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Jovanovic expects the number of experts in ICT sector to grow to at least 140,000 by 2027
As Mihailo Jovanovic, the minister of information and telecommunications of Serbia, estimated at the opening of the 23rd Technobank Conference in Belgrade, close to 110,000 experts work in the ICT sector today, and at least 140,000 are expected to work in it by 2027.
The results and the upcoming activities in the development of the ICT sector in Serbia were presented by Jovanovic at the opening of the conference. He also pointed out that the continuation of investments in the most modern digital, TC and innovative infrastructure was an integral part of the “Leap into the Future – Serbia 2027” plan.
Jovanovic reminded about the efforts toward a further modernization through the expansion of the State Data Center in Kragujevac through the construction of Block 2, with a capacity of 16 MW, as well as about the construction of the innovation district in that city.
According to him, members of the IT community will be able to work, and the National Center for Information Security and the future fifth science-technology park in Serbia will have a special place there, in that district, unique in the region.
As Jovanovic said, the entire complex of one of the most significant state capital investments would be an important incentive for new future investments and the creation of new jobs.
The minister also promised that they will complete the construction of Lozionica in Belgrade, the center of creative industries, information technologies, eGovernment and digitization, by the end of the year. This will make of Serbia a regional innovative and creative hub, a center of excellence, urban and dynamic life and creativity.
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Read moreIn war-torn Ukraine, officials and businesses voice concern about job vacancies
As Ukraine aims to mobilize up to 500,000 troops in the third year of war against Russia, it needs six times more workers driving the economy at home to support the troops. “Their salaries are paid by our people, who pay taxes. When we talk about mobilization, we must know that one soldier equals six […]
Read moreJovanovic: Around 110,000 experts work in ICT sector, number expected to grow to at least 140,000 by 2027
Today, close to 110,000 experts work in the ICT sector, and by 2027, at least 140,000 are expected to work in it, the minister of information and telecommunications of Serbia, Mihailo Jovanovic, estimated at the opening of the 23rd Technobank Conference in Belgrade. At the opening of the conference, Jovanovic presented the results and the […]
Read moreKazakhstan and Macau signed visa-free agreement
Kazakhstan and Macau have signed an agreement on mutual exemption from visa requirements, reports the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan. The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to China Shakhrat Nuryshev and the Secretary of Administration and Justice of the Macau Special Administrative Region Chong Wen Chong signed an agreement between the government of the Republic of […]
Read moreParliament approves amended tax code to annul tax debts of 145,842 individuals
The Parliament of Georgia on Wednesday approved amendments into the tax code of the country that will see tax debts totalling ₾591 million ($221.53mln) written off for 145,842 individuals and establishment of temporary tax reliefs for certain transactions. Paata Kvizhinadze, the Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, said all private entities, including individual entrepreneurs, […]
Read moreVisa-free travel agreement has been officially signed between China and Georgia
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Ilia Darchiashvili, and the Ambassador of China to Georgia, Chou Tsien, signed the agreement.
Georgia’s citizens will be allowed to travel to China without a visa and stay in the country for 30 days at a time as soon as the agreement enters into force after the two states complete internal legal procedures.
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Read moreTourism and bilateral ties between Kazakhstan and Macau will be boosted by inking visa-free agreement
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan reported that a landmark agreement introducing a visa-free regime between the two regions has been inked by Kazakhstan and Macau in a move aimed at fostering closer ties and promoting tourism and trade.
Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Shakhrat Nuryshev and Secretary for Administration and Justice of the Macau Special Administrative Region of China André Cheong Weng Chon signed the agreement aimed at facilitating smoother travel between the two territories.
According to a statement released by Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry, the visa-free arrangement will allow citizens of both regions to visit each other for up to 14 days without the need for a visa. Nevertheless, the implementation of the agreement depends on the completion of domestic procedures in both countries.
Optimism regarding the agreement and acknowledgment of its potential to bolster bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including trade, economy, culture, and tourism is expressed by the foreign ministry. They anticipate that the flow of people between Kazakhstan and Macau will increase due to an easier access for travelers and that greater exchanges and collaboration will be fostered.
Macau’s plethora of grand casinos and shopping destinations makes of this vibrant special administrative region in Southern China, renowned for its bustling entertainment industry, “Las Vegas of the East”. Macau’s allure as a tourist destination for Kazakhstani travelers is expected to be further enhanced due to the visa-free regime.
Kazakhstan’s earlier agreement with China in November 2023, introducing a visa-free regime between the two neighboring countries, is followed by this recent development. That agreement excluded regions such as Hong Kong and Macau and facilitated travel for Kazakhstanis only to mainland China for various purposes, including business, tourism, and medical treatment.
Nowadays, 34 countries provide citizens of Kazakhstan with a visa-free access. This achievement is a testament to the nation’s efforts to promote international cooperation and facilitate global mobility.
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Read moreWorker shortage hits Ukraine: firms struggle to fill growing job openings
Ukrainian companies are encountering significant difficulties in recruiting employees, a trend underscored by a decline in job seeker numbers, Ukrainian National Bank (NBU) reported on April 4. Despite an increase in job listings early in 2024, firms are struggling to fill both skilled and unskilled positions, a situation exacerbated by various economic and social factors. […]
Read moreOver Two Thousand Seek Employment in Serbia Through Open Balkan Scheme
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić reported that, via the Open Balkan initiative’s ID card system, 2,200 individuals have expressed their desire to work in Belgrade and other parts of Serbia. Vučić highlighted Serbia’s labour shortage and commended the effectiveness of the identification card system, as reported by The Region. He noted a particularly high interest from […]
Read moreKazakhstan and Macau ink visa-free agreement to boost bilateral ties and tourism
In a move aimed at fostering closer ties and promoting tourism and trade, Kazakhstan and Macau have inked a landmark agreement introducing a visa-free regime between the two regions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan reported. The agreement, signed by Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Shakhrat Nuryshev, and Secretary for […]
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