Tuesday, May 16th, 2017
India: The ICT4D conference kicks off in Hyderabad’s HICC Convention Centre today. The conference brings together top global thought leaders from public, private and civil society organizations from across the humanitarian and international development community to explore...
Tuesday, May 16th, 2017
Mapping data for 80 cities in 20 countries included in the “Belt and Road Initiative” will be digitised for the first time thanks to a faster and more accurate data collection method developed by a Hong Kong...
Tuesday, May 16th, 2017
Hidden deep within last night’s Australian Federal Budget were details for establishing a new service to deliver updated satellite imagery to all Australians. Read More at Spatial Source
Monday, May 15th, 2017
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will set up an outreach facility in Telangana and it is matter of pride for the state to be given this research centre. It will propel the state’s image as a...
Tuesday, May 9th, 2017
CHINA’S lawmakers are considering revising the surveying and mapping law to protect geographic information security and raise public awareness of national territory. Read More at Shanghai Daily
Tuesday, May 9th, 2017
North Korea could be preparing an electromagnetic pulse strike on the US with two satellites already orbiting above America, experts have warned. Read More at Daily Mail
Tuesday, May 9th, 2017
China boasts a total of 7.56 million square kilometers of vegetation cover, while buildings cover 153,000 square kilometers of land, the State Council Information Office unveiled at a press briefing on Monday. Read More at Global Times
Monday, May 8th, 2017
Industry-leading spatial expertise will be highlighted this week as part of New Zealand’s Techweek event. To align with the occasion, the Spatial Industries Business Association (SIBA NZ) is hosting free breakfast events in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Read...
Monday, May 8th, 2017
Geographical information systems (GIS) are proven to solve complex spatial problems, and accurate digital geospatial data is essential for planning and development activities to help the government of India achieve its ambitious aims. Read More at GIM...
