The Sri Lankan government is set to draft a National Cyber Security Act to enhance digital safety. Announced by State Minister Kanaka Herath, the act addresses the need spurred by Sri Lankans’ 74 million social media accounts. This move is part of the broader National Digital Strategy 2030.
The 4th Digital Transformation Jordan and Fintech Jordan conferences began on May 5, 2024, in Amman, under the patronage of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship. Over 400 global leaders convened to discuss advancements in fintech and digital transformation, aiming to enhance Jordan’s role in the digital economy.
In 2023, Bangladesh’s internet subscriber count rose to 131 million, including 7 million new users, with 118.49 million on mobile and 12.88 million on broadband. The total mobile subscribers also increased to 190.81 million, driven by 10.61 million new users last year, according to BTRC data.
Kazakhstan has completed an interface station for the OneWeb satellite network, aiming to start commercial services within the year. Additionally, the nation is developing a new satellite constellation for Earth observation. Meanwhile, over 170 villages now have satellite internet access, despite recent controversies in the digital ministry.
Global leaders gathered at Wageningen University in the Netherlands to pledge support for making Bangladesh’s agriculture more resilient and sustainable. The roundtable focused on enhancing profitability for small farmers and introducing advanced agricultural technologies, with commitments from international experts and institutions to support long-term, impact-driven initiatives.
