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A fair green and digital transformation now

Smart, Green and Resilient Cities and Communities – Dialogue between EU Mayors and the Commission. “As far as the green and digital transition go, you are on the frontlines and have so much to tell us,” said Commissioner Thierry Breton addressing cities at the ‘Smart, Green and Resilient Cities and Communities – Dialogue between EU…

What are the tax incentives in China to encourage technology innovation?

We list the major tax incentives in China to encourage technology innovation and share guidance on how to tap benefits listed in various preferential policies As China endeavors to shift from being a low-end mass manufacturer to a high-end producer, the government has doubled down on encouraging targeted investments in research and development (R&D) and…

Fighting blood diseases with AI

Helmholtz Munich researchers develop the largest open-access database on microscopic images of bone marrow cells to date to boost AI. Every day, cytologists around the world use optical microscopes to analyze and classify samples of bone marrow cells thousands of times. This method to diagnose blood diseases was established more than 150 years ago, but…

Moscow Smart City ICT Infrastructure

ICT in Moscow is treated as a utility. As important as water or electricity, embedded in all new construction, preparing the city for the future. Learn about Moscow's communication infrastructure transforming the city into a smart city with communication standards, 5G, IoT and free WiFi which are growing citizens well-being and helping the city prosper.…

CityTech: a fresh approach to digital services for residents of big cities

Can be defined as a set of state, municipal and commercial services that directly improve people’s lives, the services aimed at end consumers In the Startup Barometer report presented in early June 2021, the growth of digital literacy was named the main consequence of the coronavirus pandemic. According to the authors of this study, “this threshold was crossed by…

5 ways Palestinian startups are shaping their society

The Middle East and North Africa are home to a vibrant and dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem and are increasingly drawing attention from international investors Recently, the Middle East and North Africa’s startup scene has been drawing increasing attention from international investors. Only three years after the multi-billion acquisition of the region’s first unicorn, the ride-hailing app Careem, total…

Consultation to support the Green and Digital Transitions

The revision of the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) aims to promote public funding which contributes to the achievement of current EU priorities In light of new European priorities such as the European Green Deal and Industrial and Digital Strategies, the European Commission has published a consultation on a draft proposal for the green and digital transition. The revision of the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) aims to promote public funding which contributes to the achievement…

Global Gateway: up to €300 billion for the European Union’s strategy to boost sustainable links around the world

In investments between 2021 and 2027 to underpin a lasting global recovery, taking into account our partners needs and EU's own interests The European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy launch the Global Gateway, the new European Strategy to boost smart, clean and secure links in digital, energy and transport…

Best Tourism Villages 2021

The best examples of villages embracing tourism to provide opportunity and drive sustainable development have been celebrated at the World Tourism Organization General Assembly The Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO initiative was launched to advance the role of tourism in safeguarding rural villages, along with their landscapes, natural and cultural diversity, and their local values and activities,…

Delhi tops globally in CCTV coverage

A command centre based in Delhi receives the live feed of all CCTV cameras for real-time monitoring Announcing a major achievement in terms of strong surveillance, Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal said Delhi has surpassed cities like London, Washington and Paris and has been placed number one in terms of CCTV coverage in the…