International Women's Day: New study to spotlight women in tech across Southeast Asia

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A new study out of Singapore will spotlight the crucial role women in tech play across Southeast Asia, in fields ranging from artificial intelligence to quantum computing.

The Infocomm Media Development Authority and Boston Consulting Group hope their joint publication can also encourage more women to pursue - and thrive - in tech careers. They will publish the online resource later this year. The Infocomm Media Development Authority and Boston Consulting Group hope their joint publication can also encourage more women to pursue - and thrive - in tech careers. They will publish the online resource later this year.

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