Internet Gap Is Widening For Asians Experts Seeking Ways To Narrow Digital Divide

From: International Herald Tribune | Date: September 14, 2000| Author: | Copyright information

Michael Richardson
International Herald Tribune
09-14-2000
Internet use is growing at an explosive rate in China, Japan and South Korea but much more slowly in some other Asian economies, creating a growing ''digital divide'' in the region, according to politicians and information technology specialists. They warned Wednesday at a business conference here that the trend could enable Northeast Asian countries and companies to dominate the lucrative business opportunities that are emerging. Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan Keng Yam of Singapore said at the closing session of the gathering, ...

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