Tag: Digital Infrastructure
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Open trade, digital investment: AI-driven trade could boost global commerce by 2040, says WTO
Open trade, AI, and growth: a path to 2040 A new report from the World Trade Organization argues that embracing open trade rules, investing in digital infrastructure, and developing AI-related skills could unlock substantial gains in global commerce. By 2040, AI-driven trade could rise by as much as 40%, reshaping how goods and services cross…
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Open Trade and Digital Investment: The Path to an AI-Driven Trade Boom by 2040, Says WTO
Open trade and digital investment: unlocking AI-led growth Smarter, faster, and more interconnected global commerce hinges on a coordinated approach that blends open trade rules with targeted digital investment and workforce upskilling. The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently highlighted that adopting artificial intelligence (AI) in trade processes—while preserving transparent and rule-based markets—could drive almost 40%…
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Open Trade and Digital Investment Drive Near 40% AI-Driven Trade Boost by 2040, WTO Says
Open trade and digital investment: a path to AI-driven growth Global commerce could see a dramatic jump in activity as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how goods and services are produced, bought, and sold across borders. A new WTO report argues that aligning AI adoption with open trade rules, targeted skills development, and robust digital infrastructure…
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6G to Reach 5 Billion Connections by 2040, GSMA Finds
Overview: A Bold Forecast for 6G Adoption The GSMA, the global trade association for the mobile industry, released a forward-looking study that projects sixth-generation mobile technology—6G—to reach more than five billion connections worldwide by 2040. This ambitious forecast signals a major leap beyond today’s 5G footprint and hints at a future where ubiquitous wireless connectivity…
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Digital Infrastructure Drive Boosts Urban Growth, Service Delivery: State Ministers
Overview: A New Era for Ethiopia’s Cities Across Ethiopia, a sweeping expansion of digital infrastructure is accelerating urban development. State ministers and government agencies are highlighting how better connectivity, data systems, and digital services are transforming city life—from faster public services to more resilient revenue collection—and creating a foundation for sustainable growth in Addis Ababa…
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Digital Infrastructure Drive Accelerates Urban Growth and Service Delivery in Ethiopia
Driving Urban Growth Through Digital Infrastructure Across several Ethiopian cities, a sweeping upgrade of digital infrastructure is reshaping how governments deliver services and how businesses grow. State ministers describe a coordinated push to expand broadband access, deploy smart city solutions, and modernize government systems. The goal is simple but powerful: faster, more reliable public services…
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Putin smiles when your wifi fails: Europe’s new frontier in the war of irritation
Introduction: A new kind of pressure campaign When a stable internet connection falters, it’s easy to shrug it off as a local outage or an equipment glitch. But a growing body of analysis suggests that in Europe, diminishing connectivity and the sporadic downtime of critical services may be part of a broader political strategy. Critics…
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Sunway Construction Secure RM570 Million Data Centre Contract from US Tech Firm
Sunway Construction Wins RM570 Million Data Centre Project Sunway Construction Group Bhd (SunCon) has secured a significant new project through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd (SCSB). The contract, valued at approximately RM570 million, comes from a multinational technology corporation based in the United States. The scope covers core and shell works for a…
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Cloudflare Reveals Top Internet Trends of 2025: What Our Digital World Learned
Overview: A Year in Review for the Internet Cloudflare has released its sixth annual Year in Review, offering one of the most extensive snapshots of how the internet behaved in 2025. This report, compiled by the leading connectivity cloud company, highlights pivotal trends in performance, security, privacy, and user experience. For businesses, developers, and everyday…
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India-Canada-Australia Pact: A New Technology and Innovation Partnership Emerges at G20
Trilateral Focus: A New Era for Tech Collaboration At the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, a landmark agreement took shape as Prime Ministers Narendra Modi of India, Justin Trudeau of Canada (represented by a counterpart in discussions), and Anthony Albanese of Australia jointly announced the formation of the Australia–Canada–India Technology & Innovation Partnership. The collaboration…