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Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
US tightens chip exports to Huawei and SMIC
US revokes licences for firms exporting advanced chips to China after Huawei unveils 7nm breakthrough with SMIC.

Companies
ICANN selects 40 fellows for ICANN84 in Istanbul
What happened: ICANN selects global fellows for Istanbul event The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced the list of selected entities for the ICANN84 Fellowship Programme, to be held in Istanbul from 9 to 13 November 2025. The 40 individuals…

Companies
APNIC highlights cybersecurity at CommunicAsia 2025
APNIC participated in CommunicAsia 2025, discussing cybercrime and the importance of enterprise security education.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Meta sharpens AI strategy with talent grab, $15B scale AI bet
What happened: Meta ramps up AI investment and talent acquisition Meta is escalating its artificial intelligence strategy on multiple fronts, with a combination of high-profile talent acquisition, major investment in data infrastructure, and energy procurement. The company…

North America Cloud Services Trends
Liberty Networks expands PoPs in Mexico and Peru
What happened: Liberty Networks expands with new PoPs in Mexico Liberty Networks has activated two new Points‑of‑Presence (PoPs) in Campeche and Chetumal, Mexico, and enhanced an existing facility in Lima, Peru. These PoPs are part of a broader regional expansion supported by the…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
UK rail telecoms to get major upgrade under Project Reach
What happened: New alliance to deliver biggest upgrade to rail telecoms in a generation A new alliance involving Network Rail, Cellnex UK, and infrastructure partners has announced Project Reach, a national programme to overhaul telecoms across Britain’s rail network. Described…

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Indonesia’s wiretapping pacts with telcos ignite privacy discussion
What happened: Indonesia’s wiretapping agreements spark privacy debates Indonesia has recently signed agreements with major telecommunications operators to implement wiretapping capabilities. This move allows the government to monitor phone calls and internet communications…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Huawei Cloud launches EIHealth 2.0 to boost AI in life sciences
What happened: Huawei launches upgraded AI health platform with drug discovery focus Huawei Cloud has unveiled EIHealth 2.0, its upgraded platform for life sciences and healthcare research. Announced at the Huawei Developer Conference (HDC.Cloud) 2024, the new version builds on…

Asia-Pacific Regional ISP Trends
LS Cable partners on Japan-Korea submarine cable initiative
What happened: LS Cable joins Japan-Korea submarine cable project LS Cable & System has announced its participation in the Japan-Korea Submarine Communication Network Construction Project (JAKO) alongside its subsidiary, LS Marine Solution. This initiative, led by a consortium…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Asia leads global hyperscale data centre expansio
Asia drives hyperscale data centre growth as demand for AI and cloud grows across China, India and Southeast Asia.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Arelion upgrades network to meet Scandinavia’s AI surge
What happened: Arelion aims to capitalise on Scandinavia’s AI boom Sweden-based Tier‑1 carrier Arelion is boosting its network capacity across Scandinavia to cater to rising demand for AI and cloud services. The upgrade includes installing 1.6 Tbps wavelengths and 400 Gb coherent…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Experts alert public after 16 billion logins leaked by malware
What happened: Experts warn as 16 billion login credentials exposed via infostealer malware Cybernews researchers uncovered 30 exposed datasets containing approximately 16 billion login credentials harvested from infostealer malware and historical data breaches—briefly accessible…

Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Verizon, Nokia power private 5G rollout across Thames Freeport
What happened: Private 5G deployment at Thames Freeport Verizon Business has landed a new contract to build out Private 5G networks across Thames Freeport, one of the UK’s key logistics and manufacturing zones. The rollout, which started in June 2025, covers sites including DP…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Wessex Internet receives $68M to transform UK’s rural connectivity
What happened: Wessex Internet gets $68M to connect England’s countryside On 23 June 2025, the UK’s National Wealth Fund announced a $68 million investment into Wessex Internet, a family founded broadband operator based in England. The company, active since 2010, operates across…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
ST Engineering: Pioneering innovation in technology and defence
ST Engineering’s diverse portfolio Headquartered in Singapore, ST Engineering is a global leader in technology, defence, and engineering, with a reputation for excellence built over decades. Since its founding in 1967, the company has grown into a powerhouse, reporting revenues…

Global Regional ISP Trends
First ever live 1.3 Tb/s subsea link by Telxius & Ciena
What happened: Milestone in subsea speed Telxius and Ciena achieved a live transmission of 1.3 Tb/s on a single wavelength across Telxius’s 6,600 km Marea submarine cable between Virginia Beach and Bilbao on June 25, 2025. This demonstration used Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme…

Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends
SuperInternet access powers Singapore’s next‑gen digital networks
Built for performance, trusted by industries Singapore-based SuperInternet Access Pte Ltd operates a fully-owned metro fiber network designed for symmetrical, dedicated bandwidth and low-jitter data delivery. The platform connects directly to leading hyperscale clouds—including…

Companies
IDNOG 10 to unite Indonesia’s network leaders in Jakarta this July
Jakarta readies for Indonesia’s foremost network operator gathering The Indonesia Network Operators’ Group (IDNOG) is set to host its landmark 10th conference from 21 to 24 July 2025, attracting over 800 entities from ISPs, NAPs, telcos, regulators, academia, and the tech startup…

Global National Telecom Trends
Klarna’s 5G leap: From BNPL to All-In-One app
What happened: Fintech Crosses the Telecom Line Swedish fintech Klarna, once known only for “buy now, pay later,” has jumped into an unexpected lane: mobile telecom. On June 18, it announced a new unlimited 5G phone plan priced at $40/month, powered by infrastructure from AT&T…

Companies
Top tech news today: 26 June, 2025
Stay tuned with Tech News Roundup for the latest on AFRINIC election concerns, satellite launches and AI infrastructure.
