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Boom in 'digital nomadism' will stabilise post-COVID

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INTERNATIONAL

The pandemic is swelling the ranks of 'digital nomads', who take their job with them as they move to and between places with lower living costs and more amenable lifestyles.

EU’s leadership on AI governance faces tough tests

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EU

The proposal advances the Commission’s work over the last five years on developing the EU’s approach to AI. The EU seeks to become a global leader in responsibly developing and…

Global development plan will expand China's reach

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CHINA

Beijing positions the Initiative as its flagship development vehicle, building a coalition of support for it in the Global South and using it to project a Chinese vision of…

Adoption of new technologies raises cybersecurity need

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INT

These technologies are being adopted in the context of hybrid working and global digital supply chain integration. These technologies promise improved efficiency, service…

South-east Asian e-commerce has wide gender gaps

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

It is expected to triple again by 2025. The IFC believes about USD280bn could be added to the robust forecast for the value of the region’s digital economy in 2030 -- USD1tn -- if…

African digital economy sees steady but uneven growth

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AFRICA

The number of digital gig workers increased, mainly in relatively low-paid driving jobs involving home deliveries and transportation. There has been a significantly smaller…

African digital economy faces uneven outlook

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AFRICA

This is attributable to relatively low internet penetration, the limited number of digital platforms and e-commerce businesses, and low investment and digital skills levels. These…

EU seeks overhaul of digital markets with new rules

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EUROPE

The EU has exercised significant authority over the digital economy in areas ranging from data privacy and antitrust to illegal state aid and social media disinformation. Under…

Remote working fuels crime in stolen data

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INT

Some organisations shifted to remote working haphazardly, allowing hackers to exploit weak security measures to steal sensitive data. Stolen health, financial and other data do…

Digital healthcare will expand in developed countries

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US/INT

Outlook for digital healthcare.