Middle East- News Review
[This article was published in the November 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
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ICTs to bring down tax burden to Queensland state
It has dawned as pleasant surprise that state government
Government of Philippines taps ICTs to promote SMEs
The Philippines government is keen on implementing information and communication technology (ICT) to boost its the competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country.
Japan and VietNam strengthens ties to promote co-operation in the field of science and technology
Japan and VietNam has expressed their concern in expansion and strengthening of bilateral relations as part of strategic alliances in favour of peace and prosperity in the Asian region.
Labour market not rosy in Asia Pacific- ILO reports
In recent times, in the Asia-Pacific region, has witnessed a rapid, economic and intra-regional trade growth much faster than trade with the rest of the world.
National ICT Week to be celebrated in Sri Lanka
In the National ICT Week, two conferences, SEARCC 2006 and IITC 2006, the Infotel Lanka Exhibition and a host of other events are going to be organised by the ICT Agency of Sri Lanka and others.
ICT market in Chile set to reach US$1.76bn in 2006
According to a new study from international consultancy IDC, Chile is set to see sales of ICT services reach US$1.76bn in 2006, up 13% compared to 2005.
Pakistan geared to become regional hub of IT and telecom business
Pakistan is geared to become the regional hub of IT and Telecom business as stated by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shaukat Aziz.
World Bank grants US$10m for ICT project in Rwanda
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved US$10 million International Development Association (IDA) grant to the Government of Rwanda to install modern systems. The bank said that the assistance was aimed at improving the country’s operations and service delivery systems especially in rural areas, with a particular focus on the use of technology for growth and development.
Tamil Nadu has potential to achieve 25 percent of Indian ICT market
Tamil Nadu has a potential to achieve 25 percent share of the Indian market for Information, Communication and Technology, which is about $30 billion revenue across IT and ITES sectors.
