United Nations

UN teams with tech foundation for ‘Government Blockchain Academy’
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19 September, 2025

UN teams with tech foundation for ‘Government Blockchain Academy’

UNDP's "Government Blockchain Academy" initiative drives public sector innovation by providing education and programs that harness emerging technologies.
Vietnam logs 12B transactions; Turkmenistan upgrades customs
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14 August, 2025

Vietnam logs 12B transactions; Turkmenistan upgrades customs

Vietnam’s per capita cashless payments hit $11.3 trillion (26x the country’s GDP) and are now only second to China as...
Agritech growth speeds up in Tajikistan, PH with fresh support
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18 July, 2025

Agritech growth speeds up in Tajikistan, PH with fresh support

Tajikistan and the Philippines have gained massive backing from a UN agency and HSBC to improve their agricultural sectors amid...
Vietnam unveils new laws; Indonesia strikes deal with UN
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10 July, 2025

Vietnam unveils new laws; Indonesia strikes deal with UN

Following in the footsteps of their Asian neighbors, Vietnam crafted new laws while Indonesia partnered with the UN to boost...
EU, UN push digitalization initiatives in Caribbean, Africa
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1 July, 2025

EU, UN push digitalization initiatives in Caribbean, Africa

In the Caribbean and Latin America, the EU has funded an initiative by the UNDP to digitize justice systems across...
UN stresses AI perils in journalism; Indonesia faces hurdles
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13 May, 2025

UN stresses AI perils in journalism; Indonesia faces hurdles

Commemorating World Press Freedom Day, Türk calls to safeguard journalism amid the rise of AI; meanwhile, Indonesia pushes for AI...