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Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific regional intelligence explains how companies, people, policy moves, network operations, investment signals, data centre demand, telecom execution, and market constraints shape infrastructure delivery in the same geographic market or governance area. The page connects public articles with evidence, regional actors, operating dependencies, market context, and customer or regulatory exposure that may otherwise sit across separate topic or company pages. Readers can compare who is active, which signals are backed by public evidence, how local execution risk connects to broader internet infrastructure strategy, and what changes may affect customers, partners, regulators, or capital planning. Search users can understand the geography, the relevant infrastructure sectors, the public evidence base, and the practical questions that make the regional page more useful than a short listing of articles.
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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.
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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.
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India’s broadband subscriber base surpasses 1B, Marking decade of digital expansion
India’s broadband subscriber base crossed 1 billion in November 2025, reflecting rapid expansion of digital connectivity nationwide.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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US grants Samsung and SK hynix licences to ship chipmaking tools to China for 2026
US grants annual licences for Samsung and SK Hynix to ship chipmaking tools to China for 2026 under new export control regime.
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Regional technology autonomy under pressure: A closer look through IAGU networks
Regional IT firms such as IAGU face growing pressure from global technology forces, raising concerns over digital autonomy and local reform.
APNIC
IP is Capital: Why ISPs are missing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
IPv4 scarcity has turned IP addresses into capital assets, yet many ISPs still undervalue them amid policy and IPv6 uncertainty.
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Potanin’s catalytic people takes 25% stake in selectel cloud provider
Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin’s Catalytic People buys 25 % of Selectel as Russia pushes domestic cloud and AI development.
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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.
Institutional
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.
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Pakistan’s i-WEB faces calls for regional empowerment amid external pressures
i-WEB’s role in Pakistan’s internet market highlights regional autonomy challenges amid competition and infrastructure pressures.
ICANN
What does ‘IP is capital’ really mean for internet addressing?
Organisations treat IP addresses as strategic assets, managing IPv4 and IPv6 to prevent conflicts and outages across networks.
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TSMC evacuates facilities after Taiwan earthquake hits Hsinchu science park
A strong earthquake near Hsinchu Science Park disrupted operations at some TSMC sites, renewing focus on supply chain risk in chipmaking.
Institutional
Power outage in San Francisco sparks fresh questions over robotaxi reliability
A San Francisco power outage disrupted Waymo robotaxis, raising fresh questions about autonomous vehicle readiness during emergencies.
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Nvidia moves to acquire AI chip startup groq for $20B in asset deal
Nvidia will pay about $20 billion for assets from AI chip maker Groq and hire its key executives while Groq remains independent.
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US postpones China chip tariffs to 2027, seeking trade peace while raising stakes
New US tariffs targeting Chinese legacy chips are postponed until 2027, drawing sharp criticism from Beijing and industry watchers.
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AirTrunk unveils second hyperscale data centre campus in Melbourne amid rising AI infrastructure demand
AirTrunk plans a second hyperscale data centre in Melbourne, adding 354MW of capacity as demand for AI and cloud infrastructure grows.
Institutional
Waymo vows to improve emergency response protocols after San Francisco power outage
Waymo plans to update emergency response protocols after a San Francisco power outage left several robotaxis stalled.