Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Policies and regulations on free flow of data across the countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must be realised urgently to further promote digitalisation and its growing participation in the region, according to Malaysia’s national news agency Bernama. This call was made before the first ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting (ADGMIN 1), scheduled to be held via teleconference on January 21 and 22, under the chair of Malaysian Minister of Communications and Multimedia Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah, and attended by representatives from ASEAN’s dialogue partners including Japan, China, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, and the International Telecommunication Union. Themed “ASEAN: A Digitally Connected Community", the meeting aims to promote cooperation among ASEAN member countries towards building digital ecosystems as a pillar in the post-COVID-19 development plan. … [Read more...] about Malaysia promotes free data flow within ASEAN
Chinas trade barriers
US not impose tariff or sanction on Vietnam’s exports
In the time ahead, Vietnam will continue with efforts to open up the market, intensify policy dialogue through TIFA Council mechanisms and seriously implement bilateral cooperation agreements so as to produce substantial outcomes and comprehensively address the concerns of the US and Vietnam, thereby maintaining stable trade ties towards a sustainable and harmonious trade balance that benefit both sides. … [Read more...] about US not impose tariff or sanction on Vietnam’s exports
Ben Tre inaugurates sea dyke to prevent saline intrusion
The road-dyke also helps connect economic centres of districts in the eastern part of Ben Tre, facilitating the exploitation of local resources for socio-economic development in combination with enhancing security-defence in the coastal areas, the official said./. … [Read more...] about Ben Tre inaugurates sea dyke to prevent saline intrusion
Human rights viewed from illegal sales of personal information
Thirdly, the law to protect Personal information has not caught up with the practice of using personal data such as personal image data (facial recognition technology), biometric data (for example finger print, iris)… Therefore, when enterprises use these data, there is a problem that whether the current Personal information protection regulations are applied to these enterprises or not. Is there a need for stricter measures for businesses that collect and use consumer biometric data? The reason is that, if a person's "address", "phone number" is also classified in Personal information, it is clear that the biometric data can also be considered as "data" or "Personal information" but the "sensitivity" of these data is much larger than information about "phone number" or "name", "age" of the subject of Personal information. … [Read more...] about Human rights viewed from illegal sales of personal information
Building a specialized monitoring agency to increase effectiveness in ensuring the rights of ethnic minorities
Fifthly, building a comprehensive information system on ethnic minorities: it is impossible to develop appropriate and quality laws and policies without mechanisms and measures to collect data and objective information on all aspects of ethnic minorities. On the other hand, the results of ensuring rights must also be reflected through such information systems. This system often includes assessments of ethnic minority groups, assessments of state agencies, social organizations, and international organizations. … [Read more...] about Building a specialized monitoring agency to increase effectiveness in ensuring the rights of ethnic minorities