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vietnam labor
Living
5 min read

Australia, Germany replace Japan as Vietnamese’s labor hot spot

Tu worked in Japan for two years but left when the devaluing yen lowered the value of his savings, which he intended to use back home in Vietnam He eventually set his eyes on Germany. The reasons were quite simple: Germany was experiencing a lack of labor…

Wifi Tram
Telecom
1 min read

Philippines taps UNDP to accelerate free Wi-Fi rollout

The Philippines’ Department of ICT (DICT) has signed a partnership agreement with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) aimed at fast-tracking the deployment of free Wi-Fi access in public places. Under the agreement, the UNDP will provide support for…

Google Fi
Telecom
2 min read

Google Fi, the next carrier?

If you are satisfied with your current phone but would prefer to switch carriers, hybrid MVNO Google Fi has a deal for you. First, some explanation. Google Fi uses two million Wi-Fi hot spots to bring you service. When you are out of Wi-Fi range, your phone…

Telstra Shop
Telecom
1 min read

Telstra launches 5G-powered Wi-Fi hotspots

Australia’s Telstra has launched what it says are the first 5G-enabled Wi-Fi hotspots in the world as part of its ongoing evaluation of 5G technology. The new hotspots on the Gold Coast in Queensland will provide locals and visitors with access to free…