International News: May 2009
[This article was published in the May 2009 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Vietnam to Improve IT sector
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Malaysian WiMax operator pushes for 2010 rollout
Local Wimax service provider has partnered with Samsung to provide to implement its WiMax network across the country over the next five years. However, it will take at least 14 months before the high-speed mobile broadband service from YTL’s subsidiary, YTL e-Solutions, is expected to be rolled out nationwide in July 2010.
United Arab Emirates Knowledge Economy 2006 published
Madar Research Group has published United Arab Emirates Knowledge Economy 2006, the first complete assessment of the United Arab Emirates’ progress towards a knowledge-based economy.
