#TechNews from Nigeria.

The Nigerian Federal Government plans to launch the “Nigerian Data Stack” in 2025 to enable seamless data sharing between government agencies and allow citizens to access all government services through a single portal. guardian.ng/technology/fg-…

#TechNews from the EU.

Smaller internet browser companies have seen dramatic spikes in EU usership since Europe's DMA requirement for users to be prompted to choose their preferred browser took effect last month. thehindu.com/sci-tech/techn…

#TechNews from Thailand.

Thailand is courting increased investment in EV production from both Taiwan and China as it aims to boost its chip and EV industries. asia.nikkei.com/Business/Autom…

#TechNews from India.

India’s Department of Telecommunications launched an experimental 5G licensing system that will allow 100 institutes across India to test 5G use cases without interfering with existing commercial services. rcrwireless.com/20240409/5g/in…

#TechNews from Australia.

A proposed change to Australia’s merger laws would subject startup acquisitions to governmental scrutiny for competition and consumer protection; some tech industry leaders suggest the move would hurt the start-up ecosystem. afr.com/technology/mer…

Several experts joined last week's roundtable on the CLOUD Act agreements and e-Evidence negotiations, hosted by CSIS Strategic Technologies Program and the Cross-Border Data Forum. Find the recording of the event here: csis.org/events/cloud-a…

#TechNews from Nepal.

Nepal’s main operator has expand its 4G coverage to reach 92% of the country’s population. lightreading.com/2g-3g-4g/ncell…

#TechNews from China.

An AI chatbot from a Chinese startup backed by Alibaba recorded nearly as many visits to its website as Baidu’s chatbot in March, a sign of intensifying generative AI competition among China’s tech giants. scmp.com/tech/big-tech/…

#TechNews from the EU.

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) will elect a new leader this month who will be tasked with mending its often-tense relationship with the European Commission. euractiv.com/section/digita…

CSIS Strategic Technologies Program and the Cross-Border Data Forum co-hosted a roundtable discussion on the CLOUD Act Agreements, EU-US e-Evidence Negotiations, and more. Watch the recording of the discussion here on the @CSIS website. csis.org/events/cloud-a…

#TechNews from the Czech Republic.

The Czech Transport Minister claims Russia is attempting to interfere with European train networks and damage critical infrastructure. english.radio.cz/czech-minister…

#TechNews from Japan.

TSMC signed collaboration agreements with two Japanese universities amid concerns over workforce shortages for its new chip factory in Kumamoto. asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/…

#TechNews from Peru.

A Peruvian telemedicine startup is in the midst of a $2 million funding round to expand its services in Peru, Mexico, and Colombia. contxto.com/en/deals/smart…

#TechNews from Indonesia.

Nvidia announced a $200 million investment to build an AI center in Central Java. lightreading.com/ai-machine-lea…

Don't miss the final episode of CSIS Strategic Technologies Program's This Does Not Compute, in which James A. Lewis discusses the venture capital landscape and overcoming a risk-averse culture with Arun Gupta.
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#TechNews from Kenya.

Kenya announced its new e-mobility draft policy to promote local EV manufacturing, despite concerns it may not have substantial infrastructure to support the initiative. techcabal.com/2024/04/04/ken….

#TechNews from Australia.

X plans to file a legal challenge against Australia's eSafety Commissioner office after it ordered X to remove a post attacking a trans rights activist from its platform. theage.com.au/technology/mus…

#TechNews from Malaysia.

Malaysia’s National Digital Network Program to upgrade its broadband infrastructure expects to be completed by the end of 2025. lightreading.com/broadband/mala…