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The smart city revolution
Published on 31/01/2024
» Advanced technologies with secure connectivity and intelligent capabilities, coupled with enhanced collaboration fostered among policymakers, community stakeholders, and technology vendors, will empower smart cities, address digital inclusion challenges, and promote increased gender equality, according to the technology giant Huawei. This holistic approach aims to effectively tackle Thailand's pain points of the digital economy, the digital divide, and the ongoing shortage of skilled cybersecurity talents, contributing to a more inclusive and technologically advanced future in line with Huawei's mission to "unleash digital for a better future".
Hong Kong's top court backs same-sex civil unions
Published on 05/09/2023
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s top court ruled on Tuesday in favour of same-sex partnerships including civil unions but stopped short of granting full marriage rights in a partial win for the territory’s LGBTQ community.
EU, US sign data protection deal
AFP, Published on 02/06/2016
» BRUSSELS - The European Union and the United States on Thursday signed a deal to protect personal data transferred across the Atlantic in a bid to fight crime and terrorism.
Internet giants back EU hate speech rules
AFP, Published on 31/05/2016
» BRUSSELS - Internet giants Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Microsoft signed up Tuesday to a new EU code of conduct against hate speech, the European Commission said.
Microsoft CEO gaffe fuels debate on women in tech
AFP, Published on 10/10/2014
» Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella's gaffe over women, pay raises and karma comes as the US tech industry is facing up to questions over diversity and gender equality.
Twitter maps out popularity of Obama, Romney tweets
AFP, Published on 04/11/2012
» Twitter has launched an interactive map of the United States that charts where Barack Obama and Mitt Romney's campaign tweets have had the most impact, and where they have fallen flat.
World Bank's free app puts women on global view
AFP, Published on 09/02/2012
» From a new bride in Singapore to girl soldiers in Mozambique, a free iPhone and iPad app launched by the World Bank Wednesday uses striking photographs to highlight women's issues around the world.
Girls need a special day, too
Life, Published on 22/09/2011
» Plan International, a children's rights organisation working to improve the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged young people, invites members of the public to sign a petition asking the United Nations to show its commitment to the promotion of the rights of girls by proclaiming Sept 22 International Day of the Girl.