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BEIJING: China and 26 African Countries Forge Stronger Digital Partnerships China and 26 African countries have committed to enhancing cooperation and driving innovation in the digital sector. 

Some have argued that government has no business in business. Reality, I reckon, is a solid counter to this argument. To develop a realistic and effective operations strategy, a business must fully appreciate the place and reach of government as a major determinant of business performance within the broader matrix of business success factors. This was the thrust of one of my arguments as a panelist at the recently concluded Global Tech Africa summit.

🔍 Discover valuable insights! Tune in as Kenneth Ho （何睿肯） explores the surge of Chinese companies expanding into Singapore & Southeast Asia. Uncover pivotal trends, factors, and ATOMIC's pivotal role in driving this growth. #Expansion #SoutheastAsia #ASEAN #BusinessExpansion

🌏 Engaging Discussion on Global Gateway Projects in Asia-Pacific! 🌏🤝🇪🇺 We had a productive discussion with Mr. David Ringrose, Head of Division for Connectivity at EEAS. Our focus? Delving into the Global Gateway projects in the Asia-Pacific region and understanding the EU’s narrative behind this initiative. It was enlightening to exchange insights on the significance of the Global Gateway initiative and its potential impact on fostering connectivity and economic development in the Asia-Pacific region. Mr. Ringrose's expertise shed light on the strategic vision driving these projects and the EU's commitment to promoting sustainable growth and cooperation. During our conversation, I had the opportunity to update Mr. Ringrose on the specific needs of Vietnam from the perspective of businesses. Looking forward to further collaboration and meaningful contributions towards advancing connectivity and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region through the Global Gateway initiative! #GlobalGateway #AsiaPacific #EUInitiative #Connectivity #EconomicDevelopment #BusinessPerspective 🌏🤝🌟

Only 2 African competition authorities signed the International Competition Network (ICN)'s formal recognition that the technical capacity of competition agencies must be strengthened in relation to digital markets - the The Competition Commission South Africa and the Competition Authority of Kenya. It would be interesting to understand why agencies like the Egyptian Competition Authority, FCCPC Nigeria and the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority did not sign the document, as they are quite focused on digital markets. It appears that the formal recognition is aligned with the report "Compendium of Approaches to Improving Competition in Digital Markets" published by the G7 Hiroshima Summit in November 2023, which contemplates (among others) better relationships between competition agencies and technical experts, and a better understanding of emerging technologies by agencies. The document is available here: https://lnkd.in/dMMMkGPV Odie Strydom www.betweenity.online

Building Africa’s digital dream: Collaboration is Key to Overcoming Challenges | By: Temitope Osunrinde, a digital infrastructure enthusiast "The African digital revolution isn’t just about laying cables—it’s about building partnerships that drive inclusive growth and empower millions. With the right strategies and collaborations, Africa can bridge the digital divide and emerge as a leader in the global digital economy". READ: https://lnkd.in/diJCXVs7

Astana hosts the first Asia-Pacific Conference on Digital Inclusion and Transformation, which was attended by representatives of the commercial unit of Jusan Mobile, headed by Chief Commercial Officer Arman Maralov. This important event brought together state leaders, digital technology experts and leading companies in the region under one roof to discuss key issues of the future of digital innovation. The main objective of the conference is to strengthen regional cooperation and focus on bridging the digital divide, improving digital literacy and ensuring stable and reliable digital communications. One of the central points was the speech of the Minister of Digital Development of Kazakhstan, Jaslan Madiyev, who stressed that more than 90% of public services in Kazakhstan are available online, which helped the country to take a leading position in the UN ratings on digitalization. Events of this scale not only contribute to the creation of an inclusive digital future, but also open up wide opportunities for business development. This, in turn, will stimulate economic growth and expand opportunities for the countries of the Asia-Pacific region, creating new prospects and strengthening their positions in the global market.

Nigeria Partners with Ericsson to Drive 5G Innovation and Digital Transformation Nigeria partners with Ericsson, signing an MoU to advance 5G development, innovation hubs, and digital transformation for economic growth. https://lnkd.in/eaenaTbm

ICT & Digital Economy CS Eliud Owalo: “This is a very important week for Africa because it gives us an opportunity to discuss the emerging issues in our operational environment in view of dynamism in the technological space and come up with clear tech roadmap.” #ConnectedAfricaSummit2024

Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation Hem Vanndy has urged a Chinese company to leverage their factory in Cambodia as an export hub to ASEAN and beyond.Decs https://smpl.is/9vr91