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Ongoing industrial action by the University Academic Staff Union is crippling on a small and medium scaleand companies that operate within the Federal University of Technology, Minna, THE WHISTLER reports. The strike, which was recently…

he Middle East tech boom is underway as government initiatives prioritize digital transformation and emerging technologies take center stage in both the public and private sectors as many countries in the region aim to diversify their…

Fujitsu's Vivek Mahajan believes that while AI will play a major role in the future of technology, it's quantum computers that will really be the game changer. Vivek Mahajan is the Global Chief…

Alhaji Shani Alhassan Saibu, Northern Regional Minister delivers a speech on Independence Day Alhaji Shani Alhassan Saibu, Northern Regional Minister The government is working diligently for the economy to rebound in order to provide…

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Flag bearer of the Partido Reporma Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson (File photo courtesy of Lacson-Sotto…

“It's not about whether the pirates will get through. They go. It's just a question of how. There are those who say that a “cyberpandemic” is inevitable. And there are those who say we're in it right now. Gil Schwed, founder and…

About Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. is a growing Canadian energy company focused on generating positive shareholder returns through the continued responsible development of high-quality, light oil-weighted assets,…

2021 has been a year of accelerated digital transformation, as organizations have redoubled their efforts to manage the disruption caused by the emergence of COVID-19 and its many variants. No industry has escaped…

The Massachusetts State House, which is on its 702nd consecutive day of being closed to the public due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, finally has a tentative reopening date.Senate Speaker Karen Spilka is aiming for Feb. 22, though key…

In the current financial year, demand for work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) has already exceeded last year's consolidated demand. This despite the gradual opening of the economy where most…

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated digital adoption and transformation in many parts of the world. In Southeast Asia, this has driven unprecedented demand for online services in retail, digital payments, education and healthcare.…

Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta Fitch and Moody's downgrade Ghana's creditworthinessGhana's debt classified as highly speculative in the eyes of global investorsInvestors announce their intention to take Ghana bonds to the…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has been urged by the consulting engineering sector to focus in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) later this week on the government's efforts to unblock the much-publicized project pipeline of nearly 900…

Crypto Markets Dropped Today On News That The US Will Be Deploying Troops To Eastern Europe The euro zone's annual inflation rate hit 5.1% in January, raising uncertainty about the…

New vehicle sales got off to an impressive start to the new year, with new car sales rising 26.6% to 30,037 units from 23,732 units sold in January 2021. Overall, total new vehicle sales rose 19.5% year-on-year to 41,382 units, according…

TV SOMANATHAN, Secretary of Finance and Secretary, Expenditure DepartmentA 1987 IAS officer from Tamil Nadu cadre, TV Somanathan, served as Joint Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office in 2015 after a stint at the World Bank. Somanathan,…

The Digital Government Exchange (DGX) enables senior digital government leaders to discuss relevant issues related to digitalization. Organized and hosted by the Smart Nation and Digital Government Group Singapore, DGX is a…

The investment fund behind Keppel Data Centers has acquired $1.1 billion from investors, including a Beijing-based investment bank, which will support the growth of Keppel's data centers in Singapore and around the world. The Asian…

The pandemic-driven technological revolution has transformed the healthcare industry more in the past two years than any other period in history. While some changes represent temporary measures, the rapid emergence of digital solutions…

We live in an age of exciting technological innovation. Digital technologies are driving transformative change. Economic paradigms are changing. New technologies are reshaping product and factor markets and profoundly changing…

Having made giant strides in facilitating entry and making doing business easier, the Ministry of Commercial Affairs (MCA) has now set itself the goal of making “easy to exit”.Steps will be taken to…

Situation On August 14, the Peruvian government extended the national state of emergency until March 2022, mainly to prepare for a possible third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The regional governor of Tumbes met with the…

A World Economic Forum survey indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for greater adoption and integration of digital technology among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). However, they face many…

Some call it the “heart”, others the “brain” of modern gadgets. Either description serves to illustrate the central role semiconductor chips play in making life…

The UK is a major donor to the international response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have committed up to £ 1.3bn in UK aid to help end the pandemic as quickly as possible and deal with its impacts. The government…

National Identity representatives from the APAC region discussed their preparations for borderless digital identity and interoperability at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2021. National systems continue to establish…

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has the capacity and capacity to achieve 100% digital inclusion, especially among vulnerable communities, in its efforts to bridge!-->…

Facebook's decision to announce its rebranding to Meta last month was undoubtedly accelerated by its latest controversies. But, lures and hijackings aside, it also provided a glimpse into Mark Zuckerberg's vision for the future - a…

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Dell Technologies India has had two consecutive quarters of record growth this year and demand remains high in the country, said Alok Ohrie, president and CEO. Dell has experienced healthy growth across all of its business units in India,…

BEIJING, October 30, 2021 / PRNewswire / - In early October, the International Monetary Fund, in its World Economic Outlook, reduced its global growth forecast for 2021 to 5.9% and warned of high uncertainty over economic recovery .In such…

Research conducted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) shows how victims are targeted and recruited through social media and online dating platforms, where personal information and location details people are readily…

Monday, October 25e, the EEOC has updated its COVID-19 Technical assistance document include advice on how employers should approach requests for religious exemptions. Technical assistance does not differ much from earlier EEOC…

A new report reveals that Afghanistan has sunk deeper into an already alarming hunger crisis, exacerbated by drought, increased displacement, rising food prices, the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic decline, with 18.8 million…

Although the agricultural sector has fared better than other sectors in Syria over the past decade, farmers have suffered from the impact of conflict and macroeconomic challenges. On top of that, in 2021, farmers faced adverse…

Due to the pandemic, 69% of those surveyed will spend the same amount (or more) than last year on digital transformation projects.…

In a significant development, six aircraft rental companies, including one based in Ireland - the global aircraft rental hub - have been granted licenses to operate from GIFT City in Gujarat. Officials said seven other entities have…

New bills enacted this week aim to modernize and expand the Internet across California.Assembly Bill 14, drafted by Assembly Member Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), and Senate Bill 4 by Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach), were…

For 10 years, Jennifer Maddox ran Future Ties, an after-school program at Woodlawn's Parkway Gardens. As the former security guard at the apartment complex, which has more than 1,000 school-aged children, Maddox said she believes the…

An online learning platform developed over the past decade by Chattanooga engineers Dane and Sheila Boyington to inspire more students to pursue sought-after technical and scientific careers has expanded to three more…

Local businesses have an important role to play in helping our community to be safe and healthy. During the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, it's important that businesses and community members work together and share information that helps…

An Illinois economist said lawmakers in Springfield could take action to help the state's economy rebound…

DOUHANBE, October 1, 2021 - Tajikistan's focus on priority reforms to foster a green and resilient recovery from the pandemic was at the center of today's discussion between the World Bank's Vice President for Europe and…

On the International Day of Older Persons 2021, celebrated every October 1, the National Center for the Elderly (NSCC) commended President Muhammadu Buhari for putting in place policies to ensure the protection of the elderly and the…

Australia is poised to emerge from the top third of nations in digital competitiveness, according to a new global report. The IMD 2021 Global Digital Competitiveness Rankings (WDCR) revealed that the country dropped five places in…

With the aim of accelerating the deployment of "new and more profitable cellular networks" in underserved or unconnected areas, the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have entered into a partnership…

Dublin, September 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The report "Global BEMS and HEMS Emerging Technologies, Business Models, and Growth Opportunities" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The energy management of buildings is now a…

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on most businesses of all sizes and in all industries around the world. Fortunately, most businesses have now been able to restore their operations and businesses to some version of the…

Thursday was the first Ohio Tech Day, a celebration of Ohio's emerging tech industry. Events like Ohio Tech Day are organized by the public and private sectors to raise awareness of the role that technology and innovation play…

Predictions from Saturday's polls suggested the race was too close to be announced, with the center-left Social Democrats (SPD) holding a weak but increasingly narrow lead over Merkel's party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)…

As consumers turn to natural and organic products after pandemic, organic skin care market is growing rapidlySvatvak, a skin care brand, offers preservative-free herbal products to exploit this growing opportunityThe home business…

Hi, this is Samidha. The seventh edition of the Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) - the most prestigious recognition for Indian entrepreneurs - kicked off earlier this week to capture the best of exuberance never seen before in the…

Read the article According to a recent World Bank report, India's economy is expected to grow 8.3% in 2021, 7.5% in 2022 and by 2023 India's growth is expected to reach 6.5%. The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in…

Samuel T. Frisby Sr. As the state has made progress in bridging the digital divide, the lack of access to high-speed, low-cost internet still hampers educational, work, healthcare, and economic growth opportunities for far too many.…

Digital technologies are now at the heart of our daily lives, as anyone who has swapped their desk for a videoconferencing screen, or downloaded a contact finder application, is well aware. This trend is expected to continue even in…

WASHINGTON - Little River County, Arkansas, will receive $ 2 million in federal grants to build fiber-optic cable lines to support broadband Internet infrastructure, the U.S. Department of Commerce said Thursday. The recovery assistance…

Pune, India, September 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The world data center liquid immersion cooling market is poised to gain momentum with the implementation of next-generation processors to support analytical programs, artificial…

Most of the MSMEs that received the packages are small restaurants, such as Padang restaurants and those that use tents, such as street vendors of satay. Jakarta (ANTARA) - The West Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Office…

Sep 4, 2021IN "READY TO PLAYER ONE", a science fiction novel set in 2045, people can escape a horrific world of global warming and economic chaos by teleporting to the OASIS, a parallel universe where they can change their identity, stroll…

“Global Web Content Filtering Market Analysis to 2027” is a detailed and comprehensive market report, with particular emphasis on global market trends. The market report…

According to the Africa Economic Outlook, GDP in Africa is expected to grow 3.4% in 2021, after contracting 2.1% in 2020 following the global COVID-19 pandemic. Sub-Saharan Africa, with its young and growing population, is poised…

AUSTIN, Texas - (COMMERCIAL THREAD) -Alain, a 15-year leader in High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) solutions, today announced it has won a contract through Buy Box for air purifiers under Solicitation No. 621-49 for…

FinVolution, a Shanghai-based online financing platform, delivered record second quarter revenues thanks to the boom in online borrowers and a new growth engine fueled…

CLICK TO ENLARGEPETALING JAYA: As digitization has become the new normal amid the Covid-19 pandemic, more concrete efforts are needed to bring Malaysia to!-->…

Unit Technologies has officially verified the GODBOX computing platform for real-time virtual production, collaboration and visualization. LOS ANGELES - Aug 22, 2021 - (Newswire.com) On-Set Facilities (OSF), the on-set technology…

"DIGITAL MARKETING" STEVE WASTERVAL Ready or not, the digital economy first is here. The COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated an already existing trend that we are increasingly comfortable with digitally…

“History has shown that positive promises and good intentions without binding commitments have been insufficient to protect consumers and workers. " Washington (July 21, 2021) - U.S. Senators Edward J. Markey…

KARACHI: Most small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan, the Middle East and Africa believe that state support and effective policies are essential for future growth. A study by Mastercard found that 88% of SMEs in Pakistan,…

President Duterte said it was high time the world considered having internationally recognized vaccination certificates to restart economies that continued to wreak havoc with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. President…

South Korea said on Wednesday it plans to expand its investment in its political plans to sign the New Deal in a bid to create more jobs and better prepare for the post-pandemic era.Under the "New Deal 2.0" initiative, the government…

Interacting with the health care system can be taxing, especially when information is reduced to a trickle. Many people during the COVID-19 pandemic have been anxiously waiting, whether in a facility or at home, for an exhausted doctor…

PARIS--(COMMERCIAL THREAD) - DIACCURATE, a French biotechnology company that develops unique therapies in immunotherapy, oncology and infectious disease, today announced the formation of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).…

Digital technologies are shaping the global economy in ways that were unimaginable and never seen before. Data centers are at the heart of these digital technologies, supporting their growth and development. The importance of data…

The South African new vehicle market is seeing an encouraging recovery from the impact of Covid-19, but sales are only expected to return to pre-Covid-19 levels by 2023, economists and analysts say. The rate of change in new vehicle…

July 2, 2021 Press contact: Ryan yambra [email protected] 503-729-1799 For immediate release Dues Registration and Taxation Division Announces Return of In-Person Services All services except the payment of taxes are by…

After more than a year since the emergence of Covid-19, our modern world faces unprecedented threats to our public health, our economy and our society. The lockdown measure across the world to curb the spread of the…

EVERY successful entrepreneur has to start somewhere. The journey is not easy for most, who usually start from scratch, whether doing business in a small!-->…

The World Economic Forum has announced its selection of the 100 Most Promising Technology Pioneers of 2021 - companies shaping sectors from healthcare to retail and many more. SandStar, which provides AI retail products and solutions…

Pune, India, June 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The global digital banking market size is expected to increase at an exponential CAGR during the forecast period, owing to the various technological advancements taking place in the…

Pune, India, June 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The world self-healing materials market The size is expected to reach USD 62.66 billion by 2028, showing an exceptional CAGR of 62.5% during the forecast period. The growing demand for wind…

The TAMIL Nadu government on Monday appointed former Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan and Nobel laureate Esther Duflo as part of a five-member economic advisory board to the chief minister. The other panel…

LARAMIE - So many good things have emerged from the ravages of the COVID pandemic: fiscal resilience,…

Cryptocurrencies have been on a wild ride through turbulent waters in recent months. There was Elon Musk, who first loved them, then doubted them, and then was accused of manipulating them. Then there's China, which banned financial…

06/14/2021 Pursuant to Governor Baker's end of the state of emergency, the town hall administrative offices will reopen to the public on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. The town encourages continued use of the drop boxes (located at the exterior…

NEW DELHI : Retail price inflation in India hit 6.3% in May, exceeding the upper limit of the central bank's inflation target for the first time in six months and putting additional pressure on a whipped economy by…

SINGAPORE - Twenty data center operators are considering the possibility of settling in a technology park on the Indonesian island of Batam, one sealing the deal after President Joko Widodo granted the park special economic zone status…

In an interview with BW Businessworld, Mr. Parag Kulkarni, Managing Director, AO Smith India, talks about health, safety, work ethic, resilience, flexibility and employee safety protocols. Excerpts:…

We were delighted to learn that a stakeholder consultation on improving the digital economy of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) countries was held earlier this week under the leadership of the OECS Commission. Why…

SEOUL - The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the transition to a digital economy, which will be the key to future growth and opportunities. That is why, as we prepare for the…

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TILLAMOOK, Ore. (KOIN) - Two nonprofits and a distribution company on the Oregon coast are joining forces to bring locally grown food right to people's doorsteps. Food Roots in Tillamook, North Coast Food Web in Astoria, and…

Note: Judith Bussé will present this topic at the ICPHSO 2021 North America Virtual Workshop on June 23, 2021 at 9 a.m.ET. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clearer than ever that there is a pressing global need for a…

Investments in the region's digital economy are already starting to rebound in the first half of 2021, as many countries in the Middle East recover from the challenges of the past year. Analysts expect IT spending to grow year over…

PIKISUPERSTAR-FREEPIK The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has reportedly commissioned the National University of Singapore to study the Philippines' digital economy and come up with the…

DUBLIN - (BUSINESS WIRE) - The report "Aviation MRO Market Forecast to 2028 - Impact of COVID-19 and Global Analysis by Components, Aircraft Type and End Users" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com from offer. The…

Last year, the United States and Kenya announced the start of free trade negotiations. It is the first of its kind between the United States and the countries of sub-Saharan Africa. If successful, this will be the most significant…

The measures sealing eviction cases during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing curbside cannabis collections and the creation of a database of all payers' claims were all signed by Governor Steve Sisolak. Sisolak's office announced Thursday…

New York, May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Reportlinker.com announces the publication of the report "Middle East & Africa UHF RFID Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis By Component and Application" - https:…

Communication is deeply rooted in the human psyche. It is an integral part of our lives and we can never think of voluntarily living in isolation and interacting or exchanging information with others. In the days before the emergence…

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company developing a first-in-class telomerase inhibitor, imetelstat, to treat hematologic myeloid malignancies,…

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2021--Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE:…

Foxconn has entered into a new economic development agreement with Wisconsin, but what the Taiwan-based manufacturer plans to produce in the state remains a mystery. In April, the Wisconsin Economic Development…

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Aligos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing new therapies to address unmet medical needs in viral diseases and…

WISeKey Reports Strong First Quarter 2021 Unaudited Income WISeKey expects 2021 to be a year of good operational and financial performance Zug, Switzerland, May ten, 2021 - WISeKey International Holding Ltd. ("WISeKey" or "Company")…

Vancouver, British Columbia, May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The global valuation services market is expected to reach $ 11.47 billion by 2027, according to current analysis by Emergen Research. The recent trends of recruiting cells to…

Almost half of small businesses want to improve their digital skills as a lesson from the Covid-19 pandemic, study finds. As a sign of companies' demand to accept the increasing digitization of the economy triggered by the crisis, 48%!-->…

In its research paper entitled:…