recently released a report urging governments to think green when pursing growth policies, which can be inclusive, efficient, affordable and above all necessary to sustain economic expansion in years ahead.Full Storymore
IDC: Thailand to overtake Singapore in IT spending  
Despite the current gloomy global economy and the recent flood crisis that brought the nation's business activities to a standstill, research firm IDC said Thailand would likely overtake Singapore to regain the number-two spot for IT spending in Southeast Asia.Full Storymore
SPRING Singapore commits S$10 million to education innovation   
SPRING Singapore is committing S$10 million to an education initiative that will support capability upgrading for some 1,000 private education institutions over the next three years. Full Storymore
Private educational institutions in Singapore encouraged to use ICT   
The Council for Private Education (CPE) in Singapore has launched initiatives to enhance capabilities of private education institutions.Full Storymore
Hong Kong outlines vision for world's greenest airport  
Pledging to make Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) the world's greenest airport, the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and some 40 business partners outlined a broad strategy that seeks to further reduce the facility's carbon intensity. Full Storymore
World Bank: Low-carbon path will make Chinese cities more sustainable and livable  
A new World Bank report showed that by embarking on a low-carbon growth path, China’s cities can help reach the country’s targets for reducing the energy and carbon intensity of its economy, and become more livable, efficient, competitive, and ultimately sustainable.Full Storymore
Global smart cities market worth $1 trillion by 2016  
The global smart cities market is expected to reach more than $1 trillion by 2016, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2 percent, a new market research report by MarketsandMarkets showed.Full Storymore
Philippines launches website for transparent budget management  
The Philippine Department of Budget and Management (DBM) launched this week a website that seeks to support the government's drive for transparent and accountable government through participatory budgeting.Full Storymore
HK Government CIO calls for new approach to data protection  
As enterprises and even governments shift their information systems from traditional platforms to mobile and cloud computing, Hong Kong Government Chief Information Officer Daniel Lai, BBS, JP, sees the need for new approaches to data protection. Full Storymore
IDC cites Singapore’s electric vehicle project as industry best practice  
Market research firm IDC has cited Singapore's Singapore e-Mobility project (the Electric Vehicle Test Bed) project as an industry best practice.Full Storymore
Chips embedded in passports to make travel easier for Australians   
Australia's Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare recently announced a $7.9-million fund to expand the SmartGate system at Australian international airports. Chips will be embedded in passports to use the system.Full Storymore
China launches two navigation satellites for its Beidou network  
China's national government portal recently reported the successful launch of two navigation satellites for its Beidou global navigation and positioning network.Full Storymore
IBM partners with government to build first Philippine Systems & Technology R&D Lab   
IBM and the Philippine Department of Science and Technology (DOST) recently signed an agreement to establish the first Philippine Systems & Technology R&D Laboratory.Full Storymore
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