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Women around the world have had to change their lives in unpredictable ways. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, political restrictions and global conflict, their resilience has been remarkable. Women have continued to show up for themselves, their families and their communities — and it’s why on this International Women’s Day, and every day, Google…

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Women around the world have had to change their lives in unpredictable ways. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, political restrictions and global conflict, their resilience has been remarkable. Women have continued to show up for themselves, their families and their communities — and it’s why on this International Women’s Day, and every day, Google is showing up to support them.

When I reflect upon the women who inspired me, I go back to my undergraduate education at Spelman College, a historically Black college for women in Atlanta. It was there I joined a sisterhood of women who looked like me and pushed me to strive for excellence. Today, as a physician and a director within Google Health, I cherish this support system more than ever. Throughout the pandemic, and thanks to technology, we’ve been there for each other through life’s events, big and small — birthdays, loss of parents, encouragement on that Peloton ride, the list goes on. My connection with these women who are now lawyers, engineers, academic professors, executives at Fortune 100 companies, has been a lifeline because we are also mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, life partners and friends. Google artist Thoka Maer, expresses this idea beautifully in our global, animated slideshow Doodle. Her Doodle illustrates the many roles we as women play, how we inspire those around us and how we continue to support each other when life forces us to suddenly adapt.

Supporting others means first supporting oneself, much like airlines tell you to put on your oxygen mask first before helping others. At Google, we’re working to help women prioritize their needs by putting a premium on safety and health, creating equitable opportunities and celebrating their accomplishments. This spirit of inclusivity and support extends to all who identify as women, recognizing the intersections of other identities, backgrounds and personal experiences. Join us as we bring people together from around the world for Google’s International Women’s Day event series, starting today with our virtual Global Summit, followed by regionally focused events throughout the month of March. And read on to learn about all the ways we’re supporting women globally, not just today, but every day.

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Delve into 90 years of British architectural history with Google Arts & Culture

As the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) celebrates the 90th anniversary of our home at 66 Portland Place in London, a building specifically designed to house our world-leading architectural collection, which we’re looking forward to sharing with a wider audience through our collaboration with Google Arts & Culture66 Portland Place first opened its doors…

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As the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) celebrates the 90th anniversary of our home at 66 Portland Place in London, a building specifically designed to house our world-leading architectural collection, which we’re looking forward to sharing with a wider audience through our collaboration with Google Arts & Culture66 Portland Place first opened its doors in 1934, a time when the modern architectural profession was taking shape. This anniversary offers a wonderful opportunity to not only celebrate this incredible building but also delve deeper into the stories held within our collection and archives.To mark the anniversary, we are deepening our strong partnership with Google Arts & Culture, which began in 2021. Today, we are publishing 10 new digital stories and newly captured Street View imagery of 66 Portland Place on the RIBA collection on Google Arts & Culture, for everyone to explore.

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10 indie game studios making moves in Latin America

Google Play has selected 10 Latin American studios for the 2024 Indie Games Fund. Source

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Google Play has selected 10 Latin American studios for the 2024 Indie Games Fund.

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3 takeaways from this year’s e-Conomy SEA 2024 report

Southeast Asia’s economy has rapidly expanded over recent years — and there’s no sign of slowing down. In fact, the GDP growth of Southeast Asia is projected to outpace that of developed economies in the coming years.In particular, it’s the online sphere that’s driving much of this change. Millions across the region are joining the…

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Southeast Asia’s economy has rapidly expanded over recent years — and there’s no sign of slowing down. In fact, the GDP growth of Southeast Asia is projected to outpace that of developed economies in the coming years.In particular, it’s the online sphere that’s driving much of this change. Millions across the region are joining the digital economy as creators, entrepreneurs and consumers. This surge in internet users isn’t just driving economic growth, but transforming the way people live, work and interact.Profitability on the riseThis year’s e-Conomy SEA 2024 report by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company shows that in 2024, the region’s digital economy — measured in gross merchandise value (GMV) — is projected to grow 15% from last year, reaching U.S. $263 billion. Revenues (excluding digital financial services) have grown 14% and are projected to reach U.S. $89 billion in 2024. And for the first time, the report examines the health of the digital economy through the lens of profitability. Over the past two years, profitability has soared 2.5 times to U.S. $11 billion.

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