The digitisation of the Indian economy is not just a development in technology but a revolution in how business processes function, commerce is executed, and consumer interactions take place. With the adoption of digital payment platforms, online commerce, financial innovations, the use of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and data technology, economic activities have been…
KUALA LUMPUR: The Cybercrime Bill 2026, which seeks to repeal the Computer Crimes Act 1997 (Act 563), was tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today (June 22). Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that cybercrime threats today not only involve computer system intrusions and data theft, but also…
Africa Tech Festival 2026 is structured around six interconnected pillars that reflect the technologies and priorities driving Africa’s digital economy: Telecoms & Connectivity; Data Centres; AI; Cybersecurity; Startups; and Digital Transformation CAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Africa Tech Festival (https://AfricaTechFestival.com), the continent’s longest…
CHISINAU, Moldova, June 22, 2026 /CNW/ — Moldova Digital Summit 2026 (MDS26) brought approximately 4,000 participants, 100+ speakers and 45 exhibitors to Chișinău for over 70 sessions and business meetings focused on technology, investment and Moldova’s integration into Europe’s digital economy. EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova Alexandru…
DAR ES SALAAM: WHEN the Minister for Finance presented the government budget for the 2026/27 financial year, many Tanzanians focused on the figures—how much money would be spent and where it would go. However, behind the numbers lies a bigger story. This budget is a roadmap for transforming Tanzania into a modern digital economy. The…
Influencers and AI are reshaping journalism and public perception, forcing PR professionals to rethink strategies, ethics and how information reaches audiences in the digital era The way we consume news is rapidly changing. Traditional media outlets no longer dominate the information landscape. Instead, YouTubers, TikTok educators and AI-generated content are increasingly shaping public perception. According…
VIENTIANE: Laos’ Ministry of Technology and Communications, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), launched a project aimed at accelerating digital transformation in Laos. According to the ministry’s report on Thursday (June 18), the launching ceremony was held in Lao’s capital Vientiane on Tuesday (June 16). The event aimed to enhance awareness and…
BUTTERWORTH, June 20 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed appreciation to all local media practitioners, especially those who continue to discharge their responsibilities with the utmost ethics and integrity in informing the public. He said the task facing media practitioners today is far from easy, especially amid the rapid advancement of digital technology…
i2c Inc., a global financial technology innovator, today announced it has won the “Best AI-Powered Fraud Detection Solution by a Vendor” award at The Digital Banker Middle East & Africa Innovation …
For the first time globally, social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram have overtaken television and news websites as the most widely used way to access news, according to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2026. “This shift has now happened in around two-thirds of the markets we cover, with direct access still leading…
