The 11th World Science Forum officially opened in Budapest, Hungary on Wednesday, Nov. 20, to discuss global trends shaping the future of science and the interaction of science, society and policy-making.
Under the deal, GCash-operator Mynt will acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding share capital of ECPay, making ECPay a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt.
GPON technology offers high-speed internet with bandwidth capacities of up to 2.5 Gbps downstream and 1.25 Gbps upstream, enabling efficient data transfer and seamless communication across government agencies.
The lack of regulation surrounding various cashless payment options presents a challenge for consumers and merchants, sometimes leading to a reversion to physical currency.
Financial technology services firm Ant International and its partners have launched a sustainability impact scorecard designed for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to facilitate sustainable transformation and access green financing opportunities.
The survey also revealed that 78% of respondents recognize the importance of integrating digital technologies, such as cloud computing and AI, in achieving their sustainability objectives.
More and more workers are turning to informal online work for a living, but the lack of regulations in the gig economy may leave this work force and companies vulnerable to exploitation, according to a study of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).