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01/09/2026

In the low-altitude economy, which is heavily dominated by China, the giant's peers in neigbouring Southeast Asia are moving to take advantage of the burgeoning sector. govmedia.com/analysis/low-altitude-economy-in-asean-countries-what-are-governments-doing?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles

25/08/2026

Singapore's Digital Infrastructure Bill could strip licences from data centres and cloud providers that fail resilience rules — with fines up to 10% of annual turnover. govmedia.com/exclusive/singapore-turns-heat-data-centres?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles

Singapore's Digital Infrastructure Bill introduces resilience and sustainability rules for data centres and cloud providers, with fines up to 10% of turnover.

18/08/2026

Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) member economies Cambodia and Nepal have received new roadmaps from APO in support of their national development. govmedia.com/in-focus/cambodia-nepal-receive-development-and-productivity-roadmaps?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles

Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) member economies Cambodia and Nepal have received new roadmaps from APO in support of their national development.

14/08/2026

Asian governments tie air policies to health outcomes

Eleven Asian governments are moving to measure air-quality policies against public health outcomes, shifting environmental management beyond changes in pollution levels towards evidence of whether emission controls improve population health.

Full story here: https://bit.ly/4g9NzO6

11/08/2026

The UK government has announced the next phase of its Investor Pathways Capital Initiative, aiming to support early-stage companies across the country by widening access to venture capital. govmedia.com/in-focus/uk-expands-venture-capital-access-early-stage-firms?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles

The UK has announced the next phase of its Investor Pathways Capital Initiative, aiming to support early-stage companies by widening access to venture capital.

04/08/2026

Canada is investing in a major export-support programme designed to assist businesses in Ontario in exploring growth opportunities in Europe. govmedia.com/in-focus/canadian-government-backs-export-support-programme-businesses?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles

Canada is investing in a major export-support programme designed to assist businesses in Ontario in exploring growth opportunities in Europe.

28/07/2026

South Korea is working significantly on its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, with a planned launch of its own chatbot this year as part of an 'AI for All' strategy. govmedia.com/in-focus/ai-all-project-underway-in-south-korea?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles

South Korea is working significantly on its artificial intelligence capabilities, with a planned launch of its own chatbot this year as part of 'AI for All'.

23/07/2026

Australia’s three straight interest rate increases this year are expected to slow lending demand and weigh on major bank earnings, although low unemployment and strong borrower equity buffers should keep bad loans contained, analysts said.

More Australian customers are contacting banks for hardship support, although arrears remain stable, said Morningstar's Nathan Zaia.

21/07/2026

Andy Burnham has officially succeeded Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister, vowing to come up with a 10-year plan for the country. govmedia.com/in-focus/uk-forms-new-government-pm-plans-biggest-changes-in-decades?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles

Andy Burnham has officially succeeded Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister, vowing to come up with a 10-year plan for the country.

10/07/2026

Across Asia, public sector innovators are transforming the way communities access services and engage with governments.

The GovMedia Conference and Awards 2026 celebrated the organisations behind innovative digital initiatives, citizen-centric solutions, and efforts to deliver more effective and accessible public services.

Explore the complete list of winners: https://bit.ly/4wsMnMj

The awards programme honoured public sector leaders in Asia for their digital transformation and service excellence.