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Access Alert | UK government announces its commitment not to destructively test direct-ascent anti-satellite missiles
The UK government has announced its commitment not to destructively test direct-ascent anti-satellite (DA-ASAT) missiles. The pledge follows that of...
Bridging the digital skills gap in Thailand – Samart Skills Programme Launch, October 5 2022
Thailand is well-positioned to benefit from digital transformation, which can unlock benefits such as increased productivity and high-quality jobs. The...
Access Alert | Japanese investment in digital transformation will include Metaverse and NFTs
The Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, announced this week that the country will promote efforts to expand the use...
Women in Tech Podcast | Ethics and Technology: Can they coexist?
In this episode, Access Partnership’s Policy Manager, Sofia Tirini, interviews Dr. Stephanie Hare, a noted expert in the field of...
Interoperability and the Future of the Metaverse
Access Partnership’s Metaverse Policy Lab launched the fourth session of the Metaverse Dialogue Webinar Series, entitled “Interoperability and the Future...
Saudi Arabia’s Global AI Summit: points of interest for the industry
The 2nd Global AI Summit, organised by Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA), was held from 13 to 15 September...
The ITU’s Plenipotentiary Conference 2022 First Week
Kick-off The International Telecommunication Union’s 2022 Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-22) opened on 26 September in Bucharest, Romania. Over 3,000 participants from...
Manned and unmanned aircraft: how can they coexist? The latest developments to secure drone integration in airports around the world
It is no secret that the presence of drones in our daily lives has raised many questions, ranging from “are...
Drones at mass events: from rogue observers to future enforcers? The role of UAVs at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Human nature is fascinating. We continuously extend our capabilities through outstanding discoveries or technological innovations, and sight is a clear...
Access Alert | UN Chief Calls for Regulation of Social Media
In usual tradition, the UN Secretary General (UN SG) opened the Member State Debate at last week’s UN General Assembly....
Access Alert | India Launches a Consultation on the New Telecommunications Bill 2022
With a population of around 1.4 billion people, India is now the world’s second largest telecommunication ecosystem. The current regulatory...
Access Alert | What is the digital agenda at the UN General Assembly?
Following a hiatus in gatherings in-person, this year’s UN General Assembly is set to bring together a high number of...
Access Alert | Saudi Arabia modernises their licensing process for non-terrestrial telecommunications
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), Saudi Arabia’s digital regulator, has been working in the last couple of years...
How do we manage multiple identities in the Metaverse?
Last week, Access Partnership kicked off its third session of the Metaverse Dialogue Webinar Series – Digital Identities in the...
Access Alert | Amendments to the French Numbering Plan (Again…!)
In 2016, the French regulatory authority (ARCEP) initiated an extensive process aimed at updating the framework governing the assignment and...
Access Alert | President Joe Biden Signs Executive Order Sharpening Review of Foreign Investment in American Technology
On September 15, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order (EO) aimed at intensifying the federal government’s review of foreign...
Access Alert | US FCC to Set Five-Year Deadline for Deorbiting LEO Satellites
On September 8, 2022, the US Federal Communication Commission (FCC) issued a Draft Report and Order (IB Docket No. 18-313)...
Dr. Fraser Thompson presented on coordination and alignment issues related to ASEAN Connectivity
The Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC) 2025 aims to tackle cross-cutting connectivity issues towards achieving a seamlessly and comprehensively...
Liz Truss has become the 56th Prime Minister of the UK: What does this mean for Tech?
Liz Truss has become the 56th Prime Minister of the UK and the third woman to hold the role. She...
Access Alert | Brazil’s DPA Opens consultations on Personal Data Protection Regulation and Regulatory Agenda
Through two different public consultations, launched on 5 and 16 August, Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) is seeking views...
Access Alert | Chile issues public tender to build a Space Centre
Last week, the Government of Chile announced the launch of public tender to build the National Space Centre and two...