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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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US passes bill that could ban TikTok despite resistance from Trump
The U.S. House passed a bill demanding ByteDance to divest TikTok within 165 days or face a ban, with uncertain prospects in the Senate.
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Artificial Intelligence Act: World’s first global AI law passed in EU
European Parliament has approved a comprehensive framework to address the risks posed by AI, marking a step in regulating AI tech globally.
Institutional
Blizzard is planning to return to China in 2024
OUR TAKEBlizzard is returning to China in the coming weeks after the US video gaming giant resumed a partnership with NetEase following a high-profile bust-up last year. Blizzard positively contributes to the growth of the gaming industry in China, it provides Chinese gamers with…
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US House overwhelmingly passes bill to force ByteDance to divest TikTok
OUR TAKEThe demand for ByteDance to divest TikTok reflects heightened concerns over national security and data privacy, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.This move shows the growing scrutiny and regulatory challenges faced by tech companies operating in global markets…
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The US House claimed that unless ByteDance divests or TikTok will be banned
OUR TAKE:TikTok now boasts countless users in the US, including both audiences and content creators. The unjust threat to TikTok could result in a ban, depriving people not only of a platform for free expression but also of opportunities to earn a living.— Iris Deng, BTW reporter…
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Deep learning AI enhanced by MIT-born Akamai and Neural Magic
Akamai Technologies, the cloud company that powers and protects life online, and Neural Magic, a software developer focusing on accelerating AI workloads, have unveiled a strategic partnership this week aimed at enhancing deep learning capabilities across Akamai’s distributed…
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Telin and Zenlayer team up to deliver edge computing solutions
Telin and Zenlayer have joined hands to deliver edge computing services through Telin’s digital platform. The collaboration, formalized with a commitment letter signed on January 23, 2024 during the Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) annual conference in Honolulu, Hawaii…
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Vianet is first Nepal-owned firm to win at Asian Telecom Awards 2024
Vianet Communication Limited has clinched two prestigious titles, ‘Broadband Telecom Company of the Year’ and ‘Technology Innovation of the Year’, at the esteemed 2024 Asian Telecom Awards hosted in Singapore. Vianet stood out for its world class customer service and introduction…
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JPNAP, JPIX, and BBIX to build IXPs at AT TOKYO CC3
JPNAP (IX service of Internet Multifeed Co.), JPIX, and BBIX are set to establish Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) at AT TOKYO Chuo Center #3 (CC3) and commence services from October 2024. CC3 is poised to emerge as Japan’s new network hub. Also read: BBIX transforms internet…
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Microsoft to train Philippine women in AI, cybersecurity
100,000 Philippine women will acquire ability to identify cybersecurity threats by using an online platform to learn how to use Microsoft’s AI tools.
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China’s GDS confirms talks to sell international data centres
GDS Holdings explores selling a stake in its global data centre operations, engaging with private equity firms, but no deal is finalised yet.
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Top tech news stories today: March 13, 2024
Global banks participate in large-scale blockchain pilot test, AMD says creaky old servers are a big problem for AI and other tech news.
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Nvidia decline: Billionaire investors are selling it and buying these 2 AI stocks instead
OUR TAKECurrently, no trend has captured the attention and wallets of investors like artificial intelligence (AI). Many billionaire investors have been strategically moving their capital into and out of certain artificial intelligence stocks.Nvidia used to be the most popular of…
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Pro-Khalistan protesters try to disrupt Indo-Canada business networking event.
OUR TAKEAlthough the pro-Khalistan elements tried to disrupt the event, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police along with the Edmonton Police Service blocked the protesters gathered outside.Pro-Khalistan has received multiple criminal charges in recent years, but they are still active…
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VIRTUS to build 100% renewable energy data centre in Buckinghamshire, UK
VIRTUS Data Centres (VIRTUS), an outstanding player in the UK’s data centre industry and a part of the ST Telemedia (STT) Global Data Centres Group, has revealed its ambitious plans for a cutting-edge data centre campus in Saunderton, Buckinghamshire on 19 February, 2024. The new…
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IIJ’s SoftSIM integrates with Nordic to simplify IoT deployment
Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ), a prominent provider of Internet access and network solutions in Japan, has teamed up with Nordic Semiconductor to integrate IIJ’s SoftSIM with Nordic’s nRF9160 Series, a leading cellular IoT solution. This collaboration allows manufacturers…
APNIC
Poor turnout, rude winners: The APNIC EC Election 2024 highlights its flaws
With a low turnout and the same all-male EC being voted in again, it’s time to ask questions about APNIC’s commitment to equality and transparency.
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The US government intended to urge China by blacklisting CXMT
Changxin Memory Technologies, a dominant Chinese chipmaker company is being blacklisted by the US government. It is a strategy to restrain China from accessing advanced chip technologies. The US government started its plan to restrain China’s advanced chip technology, and…
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Ishan Technologies wins CIO CHOICE 2024 for Leased Lines
Ishan Technologies has been honoured with the prestigious CIO CHOICE 2024 award in the Large Enterprise category for Telecom Carrier (Leased Lines). Ms. Purvi Kotecha, co-founder and director of Ishan Technologies, graciously accepted the accolade at the Red Carpet Night event at…
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U.S. pours $5 billion into Taiwan chip maker TSMC for Arizona plant
OUR TAKEWe are not sure how much Intel received from the chip Act, but it has been reported that the US government will give Intel about $10 billion in subsidies, of which $3.5 billion will be used to produce advanced semiconductors for military and intelligence projects, the…