Exodus of Foreign Internet Giants Strengthens China’s Homegrown Ecosystem
China now depends almost entirely on its own online content providers, as the number of big foreign companies in the market, such as Yahoo and LinkedIn, keeps dwindling, giving the government a boost in controlling the internet, analysts say.On Monday …
German Government Calls for COVID-19 Booster Shots for All as Cases Surge
Germany’s health minister, Jens Spahn, called Friday for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for anyone who was fully vaccinated at least six months ago, as the nation faces a fourth wave of coronavirus infections.Speaking to reporters following a two-day s…
Alleged Russian Hacks of Microsoft Service Providers Highlight Cybersecurity Deficiencies
Cybersecurity experts say Microsoft’s recent disclosure that alleged Russian hackers successfully attacked several IT service providers this year is a sign that many U.S. IT companies have underinvested in security measures needed to protect themselves…
THE OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL PERMANENT SECRETARY Achieving a Service of Excellence: New Public Service Strategy launched
A new 5-year Public Service strategy was launched, with the ultimate vision of achieving a service of excellence. Through a holistic approach, the strategy will be based on three key elements that are people, technology, and service. They will be embra…
Study Shows COVID-19 Pandemic Diminished Life Expectancy Around the Globe in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic shortened life expectancy around the globe last year, according to a new international study.A team of researchers led by University of Oxford public health professor Nazur Islam examined changes to life expectancy in 37 upper-mid…
New Zealand Researchers Hope to Replace Fossil Fuel Use in Antarctica With Green Hydrogen
A New Zealand research project is looking at ways to produce hydrogen in Antarctica to reduce carbon emissions.A four-month New Zealand project is investigating whether hydrogen could be generated, used and stored at Scott Base, its Antarctic research …