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Glass Half Full: AI is the beginning for job searchers

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AI can turn scattered skills into new careers, offering job seekers second chances while demanding fair access, training and inclusion.
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Regulating the internet is like trying to bottle lightning using chopsticks

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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As AI disrupts brand protection, global rights owners face a volatile fight against online piracy that regulation alone cannot tame.
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Australian mid caps risk falling behind as large firms lead in AI

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Only 27% of ASX 200 firms reported AI use in 2025, lagging behind US and UK; large caps lead while mid caps risk falling behind in adoption.
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Singaporean parents spend SGD $1.8 billion as tech reshapes focus

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Singaporean parents spent nearly SGD $1.8 billion on tuition in 2023, as digital distractions prompt new focus on improving children's working memory and learning.
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5G & AI among key growth trends in Asia Pacific by 2025

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise predicts that strategic tech investments will be vital for business growth in the Asia Pacific region by 2025 amid modest global GDP forecasts.
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Exclusive: CCH Integrator's product manager reveals technology's role in CBC reporting

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Product Manager, Daphne Lee, is transforming multinational tax compliance through advanced technology and client-centric solutions.
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Security advocate backs Australia's social media ban for teens

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Martin Kraemer of KnowBe4 supports Australia's proposed social media age bans, stressing the necessity of robust enforcement and education for parents and schools.
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Wolters Kluwer's latest report shows 74% BEPS compliance progress

Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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Wolters Kluwer's latest report shows 74% of multinationals benefiting from BEPS Pillar Two compliance. Technology is key, though 70% foresee collaboration challenges.
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Exclusive: How CCH Integrator is evolving for BEPS Pillar Two

Thu, 16th May 2024
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Andy Hung from Wolters Kluwer unveils advancements in CCH Integrator, a technology solution configuring to meet stringent modern tax compliance demands, including BEPS Pillar Two regulations.
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Wolters Kluwer joins forces with BDO for BEPS Pillar Two webinar

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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Wolters Kluwer and BDO join forces in a webinar, aiming to provide expert insights to navigate the complex challenges faced by multinational firms due to BEPS Pillar Two.
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IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.
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Wolters Kluwer webinar to shed light on BEPS Pillar Two

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Wolters Kluwer is hosting a webinar to enhance understanding of BEPS Pillar Two, to help solve compliance challenges for multinational firms.
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Multinationals bracing for impact as OECD's BEPS Initiative rolls out

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Multinationals face a major shift with OECD's BEPS rules, with over 77% unprepared for the upcoming tax changes.
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OECD adopts privacy safeguards while accessing personal data

Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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The agreement is on approaches to safeguarding the privacy and other freedoms when accessing personal data for national security and law enforcement purposes.
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DSL still experiencing rapid rates of decline in OECD countries

Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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High-speed fibre internet continues to be the most significant player in OECD countries, with growth rates still powering ahead of DSL.
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High-speed fibre overtakes DSL internet for first time in OECD countries

Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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High-speed fibre internet subscriptions have overtaken copper-wire DSL connections across OECD countries, according to new data.
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COVID-19 crisis accentuating the need to bridge digital divide

Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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The crisis has accentuated our dependence on digital technologies and exposed the reality of the digital divides between and within countries.
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High-speed fibre now makes up half of fixed Internet in nine OECD countries

Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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Overall, fibre broadband connections have increased 3% from 24% to 27% in the space of one year, indicating that it is still a slow process for many countries.
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Mobile data usage causes huge demand for mobile broadband

Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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In 2018, broadband subscriptions rose by 8%, or 108 million subscriptions, resulting in mobile broadband penetration reaching just under 110%.
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AU behind in robot uptake, NZ named IoT leader - report ranks countries on digital tech

Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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The report shows how Australia, New Zealand and other OECD countries are pushing ahead in developing new digital technologies.