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Free children’s paper published in honour of journalist Win Tin
A 10-page free children’s newspaper titled “Zar Ti Man” was published in Mandalay on April 21 to mark the 3rd year of commemoration of the late renowned journalist U Win Tin. “It was published in 3rd year commemoration of Sayagyi Hantharwady U Win Tin. The ...
NBTC panel to study how to regulate OTT operators
The Board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission on April 24 resolved to regard the delivery of over-the-top content as radio and TV broadcasting, said Natee Sukonrat, chairman of the NBTC broadcasting committee. The board also resolved to assign Natee to set up a subcommittee ...
Finance ministry welcomes public feedback with new hotline
The Ministry of Finance has launched the hotline number 1519 to better connect with members of the public so that consumers can more easily air complaints or provide recommendations regarding finance sector operations in the country. According to a notice issued by the Ministry of ...
VN wants its own social networks
The Government is encouraging made-in-Việt Nam internet platforms to replace international giants like Google and Facebook as part of its long-term efforts to strengthen cyber security, the communications minister said on April 18. As part of its efforts to ensure accurate information, the ministry has ...
Data science poised to boom
Big data and analytics spending in Thailand is expected to continue double-digit growth in 2017, driven by the availability of data, a new generation of technology and a cultural shift toward data-driven decision making. Teradata Thailand, the local enterprise solfware unit of US-based Teradata Corporation, expect ...
Mid-end smartphone segment cramped with many players
In 2016, Samsung launched 31 mobile phone models into the market, while Lenovo launched 26, ZTE 24 and Huawei 22.The manufacturers in the mid-end market segment mostly compete in configuration, design and features. GR5 2017, J7 Prime and F1s by Oppo, Samsung and Huawei, which were ...
5G licence auction faces delay due to technicalities
The planned fifth generation (5G) licence auction on the 2600-megahertz spectrum is likely to be put off to 2018 due to a lack of well-designed frequency valuation principles and the transition to a new telecom regulatory body. The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) initially ...
Ministry mulls greater security for ICT sector
The Information and Technology Department under the Ministry of Science and Technology in cooperation with the AEK Group Co., Ltd. is studying the management of information and communications technology (ICT) using the CA-PKI security system. A seminar on information security using the CA-PKI system took ...
$5 mil Smart fund launched for start-ups
Smart Axiata, Cambodia’s leading telecommunications company, on March 28 launched a $5 million venture capital fund for digital service companies and start-ups in the country. The Smart Axiata Digital Innovation Fund aims to meet demands for cash and expertise as the number of Cambodian digital entrepreneurs increases ...
Confident iflix aims high in Myanmar
Given that iflix has received more than 11,000 subscriptions within one week after its launch in Myanmar, the Kuala Lumpur-based streaming service provider is confident that it will be successful in the market as a pioneer, said Adeana Greenlee, iflix’s country manger for Myanmar. Greenlee said in ...
