Asia-Pacific Trends
Asia-Pacific Trends
Asia-Pacific market trend intelligence tracks cloud service, regional ISP, national telecom, data centre, and institutional infrastructure signals across Asia-Pacific internet infrastructure markets. BTW.
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Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft’s bold adoption of Apple in China amid safety scrutiny
Starting in September, Microsoft will offer Apple’s iOS-based devices to its employees in China, according to a recent announcement.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
‘Awe and apprehension’ as China Internet Conference 2024 opens in Beijing
OUR TAKEAs I absorbed the discussions at the conference, I felt a mix of awe and apprehension. The rapid pace of technological innovation is undeniably thrilling, promising to reshape our world in profound ways. Yet, amidst the excitement, I couldn’t shake a sense of unease. What…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
SG minister calls for AI framework to avoid ‘chaotic’ future
Singapore’s Minister of Digital Development, Josephine Teo, emphasised at the Reuters NEXT conference the necessity for an internationally agreed framework to govern AI.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Vanuatu PM looks to China’s Huawei for surveillance tech
Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai visited Huawei in Shenzhen to review surveillance technology aimed at enhancing policing and reducing criminal activity.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Ocado and Aeon to build third robotic warehouse in Japan
Ocado is expanding its partnership with Japan’s Aeon by building a third robotic warehouse in Kuki-Miyashiro, Saitama, set to open in 2027.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Nvidia set to make $12B from AI chip sales in China
Nvidia is forecasted to dispatch over one million H20 accelerator chips to China this year, priced at $12,000-$13,000 each, potentially accruing $12 billion in revenue.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
China holds AI event showing resilience toward US sanctions
Chinese tech companies showcased resilience and innovations at the World AI Conference in Shanghai despite US sanctions.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Taiwan central bank has no timetable for launch of digital currency
OUR TAKE A study released in March showed that a total of 134 countries, representing 98% of the global economy, are exploring digital versions of their national currencies, with more than half of them in advanced development, pilot or start-up stages.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter What…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Viral ‘China-spoiled’ video showcases China’s digital convenience
China-Spoiled highlights the struggle of those accustomed to these conveniences when returning to slower-paced environments.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
India’s X alternative Koo to shut down services
OUR TAKE Launched in 2020, Koo offers instant messaging services in more than 10 Indian languages. The site gains traction in 2021 after several ministers backs it during a dispute between the Indian government and X, then known as Twitter.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter What happened…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
The US initiates AI investment restriction on China
US restricts investments in China’s AI sector, criticised by China’s UN envoy for hindering development and promoting division.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
China tops generative AI patents, with 38,000 in past decade
China leads the generative AI patent race, filing over 38,000 patents in the past decade, far surpassing the US.
Asia-Pacific Regional ISP Trends
Who is GZTECH? Chinese startup, leader in fibre and solid laser tech
GZTECH was established on May 31, 2018, is located in the heart of China Optics Valley—Wuhan East Lake High-Tech Development Zone.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
China says US targeting of AI harms healthy development
OUR TAKE After President Joe Biden signs an executive order last August, the Treasury Department issues new rules aimed at preventing American technology from helping the Chinese develop advanced technologies and dominate global markets.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter What happened…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Singapore ups the risk factor for cryptocurrency exchanges
OUR TAKE MAS has been actively involved in the regulation of the digital asset market. A few months ago, Singapore regulators expand the scope of regulated payment services to include digital token service providers, bringing digital assets under user protection laws.–Zora Lin…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Aussie internet firms get 6 months to draft online child-safety rules
Australia is giving the Internet industry six months to come up with an enforceable regulation detailing how it will protect children at an online security level.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Google buys stake in BlackRock’s Taiwan solar unit
OUR TAKEGoogle’s goal is to consistently use carbon-free energy wherever it operates. However, the industry’s growing demand for data processing capabilities to power AI has led to a significant rise in carbon emissions. Regions such as Asia Pacific may be more difficult to…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Realme 13 Pro 5G phones will soon be available in India
OUR TAKESamsung Electronics will hold an AI imaging media preview in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 4 to reveal AI imaging related testing and certification details. Realme will be announcing new collaborations with TUV Rheinland during the event, and these announcements may be…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
SK Hynix will invest $75B in AI and chips by 2028
OUR TAKEWhile South Korea is home to the world’s largest memory chip makers Samsung Electronics and SKHynix, it has fallen behind some rivals in areas such as chip design and contract chip manufacturing. Earlier this year, the South Korean government announces a $19 billion…
Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends
SoftBank Group forms joint venture ‘SB TEMPUS’ with Tempus
SoftBank Group and Tempus establish a joint venture “SB TEMPUS” to further advance healthcare in Japan by leveraging medical data and artificial intelligence.