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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 published coverage 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. Readers 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.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Billionaire investor Ron Baron goes long on SpaceX, predicts $500 billion valuation by 2030
Billionaire investor Ron Baron predicts SpaceX could be worth $500 billion by 2030, citing its reusable rocket technology and satellite internet network.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
World’s largest bank hit by LockBit ransomware gang linked to Boeing, Ion attacks
ICBC, the world’s largest bank, suffers a LockBit ransomware attack exploiting ‘CitrixBleed’, signaling rising cyber threats to global finance and highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Meta’s strategic partnership with Tencent opens new horizons for VR in China
Meta’s agreement with Tencent brings affordable VR tech to China, but regulatory challenges loom in a market they haven’t accessed for 14 years.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japan’s Fumio Kishida set for tech cooperation roundtable
The leaders of Japan and South Korea are going to participate in a roundtable.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
NVIDIA sidesteps U.S. export rules, makes new chip series for booming China market
NVIDIA has announced a new chip series for China, getting around U.S. export rules.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Flipkart’s billionaire founder hopes to become world’s AI service provider
Bansal aims to harness the vast population of English-speaking youth in India to create a pool of experts in new AI services, in response to the global demand for AI professionals.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
China AI startup 01.AI valued at $1B in eight months
A new LLM from China called Yi has attracted massive interest and investment after outperforming established models like Meta’s Llama 2.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Car of the future? Huawei enters smart car industry with dazzling AITO M9
The Huawei AITO M9 took 370 pre-orders on the day it was released, comes in both pure electric and petrol-electric hybrid models, and will release in December, priced at $70,000-100,000.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Monster Hunter Now Hits 10 Million Downloads: A New AR Giant Rises on the Gaming Horizon
’Monster Hunter Now‘hits 10M downloads, £14M revenue in its first month, challenging “Pokémon GO” with Niantic’s AR tech and global appeal.
Global Institutional Trends
Kai-Fu Lee’s 01.AI hits $1 billion valuation, leads open-source AI models
While they continue to open source some models, 01.AI’s ultimate objective is to establish a state-of-the-art proprietary model that can serve as a foundation for a diverse range of commercial products.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Hiroshima AI Process: AI ‘code of conduct’ to be ready by end of 2023
A voluntary code of conduct concerning artificial intelligence (AI) is to be agreed between the Group of Seven industrial countries (G7).
Global Cloud Services Trends
Apple supplier Foxconn faces tax audit, land use investigation
Mainland tax, natural resource authorities inspect Foxconn companies in several provinces
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft invests A$5B to fuel Australian cybersecurity, tech
Microsoft is making an unprecedented A$5 billion (2.6 GBP) investment in Australia, aimed at expanding the nation’s digital infrastructure, boosting cybersecurity, and enhancing AI adoption. Microsoft’s investment is intended to support Australia’s economic competitiveness and…
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Metro rail ticket booking in India now possible via Google Maps
Google is making commutes smoother in India by enabling metro ticket bookings via its Maps app. The tech giant has joined forces with India’s Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to introduce this booking feature across major metro cities. The collaboration also includes…
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IGF 2023: AI plus big data could take over the world – and also save it
The biggest story of the 2023 edition of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF 2023)? The power of AI, and how to control it, harness it and ensure the next generation isn’t left with a huge digital mess to clean up.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reveals acquisition strategy during award ceremony
During the Axel Springer Award ceremony, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared two key focus when deciding acqusition: alignment with Microsoft’s values and financial sense. Nadella earned the award for his outstanding leadership and strategic acquisitions. The event, hosted at Axel…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
X Faces $610,500 Fine in Australia for Failing Anti-Child-Abuse Standards
Image credit: Wirestock via Freepik Australian authorities have imposed a hefty fine of $386,000 (A$610,500) on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, because of its failure to cooperate in a probe into anti-child-abuse practices. This action reflects the increasing scrutiny tech…
North America Institutional Trends
SEC Chairman: AI threatens financial stability, calls for swift regulatory action
How powerful is AI? US regulators are already fearing AI’s impact on financial stability. The Financial Times reported on October 15 that Gary Gensler, chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), urged regulators to urgently find a way to manage the risks to…
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China Unveils Stricter Regulations for AI Training Data
China has recently introduced stringent security requirements for companies offering services powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI). This development, announced by the National Information Security Standardization Committee, is aimed at curbing the misuse of AI…
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Sony Discloses Cybersecurity Breach Exposing Employee Data
Image credit: Rawpixel via Freepik In a recent disclosure, Sony Interactive Entertainment (Sony) has confirmed a cybersecurity breach that impacted thousands of current and former employees. This incident has drawn attention due to its resemblance to a plotline from a cyber…