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Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
China presses Netherlands over Nexperia chip dispute
China urges the Netherlands to correct its actions on Nexperia, saying Dutch intervention has disrupted the global semiconductor supply chain.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Baidu’s Kunlunxin files confidentially for Hong Kong IPO amid China’s AI chip push
Baidu prepares a potential IPO for its AI chip arm Kunlunxin as China accelerates efforts to build domestic semiconductor capacity.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
China’s landSpace targets $1B IPO to fuel reusable rocket technology growth
China’s LandSpace plans a $1 billion IPO to accelerate reusable rocket technology and expand its commercial space presence.

Global Cloud Services Trends
ByteDance ramps up Nvidia chip spending amid AI surge
Heavy investment in AI chips signals ByteDance’s long-term commitment to scaling data-intensive and generative technologies.

Latin America and Caribbean National Telecom Trends
Telefónica Tech sells Latin America units to streamline strategy
Telefónica Tech sells its Latin America units to Hiberus, aiming to sharpen focus on core markets while ensuring service continuity.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Finland probes damage to undersea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn amid critical infrastructure concerns
Finland investigates damage to critical undersea telecom cable linking Helsinki and Tallinn after vessel seizure and crew arrests.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Nvidia in advanced talks to buy Israel’s AI21 Labs
Nvidia is in advanced talks to acquire Israel’s AI21 Labs in a deal up to $3 billion to strengthen its AI software and talent base.

Africa Cloud Services Trends
How CAIGA fits into Smart Africa’s digital transformation agenda
Critics warn CAIGA is less about digital transformation and more about political control, raising concerns over Smart Africa and ICANN’s role.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Cybersecurity in 2025: Netscout’s AI-driven defence strategies confront evolving threats
Netscout highlights AI-based threat intelligence and automation in 2025 cybersecurity but industry experts warn about risks of overreliance.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
China enforces 50% domestic equipment rule for chipmakers to boost local supply chain
China requires chipmakers to use at least 50 % domestically made equipment for new capacity, reshaping semiconductor supply chains.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
MiniMax’s IPO signals momentum in China’s AI scale and Hong Kong tech listings
MiniMax’s Hong Kong IPO backed by Alibaba and Gulf capital signals renewed momentum for China’s AI market and tech listings.

Global Datacenter Trends
xAI expands AI compute capacity with third data centre purchase
xAI buys a third building near Memphis to expand AI compute to nearly 2 GW, highlighting competition and environmental concerns.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Debate over decentralising global IP address registration
Proposal explores using distributed ledgers to decentralise global IP address registration, raising governance and regulatory questions.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Why simple actions can make ISPs 300x richer
Why ISPs that support NRS and quantify IP capital can improve asset utilisation and unlock new revenue strategies.

Companies
AFRINIC governance under scrutiny as community ownership claims are questioned
AFRINIC faces governance scrutiny as critics question whether community ownership truly reflects broad participation.

Global National Telecom Trends
SoftBank’s $4bn DigitalBridge buyout signals deepening AI infrastructure play
SoftBank agrees to buy DigitalBridge for $4bn, expanding its AI infrastructure footprint amid rising demand for data centres and networks.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Nvidia completes $5 billion stake acquisition in Intel
Nvidia invests $5 billion in Intel, buying 214.7 million shares to support growth and innovation amid semiconductor industry pressures.

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Coupang pledges $1.18 billion in vouchers after massive South Korean data breach
South Korea’s Coupang to compensate 33.7 million users with vouchers after data breach, facing criticism for inadequate restitution measures

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
South Korean L&F slashes value of Tesla battery material supply deal to $7,386
South Korea’s L&F cuts Tesla battery material supply deal value to $7,386 from $2.9 billion as EV demand and 4680 rollout falter.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Meta to acquire Chinese-Founded AI startup manus in strategic move on advanced artificial intelligence
Meta to acquire Singapore-based AI startup Manus, boosting advanced AI features and expanding its technology portfolio.
