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Priority will be given to modernization, rapid and synchronous development of the socio-economic infrastructure system, constructing a number of typical works, with unique landscape, architectural space of the capital city; strongly develop inter-connected, synchronous and unified digital, IT, data infrastructure, creating a foundation for the development of digital economy and society. Science-technology, innovation and creation along with culture and people are the most important factors for the rapid and sustainable development of the capital city. … [Read more...] about 13th National Party Congress: Hanoi, HCM City aim for digital government

Quang (in red), a shop owner on Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street, said most people do not really mind photos being taken in front of their stores, as long as it does not affect other customers. … [Read more...] about Saigonese descend on Tet merch street

Targeted for their fins, oceanic whitetips are caught up by indiscriminate fishing techniques. Their global population has dropped 98 percent in the last 60 years, said Nick Dulvy, the study's senior author and a professor at Simon Fraser University (SFU). … [Read more...] about Dramatic shark decline leaves ‘gaping hole’ in ocean: study

For FIs in Asia Pacific emerging from or preparing to emerge from the pandemic, such as Singapore, Australia, Vietnam, and Taiwan, while confidence will be relatively higher, spending will be cautious, as maintaining substantial cashflow will remain a priority. Rather than overhauling fraud and compliance systems, FIs would likely choose to recalibrate, update and optimise their digital onboarding as well as payments and transaction monitoring technology. Investments would be specific to address prominent gaps and data intelligence. Alternative data to onboard more challenging cohorts, creating readiness against cyber endpoint threats, and relationship analysis may be considered to address acquisition growth strategy and growing volumes and complexity of online fraud attacks. … [Read more...] about GBG: Six predictions for the financial services and fraud landscape in 2021

“Contactless is the present and future of in-person payments. 2020 brought with it a rapid acceleration of digitization and reinforced the importance of digital solutions – like contactless – to help meet our everyday needs,” said Ajay Bhalla, President, Cyber & Intelligence, Mastercard. … [Read more...] about Mastercard evolves contactless technology for quantum world