The Philippine Department of Budget and Management (DBM) launched this week a website that seeks to support the government's drive for transparent and accountable government through participatory budgeting.

As enterprises and even governments shift their information systems from traditional platforms to mobile and cloud computing, Hong Kong Government Chief Information Officer Daniel Lai, BBS, JP, sees the need for new approaches to data protection.

IBM and the Philippine Department of Science and Technology (DOST) recently signed an agreement to establish the first Philippine Systems & Technology R&D Laboratory.

IDC Government Insights has unveiled a new Smart City Framework that defines the key processes needed to create a smart city and envisioned to help city leaders in their smart city development efforts.

Singapore is the most livable city in the world for Asian expatriates, according to the latest Location Ratings for expatriate living conditions published by ECA International.

The Australian government recently launched the digital hubs and digital enterprise programs in Tasmania to provide online training and advice to small and medium-sized businesses (SMB)s and not-for-profit organizations.

To expand students’ access to high-quality technical education and collaboration, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) will be deploying a cloud-based education solution in 10,000 technical colleges and institutes across the country.

Singapore and Taiwan led Asia anew in the new global ICT ranking published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). South Korea (12th), Hong Kong (13th) and Japan (18th) were the three other Asian countries in the top 20.

A new survey by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) showed that the public believes keeping Hong Kong corruption-free would attract foreign investment and bring economic benefits.

Hong Kong's Chief Secretary for Administration Stephen Lam reiterated the government's support to innovation and technology, especially in the life sciences sector.