Wi-Fi gets onboard Asia’s trains
Wi-Fi or wireless Internet service is soon coming into public trains of Asia. Currently, Wireless Internet service is available on Japan’s Tsukuba Express.
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Federal Websites improves on e-Commerce
The Federal Websites offers more opportunities for e-Commerce. The University of Michigan
APEDA, India develops software to track grapes
A new web-based software “Grapenet” will allow customers to access the details of the fruits shipped to them. The Agricultural and Processed Foods Product Export Development Authority (APEDA), India has developed a web-based software, which will provide traceability about the table grapes exported by India to the European Union (EU).
Supplyco, India to enter e-Retailing
The Kerala (India) State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco), the retail business arm of the state government is planning to enter into e-Retailing by September, 2007.
TCS seeks major contracts for e-Passport
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is in pursuit of at least four global request for proposals (RFPs) for electronic passport (e-Passport) infrastructure.
GoI seeks World Bank loan for e-Procurement
The Government of India (GoI) is seeking a World Bank loan to implement an e-Governance project for electronically processing all the government purchases.
Roshan launches Afghanistan’s first telemedicine project
The Afghan mobile network operator, Roshan has teamed with Cisco, Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), French Medical Institute for Children (FMIC) to expand Healthcare Access by linking Afghan hospitals to International Medical Institutions.
DOT, India favours WiMAX in 3G frequency band
The Department of Telecom (DoT), India is likely to support an international proposal to include WiMax in the 3G frequency band.
DGEP wins 2007 United Nations Public Service Award
The Dubai Government Excellence Programme (DGEP) will receive the 2007 United Nations Public Service Award in the ‘Improving of Delivery Services’ category in the West Asia region.
Akshaya’s first phase extended to September 30, 2007
The computer literacy programme under the first phase of Akshaya project in Kerala (India) has been extended to September 30, 2007.
