DAVAO CITY, Dec. 1 -- The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) announced Monday that talks on digital cooperation with Qatar have advanced, exploring opportunities to boost innovation, tech talent and digital solutions for the region's growth.

In a statement, MinDA Secretary Leo Tereso Magno said his recent meeting with H.E. Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai, from Qatar's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), highlighted Mindanao's priorities and strengths in new partnerships, underscoring the region's readiness for digital transformation.

The dialogue was part of the three-day Mindanao Investment Mission to Qatar, highlighting investment prospects in information and Communication Technology (ICT), digita...