Global Services Trade Expands as International Services Exports Rise in 2026
Geneva: International trade in services continued to expand in 2026, with global services exports recording strong growth during the first...
Digital Economy
AI Infrastructure Spending Surges as Global Technology Firms Expand Computing Capacity
Singapore: Global investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure continues to accelerate as technology companies and investors commit large amounts of capital...
Digital Services Reshape Global Trade as Least Developed Countries Struggle to Keep Pace
Digital services are rapidly changing the structure of international trade, but new global trade data show a widening gap between...
China’s AI Video Industry Moves Toward a New Commercial Era
BEIJING: China’s artificial intelligence sector is rapidly expanding into video production, with startups, technology companies and creative studios exploring new...
ASEAN-Plus Three Trade Surges as Asian Economies Deepen Regional Economic Cooperation
Economic cooperation between Southeast Asia and the region's three major Northeast Asian partners is gaining momentum, with new figures showing...
ASEAN and EU Deepen Economic Cooperation as Digital Trade and Supply Chains Take Center Stage
ASEAN and the European Union are moving to deepen their economic partnership, with senior officials focusing on digital trade, green...
Macron Highlights Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon as a Gateway Between France and North America
French President Emmanuel Macron has used his visit to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon to highlight the French territory’s economic potential and its position...
European Commission Introduces New Plan to Boost Innovation and Strengthen Europe’s Technology Sector
Brussels: The European Commission has announced a major initiative aimed at accelerating innovation across Europe and helping new technologies move...
Xi Jinping Unveils Five New Initiatives to Strengthen BRICS Cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping has outlined five new initiatives aimed at expanding cooperation among BRICS countries, placing artificial intelligence, trade,...
WTO to Put Artificial Intelligence at the Centre of New Global Trade Policy Dialogue
The World Trade Organization is preparing to bring together policymakers, technology leaders and trade experts for the first World Trade...
IMF Article Calls for a Broader View of Global Innovation
Washington, September The global debate over technological innovation often concentrates heavily on the world's two largest economies, potentially overlooking the...
Vietnam Introduces New Responsibilities for Businesses Providing Data Products and Services
Vietnam has introduced new regulatory requirements covering organisations and businesses that provide data-related products and services, as part of a...
Russia Pushes Domestic Technology Development to Strengthen National Innovation
Russia is placing greater emphasis on developing homegrown technologies as the government reviews progress and future priorities under its national...
Canada Moves to Make Internet Plans Easier for Consumers to Compare
Canada is taking steps to make it easier for consumers to compare internet plans and better understand the services they...
Greece: Athens Joins European AI Gigafactories Initiative With €350 Million Funding
Greece has joined a major European initiative aimed at expanding artificial intelligence computing capacity, committing €350 million from its EU...
Malaysia Faces Rising Power Demand as Data Centre Expansion Accelerates
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia is preparing for a significant increase in electricity demand as the country’s rapidly expanding data-centre industry...
Saudi Arabia Expands Digital Government Services Through New AI and Data Initiatives
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia is accelerating the digital transformation of government services as authorities expand the use of artificial intelligence,...
UAE Launches Major AI Transformation of Government Services
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates is moving ahead with one of its most ambitious government-technology programmes, placing artificial...
South Korea Expands National AI Computing Infrastructure to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Development
SEOUL — South Korea is accelerating investment in artificial-intelligence infrastructure as the government seeks to strengthen domestic computing capacity and...
Sri Lanka Approves Digital Transformation Units Across Government Institutions
COLOMBO — Sri Lanka is moving to accelerate digitalisation across the public sector after the Cabinet approved the establishment of...
ILO Examines the Human Labour Behind Artificial Intelligence Data Systems
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is examining the often-overlooked human workforce that supports the development of modern artificial intelligence systems,...
Poland Launches National Programme to Search for Critical Raw-Material Deposits
WARSAW — Poland has launched a long-term national programme to identify domestic sources of critical raw materials considered essential for...
Netherlands Launches International AI Strategy to Strengthen Europe’s Technology Position
AMSTERDAM — The Netherlands has launched a new international strategy for artificial intelligence, placing greater emphasis on technological cooperation, economic...
UNDP and Visa Launch Financial Inclusion Initiative for Women and Youth in Sri Lanka
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka and Visa have joined forces to expand financial inclusion and economic...
Saudi Arabia: New Partnership Targets Stronger Data-Protection Leadership
Saudi Arabia has taken another step toward strengthening professional capabilities in the field of data protection after the Saudi Information...
Digital Infrastructure: The New Foundation of Economic Growth
For generations, economic development was closely associated with physical infrastructure. Roads connected villages with cities, power plants supplied energy to...
Singapore and Thailand Deepen Strategic Partnership With Focus on AI, Energy and Trade
Singapore and Thailand have agreed to strengthen their bilateral relationship through a broader programme of cooperation covering artificial intelligence, energy...
Dubai to Host GISEC Global 2026 as AI Reshapes the Cybersecurity Landscape
The United Arab Emirates is preparing to host GISEC Global 2026 in Dubai, bringing together international cybersecurity leaders, technology experts...
Türkiye Opens Global E-Export Summit as Istanbul Targets Stronger Digital Trade
Türkiye has begun preparations for a major international e-commerce event in Istanbul as the country seeks to strengthen its position...
Japan Unveils New Measures to Strengthen Economic Growth and Energy Security
Japan has announced a fresh set of government measures aimed at supporting economic growth, strengthening energy security and preparing the...
China Calls for Deeper SCO Cooperation on AI, Trade and Regional Security
China has called for stronger cooperation among members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), with President Xi Jinping urging the...
Denmark Launches New National Strategy to Strengthen Cybersecurity Across Public and Private Sectors
Denmark has introduced a new national cybersecurity strategy aimed at improving the country's digital resilience and protecting critical infrastructure from...
Netherlands Sets Out New International AI Strategy to Strengthen Digital Security and Global Cooperation
The Netherlands is placing artificial intelligence at the centre of its international economic and security policy, with the Dutch government...
Pax Silica Explained: Why the Global Race for AI Chips Is Creating a New Technology Alliance
The next great contest in global technology may not be fought over oil or traditional industrial resources. Increasingly, it is...
Lok Sabha Passes Bill Creating Framework for Future UPI Charges
The Lok Sabha has passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing amendments to the Payment and Settlement...
Global Investment in Intangible Assets Surpasses $10 Trillion, Signaling a New Era of Economic Growth
The global economy is undergoing a profound transformation as businesses increasingly invest in assets that cannot be physically touched but...
Global Internet Access Reaches 74% as Digital Connectivity Expands, But Billions Remain Offline
The world has made remarkable progress in expanding internet access over the past decade, with nearly three-quarters of the global...
China Reaches 2.36 Million High-Value Invention Patents as AI and Digital Technologies Drive Innovation
China has reached another major milestone in its technological development, with the number of high-value invention patents rising to 2.36...
Developing Asia Journalism Awards 2026 Celebrate Outstanding Reporting on Artificial Intelligence and Regional Development
The Developing Asia Journalism Awards (DAJA) 2026 have recognised some of Asia's most impactful journalism, honouring reporters whose work explores...
