APAC
APAC must triple energy transition investments to meet 2050 net zero goal
                                                                                 
                    
                    The region needs US$2.3t by 2030.
                
                                
            APAC must triple energy transition investments to meet 2050 net zero goal
                                                                                                                 
                            
                            The region needs US$2.3t by 2030.
                        
                                                
                        
    
                    Gender gap inches forward, but progress remains slow
                                                                                                 
                        
                        In Asia, only the Philippines and Singapore entered the top 50.
                    
                                        
                    
                Infrastructure development in Bay of Bengal faces funding hurdles
                                                                                                 
                        
                        ADB finds promise in BIMSTEC Master Plan for Transport Connectivity, but raises caution on financing challenges.
                    
                                        
                    
                Dubai General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs clinches GovMedia Conference & Awards 2024
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Its awareness campaign is expected to decrease enquiries in the agency’s call centre and social media.
                    
                                        
                    
                GovMedia Conference & Awards 2024 celebrates excellence in Asia Pacific governance
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The conference and awards programme offered a dynamic platform for thought leadership, providing valuable perspectives on innovative approaches to governance.
                    
                                        
                    
                High fees deter operator interest in Mexico’s 5G spectrum auction
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The bidding will take place in 2025.
                    
                                        
                    
                Fostering innovation in government requires shift in mindset, engagement beyond core groups – Guillaume Sachet of KPMG in Singapore
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Sachet's observations offer a roadmap for governments seeking to harness the power of digitalisation to drive meaningful societal change.
                    
                                        
                    
                Public sector leaders are more optimistic about Gen AI’s impact: Deloitte
                                                                                                 
                        
                        More than half of government respondents perceive a big impact from gen AI.
                    
                                        
                    
                Regulatory oversight crucial as mobile health apps reshape healthcare
                                                                                                 
                        
                        These apps could significantly contribute to the efficiency and accessibility of healthcare services.
                    
                                        
                    
                Sovereign Cloud adoption gains traction in APAC amidst geopolitical, cyber challenges
                                                                                                 
                        
                        One-third of governments in the region plan to adopt sovereign cloud services.
                    
                                        
                    
                Compensation tops public sector employees’ priorities
                                                                                                 
                        
                        61% of respondents cited compensation as their reason for staying.
                    
                                        
                    
                How the public sector can prepare for the Gen Z workforce
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Gen Zs are expected to account for about 30% of the workforce by 2030.
                    
                                        
                    
                Cities and data driving economic opportunities in our communities: KPMG’s Michael Camerlengo
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Michael Camerlengo, Head of Government Sector Asia Pacific at KPMG discusses the key factors shaping the future of governments and organisations.
                    
                                        
                    
                Benjamin Chiang of EY: Strong cybersecurity is key to fostering innovation without hindering progress
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Explore the dynamic dialogue with Benjamin Chiang, EY Asean Government & Public Sector Leader, as he discusses enhanced governance in the digital age.
                    
                                        
                    
                Only 8% of the world’s population reside in a ‘full democracy’: report
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The state of global democracy declined in 2023, the EIU reported.
                    
                                        
                    
                Geopolitics, elections top list of risks for commodities in 2024: report
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It will be impacted by the wars in the Middle East, Ukraine and upcoming elections in many countries.
                    
                                        
                    
                US to ‘struggle’ with Indo-Pacific strategy in 2024: EIU
                                                                                                 
                        
                        This is linked to the emergence of conflict in the Middle East.
                    
                                        
                    
                 
            	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                             
                                     
                                     
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                