Updates

3 Jul 2026

India marks 11 years of Digital India initiative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Digital India initiative has expanded digital public infrastructure and supported governance, innovation and access to services.

3 Jul 2026

EU introduces €3 duty on low-value e-commerce imports

Sellers and importers, not consumers, will be responsible for declaring and paying the new duty.

3 Jul 2026

UAE and US deepen AI partnership under Pax Silica framework

The cooperation is part of a broader $1.4 trillion economic and technology framework focused on AI and digital infrastructure.

3 Jul 2026

WTO highlights AI opportunities for small businesses

The latest WTO meeting highlights how AI is transforming trade finance, compliance and export opportunities for small businesses.

3 Jul 2026

UNESCO report calls for regional approach to digital platform regulation

The report says digital platform regulation should move beyond content takedowns toward algorithmic oversight and transparency.

3 Jul 2026

Vietnam’s new e-commerce law takes effect

AI tools are being deployed by major platforms in Vietnam to identify counterfeit products under new rules.

2 Jul 2026

US House of Representatives passes Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act

AI chatbots would be required to disclose they are not human under the newly passed bill.

2 Jul 2026

CJEU court upholds €4.7 billion fine against Google in Android case

The ruling upholds EU findings that Google used its Android dominance to favour its own apps through restrictive pre-installation agreements with device makers.

2 Jul 2026

Singapore proposes Digital Infrastructure Bill to strengthen cloud security

The new legislation supports Singapore’s digital economy by strengthening critical infrastructure security and sustainability.

2 Jul 2026

EU launches Cybersecurity Skills Coalition EDIC

A new consortium will coordinate cybersecurity education, skills development and industry collaboration across the EU.