Why the TPP matters to the Internet and IP
We've seen some news that the Trans-Pacific Partnership won't be in place at the year's end as previously intended. What does that mean? Is the TPP a concern for intellectual property rights?
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Putting Myanmar's proposed telecom rules on global stage
Ministry of Communications and IT wraps up public consultation on proposed rules governing the local telecom sector market, but how do the regulations measure up with international best practices?
Are virtual currencies reality or illusion?
We are still talking about the potential of virtual currencies, despite all the considerable advances in technology over the last 20 years, the significant spread of globalization, and how it might impact financial transactions.
Tapping Internet services to do good
Is it possible to have a CSR strategy built around online services? Telcos, for instance, can offer one hour free Internet access to locals who wouldn't otherwise have Web access in return for every hour of roaming fees earned.
Twitter IPO price indicates Asian players are undervalued
Asia's Internet giants including Tencent, Alibaba, and Baidu, are under-priced in light of Twitter's IPO price tag of US$26 per share, especially since they offer more sophisticated features than the microblogging site.
Censorship authorities will still have work post-revolution
Post-revolution path undertaken by Tunisian Internet Agency demonstrates there will be work for those in the public sector, transitioning from one of censoring to promoting the Internet.
Digital payments: Challenges for Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific lacks a consistent approach to digital payments. One of the key challenges is to develop regulation that balances the need for appropriate intervention and oversight without stifling innovation.
Civil society and the tech community to keep internet buzzing
Civil society and the technical community influenced the early direction of the internet and if the Internet Society has its way, they will continue to influence the development of the internet, true to its ground-up, "for the people" roots.
What TV licensing decision means for Hong Kong media freedom
Refusal by the Hong Kong government to grant a license to operate free-to-air television services has been perceived to have wider implications, and Mainland China's influence, on the freedom of speech in the territory.
Tech vendors have role in Internet governance
The IT vendor community, with the likes of Google and Microsoft, turns up in full force at the Internet Governance Forum in Bali this week where delegates discuss the need to keep the Internet trustworthy.
Youths express hope for their countries in Internet era
What does the Internet mean for the next generation? Bryan Tan speaks with two young IT professionals from Nepal and Trinidad and Tobago at the Internet Governance Forum this week in Bali, Indonesia.
Broadcast conference in Hong Kong to discuss piracy, OTT
The upcoming Cable and Satellite Broadcast Association of Asia Convention in Hong Kong will likely see the same key discussion issues including piracy and over-the-top delivery models.
IGF 2013 delegates to discuss governance issues
The annual Internet Governance Forum kicks off in Bali today, bringing together regulators, policy makers, academics, civic groups, and other delegates who will discuss issues. But, has the landscape changed?
SingTel fire could spark interesting SLA developments
Putting out the fire at SingTel's Bukit Panjang Exchange last week was a good development, but what comes after will be even more interesting since the impact wasn't confined to the telco's own customer base.
Cloud still not fully understood by customers, service providers
Cloud computing has become very topical in Asia, but the industry as a whole must address certain challenges if cloud is to become an integral part of every organization's business model.