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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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BRICS announces blockchain payment system as US$ alternative
Russia has announced to utilise a new blockchain-based payment system within the BRICS alliance, intending to be user-friendly. A new blockchain-based payment system will be utilised in BRICS BRICS member Russia on Tuesday announced the creation of a new blockchain-based payment…
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Top tech news stories: March 25, 2024
Polygon zkEVM down due to issues with blockchain sequencer, BRICS announces new blockchain-based crypto payment system and other news.
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Dutch chip equipment maker ASML’s supplier Neways is to build a new plant in Malaysia.
Neways, a key supplier to Dutch computer chip equipment maker ASML, announced on Friday that it will build a new plant in Klang, Malaysia. Neways Netherlands-based Neways, the global innovator in mission-critical technology for leading semiconductor, connectivity, and smart…
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Australia policy summit canvasses the digital assets platform issue
Ripple, the provider of enterprise blockchain and cryptocurrency services, has held its inaugural Australia policy summit in Sydney. This landmark discussion brought together nearly 200 global and local policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders to delve into regulatory…
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Chinese chip maker SMIC may have violated US law to make Huawei chip
Chinese chip maker Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) “potentially” broke American law if it manufactured a processor for sanctioned telecoms giant Huawei Technologies, a senior US official has said. The Chinese chip When asked by Representative Michael…
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UNGA passes first resolution draft on AI
The UN General Assembly’s AI resolution aims to ensure equitable access, uphold human rights, and establish global AI governance.
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Apple antitrust lawsuit: Prices manipulated, development stifled says DoJ
US DOJ, 16 states sue Apple for smartphone market monopoly, while Apple defends actions amid US and EU regulatory scrutiny.
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UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution
The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted the first global resolution on artificial intelligence that encourages countries to safeguard human rights, protect personal data, and monitor AI for risks. Efforts of over 120 nations The nonbinding resolution…
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Hong Kong small and medium-size enterprises are adopting AI into their work
Hong Kong’s small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) are tapping into new technologies like AI to help run their businesses, as the growing availability of such tools – some of which are cheap or even free, helps them save time and money. Medium-size enterprises in Hong Kong The…
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Intel prepares for US$100 billion spending spree across four US states
The U.S. government announced the federal funds to Intel under the Chips Act on Wednesday. Intel prepares for a US$100 billion spending spree across four US states to build and expand factories after securing $19.5 billion in federal grants and loans. Rivals Intel’s plan will…
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Volkswagen to introduce auto-driving features with Mobileye
Mobileye and Volkswagen collaborate to implement auto-driving features across Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Porsche.
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DE-CIX CTO Thomas King: 5 tech trends for 2024 in Malaysia
DE-CIX, a global Internet Exchange operator, forecasts a transformative year for Malaysia’s tech landscape in 2024, with advancements such as generative AI, Quantum computing, and more. Dr. Thomas King, DE-CIX’s Chief Technology Officer, outlines 5 pivotal tech trends set to…
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ARENA-PAC enables volumetric live performance Sydney-Tokyo
Arterial Research and Educational Network in the Asia Pacific (ARENA-PAC), in collaboration with research and educational networks across the Asia Pacific region, played a crucial role in facilitating high-speed connectivity for an interactive volumetric video-based live…
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World’s longest internet shutdown: How it wreaked havoc in Manipur
Disruption in Manipur: What happens when the Internet shuts down? When the Internet goes dark, its absence casts a profound shadow over communities. In early May 2023, in Manipur, a state in northeastern India, life was upended by outbreaks of violence between communities…
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China’s Zhipu looks to Sora to chase artificial general intelligence
Beijing Zhipu Huazhang Technology says they are developing Sora-like technologies as a way to achieve artificial general Intelligence (AGI). Impact of sora OpenAI’s text-to-video generator Sora, will be available to the public later this year, prompting many firms in China…
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Dutch chipmaking firm VDL to build semiconductor parts factory in Vietnam
Dutch high tech firm VDL will build a new factory to make semiconductor manufacturing components in Vietnam, it said on Wednesday, as the Asian country grows in importance as an assembly and packaging hub in the chipmaking industry. Why in Vietnam Against the background of the…
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New crypto ecosystem to showcase promising blockchain projects
XT.COM and Cobak are to create a new crypto ecosystem, helping Cobak expand its business areas and enhancing the full support of XT.COM for the growth of promising Korean crypto projects. XT.COM and Cobak will create a new crypto ecosystem together On 15 March, XT.COM, a global…
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Alipay launches blockchain vouchers at milk tea shops in Asia
Alipay has joined forces with Avalanche, a smart contract blockchain platform, to introduce a voucher program powered by Web3 technology.
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Shipping industry to go paperless with blockchain bill of landing
The Global Shipping Business Network has recently unveiled its electronic bill of landing prototype product in collaboration with Ant Group.
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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak wins fake video lawsuit v YouTube
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has secured a legal victory in the latest round against YouTube over 2020 bitcoin scam.