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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. BTW.MEDIA uses this route to connect public articles with source-backed evidence, regional actors, operating dependencies, and watchpoints that may otherwise sit across separate topic or company pages. The page gives readers a regional research layer for comparing 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.

Institutional
New Zealand to Introduce 3% Digital Services Tax on Global Tech Giants
The New Zealand government is gearing up to unveil new legislation on Thursday, August 31st, enabling the implementation of a 3% “Digital Services Tax” (DST)…

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Australia’s Lower July Inflation Strengthens Case for RBA Interest Rate Pause
Data released on Wednesday revealed Australia’s July inflation rate falling below expectations, reflecting a global trend. This development supports the Rese…

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Narendra Modi Advocates Global Cryptocurrency Framework
At the recent G20 summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his approval in establishing comprehensive global regulations for cryptocurrencies. M…

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Roundup: Bitcoin Spot ETFs Gain
The momentum behind Bitcoin spot ETFs is escalating as cryptocurrency investment interest continues to surge. These exchange-traded funds offer investors an …

Leaders
Fintech Startup Bags $1.1M
Vegapay, a fintech startup focussed on digital lending and card management, has secured $1.1 million in a pre-seed funding round. The funding was led by Exim…

Leaders
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Sets Ambitious Course for Robot Development
China’s MIIT unveils ambitious plan for robot dev. Beijing joins with proactive policies. Humanoid robots, next frontier. More players enter the market, hint…

Institutional
Tesla Ensures Data Privacy & Localization in China
Tesla shifts gears as it campaigns deeper into the Chinese market. Discover Tesla’s ingenious ways to win the heart of China’s drivers and the approval of it…

Case File
WealthPower Securities Applies for License to Engage in Virtual Asset-Related Activities with Hong Kong SFC
Finance powerhouse WealthPower Securities seeks Hong Kong SFC license for virtual asset activities. Discover what exciting things this move might entail. Wea…

Leaders
Renowned Director Stephen Chow Ventures into Web3+AI with OKX Collaboration
Renowned director Stephen Chow partners with OKX to explore Web3+AI projects, aiming to create an AI counterpart. New possibilities on the way. Read more. Ce…

Institutional
Singapore’s Financial Regulator Sets Sights on Web3 and Startup Ecosystem with S$150 Million Investment
Singapore’s Financial Regulator Sets Sights on Web3 and Startup Ecosystem with S$150 Million Investment Singapore’s Financial Regulator Sets Sights on Web3 a…

Case File
US DOJ Deliberates Binance Fraud Charges
US DoJ closes in on a verdict against Binance but treads the water carefully — their ruling may have undesirable effect on crypto and the economy. Read on. U…

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Intel Forges Ahead with New Chip Innovation Center in Shenzhen Amid Escalating US-China Tech Battle
Intel defies US pressure, opens a chip center in Shenzhen. The move aids local AI startups, despite US-China tech battle, aiming to empower China’s tech futu…

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Crypto Custodian Hex Trust Gains Registration in France, Facilitating European Expansion
Hex Trust steps into French market, following a successful campaign in Italy. Read more about how the digital assets firm plans to enter the rest of the EU m…

National Telecom
ByteDance FCC Approval for Pico Neo 3
Chinese VR hardware manufacturer, Pico Interactive, has received approval from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its Pico Neo 3 Link VR head…

Case File
China’s AI Ascendancy: A Stealthy Journey to Global Prominence
Discover China’s stealthy rise to global AI leadership, reshaping industries with strategic innovation. Implications, challenges, and its future impact explo…

Leaders
Tweets are Now Called Posts
Twitter Rebrands “Tweets” as “Posts” Tweets are now called “posts.” The rebrand is part of the recent batch of changes over at Tiwtter. Twitter, the social m…

Leaders
With The Rapid Development Of AIGC Technology, The Salary Of Algorithm Engineers Is At The Forefront
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its related field, machine learning, have witnessed unprecedented growth in recent years. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and i…

Case File
Tiktok Launches Its Music Streaming Service In Australia, Mexico And Singapore
TikTok expands its horizons by expanding its music streaming service to three new countries—Australia, Mexico, and Singapore. This move comes as part of TikT…

Institutional
Polychain Capital Scores Solid Rounds of Funding
Polychain Capital recently strengthened its crypto position with $200M funding and co-led $25M for Manta Network Developer. Polychain Capital recently streng…

Case File
China Tightens Rules for Generative AI Platforms
Chinese authorities are taking steps to regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, aiming to ensure consumer safety. Chinese authorities are taking …
