The United Arab Emirates has emerged as the world leader in telecommunications infrastructure, according to the second edition of the "State of Digital Transformation Report."

UAE Achieves World’s Highest Rank in Telecom Infrastructure and Digital Indices

The United Arab Emirates has emerged as the world leader in telecommunications infrastructure, according to the second edition of the “State of Digital Transformation Report.”  The report, published by the UAE’s Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation at the Digital Readiness Retreat, showcases the country’s significant digital achievements in 12 critical areas. These sectors are […]

The UAE's Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has issued the region's first "Finfluencer" licence, representing a significant regulatory step in the digital finance area.

SCA Launches Innovative Finfluencer License to Strengthen Investor Protection in UAE

The UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has issued the region’s first “Finfluencer” licence, representing a significant regulatory step in the digital finance area. This project is intended to govern persons who provide investment advice or financial insights through various media platforms. It attempts to create a controlled and transparent environment for digital financial content. […]

South Africa and the UAE have announced a significant collaboration in satellite development, marking a new chapter of bilateral cooperation.

South Africa Signs MoU with UAE to Accelerate National Space Program

South Africa and the UAE have announced a significant collaboration in satellite development, marking a new chapter of bilateral cooperation. The deal was revealed at the 2025 SAMENA Leaders’ Summit in Dubai. Mondli Gungubele, South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation, confirmed the partnership and shared details about the MoU already signed between […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru made history in the Indian Premier League by being the first team to win all away matches throughout a season's league stage.

RCB Become First Team to Register 100% Away Wins in League Phase

Royal Challengers Bengaluru made history in the Indian Premier League by being the first team to win all away matches throughout a season’s league stage. RCB defeated Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in Lucknow, giving them a perfect seven-out-of-seven away record in IPL 2025. This achievement surpasses the joint records set by the Kolkata […]

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has published a five-year strategy plan to accelerate economic integration among its 10 member states.

Southeast Asia Charts Unified Economic Future with New Strategic Vision

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has published a five-year strategy plan to accelerate economic integration among its 10 member states. The 41-page statement, released during a key leaders’ summit in Malaysia, sets clear goals for ASEAN to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2045. The strategy prioritises trade standards harmonisation, cross-border investment facilitation, […]

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra submitted a projected 3.78 trillion baht budget for the fiscal year 2026, equivalent to 115.66 billion US dollars.

Thailand Targets Sustainable Growth with $115 Billion Fiscal Blueprint

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra submitted a projected 3.78 trillion baht budget for the fiscal year 2026, equivalent to 115.66 billion US dollars. The strategy, which was submitted to parliament, aims to rekindle economic momentum in the face of global trade uncertainty. The draft budget calls for a 0.7% rise in spending and forecasts an […]

Shanti Pereira, Singapore's sprint queen, won an admirable silver medal in the women's 100m final at the Asian Athletics Championships on May 28.

Shanti Delivers Strong Finish, Takes Silver in Tight 100m Race

Shanti Pereira, Singapore’s sprint queen, won an admirable silver medal in the women’s 100m final at the Asian Athletics Championships on May 28. The tournament took place at Gumi Civic Stadium in South Korea. The 28-year-old finished 0.04 seconds behind China’s Liang Xiaojing, who won gold in 11.37 seconds. Tran Thi Nhi Yen of Vietnam […]

Gulveer Singh won gold in the men's 10,000m and Servin Sebastian took bronze in the 20km race walk, kicking off India's campaign at the 27th Asian Athletics Championships.

Gulveer’s Strategic Sprint Wins 10,000m Gold; Race Walker Sebastian Earns Podium Spot

Gulveer Singh won gold in the men’s 10,000m and Servin Sebastian took bronze in the 20km race walk, kicking off India’s campaign at the 27th Asian Athletics Championships. Gulveer finished in 28:38.63, beating out Japan’s Mebuki Suzuki and Bahrain’s Albert Kibichi Rop.  The 26-year-old, who already holds the national record, kept a steady pace and […]

Thailand has officially launched the "Amazing Thailand Love Wins Festival," a month-long national celebration that coincides with Global Pride Month.

Pride Takes Centre Stage as Thailand Launches Inclusive ‘Amazing Thailand Love Wins Festival’

Thailand has officially launched the “Amazing Thailand Love Wins Festival,” a month-long national celebration that coincides with Global Pride Month. The campaign reinforces Thailand’s reputation as an open, LGBTQIAN+-friendly location while also encouraging tourism and social peace. Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai emphasised the festival’s significance, adding that it reflects Thailand’s commitment […]

MY E.G. Services Berhad (MYEG) and Singapore Trade Data Exchange Services (SGTraDex) have formed a strategic cooperation to boost cross-border digital trade.

MYEG and SGTraDex Collaborate to Build ASEAN’s Digital Trade Backbone

MY E.G. Services Berhad (MYEG) and Singapore Trade Data Exchange Services (SGTraDex) have formed a strategic cooperation to boost cross-border digital trade. This collaboration focuses on developing interoperable digital systems that allow for the easy, secure, and paperless interchange of trade-related information between the two countries. The partnership’s goal is to align digital infrastructures to […]