China sets out ambitious timeline for comprehensive data-sharing system by 2030

China sets out ambitious timeline for comprehensive data-sharing system by 2030

China will build a comprehensive system to manage its public data as a “strategic resource” by 2030, according to an ambitious timeline jointly released on Wednesday by the Communist Party’s Central Committee and the State Council. According to state broadcaster CCTV, the intention is to build up some basic rules for the system by next … Read more

China’s local governments shut down social media accounts as budgets shrink

China’s local governments shut down social media accounts as budgets shrink

Dozens of cities in the provinces of Guangdong, Sichuan, Yunnan, Hunan, Shaanxi, Shandong and Jiangsu, as well as Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, have announced plans so far this year to cut back on government department websites, social media accounts and smartphone applications, research by the Post shows. One of the latest to do so was … Read more

Anwar to govt departments: Don’t go overboard for Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations

Anwar to govt departments: Don’t go overboard for Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations

PUTRAJAYA: Government departments and agencies must not go overboard when hosting Hari Raya celebrations, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic). He said they must be wise when spending public funds, particularly for matters like festivities and celebrations. “We must be mindful because there are still some of us who lack comforts and may … Read more