The need for speed
[This article was published in the April 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
The UN Global e-Government Readiness Survey 2008 presents a comparative assessment of the 192 UN Member States
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SMEs in the IT industry learn about FOSS
[This article was published in the January 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
SMEs in the IT industry learn about FOSS
ICT programmes emphasized in ASEM ICT Ministerial Meeting in Vietnam
Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, Pham Gia Khiem stated that in the spirit of co-operation for sustainable development and prosperity, the ICT Ministers will be able to establish a guiding framework for the implementation of specific programmes in The ASEM ICT Ministerial Meeting in Vietnam.
Customised incentives for foreign ICT investors in Malaysia
The government of Malaysia will consider introducing customised incentives to attract more foreign investors to Malaysia’s ICT sector.
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.
National e-Commerce portal in Vietnam reports growth in business
The national e-Commerce portal (ECVN) has attracted around 1,000 local and foreign members in its one year of operation.
Capital fund proposed in Vietnam to stimulate R&D in high-tech sector
Vietnam’s Science and Technology Ministry will urge the government to set up a multi-million dollar fund to stimulate research and development in the high-tech sector.
CGG secures patents for OLCMS and OGRTS
The Centre for Good Governance (CGG), India, has secured patents for Online Legal Caseload Management System (OLCMS) and Online Grievance Redressal Tracking System (OGRTS) during 2005-2006.
Taiwan to set up IT training centres in HCMC
Two information technology (IT) training centres, called Telecentre and e-Care, will be established in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) under a Taiwanese project, aiming to assist local businesses in IT application.
Asia-America Gateway: 2nd submarine cable for Bangladesh
This is a rare opportunity for Bangladesh to connect with the United States of America as seven leading Asean telecoms operators officially joined hands to deploy a transpacific undersea link to USA.
