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Wave Money teams up with Amdocs in Myanmar
What happened Wave Money, a prominent player in Myanmar’s financial sector, has recently entered into a partnership with Amdocs, a global leader in software and services for the communications and media industries. This collaboration was announced recently, with the intention of…
Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends
Global open RAN gets a push with new UK-Taiwan alliance
__________ What happened Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has partnered with the UK’s Digital Catapult to advance Open RAN technology. The announcement was made at the 5G Summit 2024, held from October 22–25, where the two organizations signed a Memorandum…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Samsung reaches key milestone at new semiconductor R&D complex
____________ What happened Samsung Electronics celebrated a key milestone with the tool-in ceremony for its new semiconductor R&D facility, NRD-K, at the Giheung campus in South Korea. The complex, set to begin operations in 2025, aims to drive advancements in memory, system LSI…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
IDEX Biometrics signs deal to launch biometric cards globally
In a major step forward for biometric smart card technology, IDEX Biometrics has joined forces with South Korean manufacturer Cellfie Global to create and distribute advanced biometric metal and PVC cards for banks and fintech companies in the USA, Europe, and Asia. This deal…
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US finalises $6.6B subsidy for TSMC to boost Arizona chip production
What happened The U.S. Commerce Department announced on Friday that it has finalised a $6.6 billion subsidy for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) to support semiconductor production in Phoenix, Arizona. This agreement is the first major deal under the $52.7 billion…
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JD.com’s third-quarter revenue misses estimates
What happened JD.com’s third-quarter revenue has fallen short of analysts’ expectations, highlighting the growing challenges the company faces amidst China’s economic slowdown. The Chinese e-commerce giant reported a 5.1% increase in revenue, reaching 260.4 billion yuan ($35.95…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Amazon-TikTok partnership a concern for security, says committee
What happened Amazon representative have met with the House China committee in recent months to address lawmakers’ concerns regarding the company’s collaboration with TikTok, according to CNBC. The discussion, which focused on a shopping agreement between Amazon and TikTok that…
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Foxconn rides AI wave to unstoppable Q3 growth
What happened Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, is expected to report on Thursday (November 14) that third-quarter profit rose 7% year-on-year on robust demand for artificial intelligence servers. So far in 2024, Foxconn’s stock has surged over…
Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends
Viettel launches first commercial 5G network based on Open RAN
What happened Viettel, Vietnam’s largest telecom operator, has launched the country’s first commercial 5G network based on Open RAN (Radio Access Network) technology. The new network leverages Qualcomm’s advanced 5G technology to deliver faster, more efficient mobile…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Revolutionary ‘morphing wheel’ from South Korea could change the future of transportation
What happened Engineers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a groundbreaking “morphing wheel” that adapts its shape to different terrains. The wheel uses advanced materials and actuators to automatically adjust, improving traction…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Tesla brings Cybercab to China, but can it catch up?
Tesla introduced a new Robotaxi product, the Cybercab, at its October press conference, aiming to begin production in 2026 and reach mass production by 2027. This launch represents a significant step for Tesla in autonomous driving technology and has attracted industry attention…
Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends
Nvidia and SoftBank pilot AI and 5G telecom network
What happened This week, CEO Jensen Huang announced a number of firsts with SoftBank, including the successful trial of a combined AI and 5G telecom network, on stage at the Nvidia AI Summit Japan. “Japan has a long history of pioneering technological innovations with global…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Visa offers flexible payments in fintech collaboration with Affirm
What happened Visa has announced the expansion of its flexible payments feature to the United States and United Arab Emirates through fintech collaboration with companies Affirm and UAE’s Liv Bank. Initially launched in Asia, including markets like Hong Kong and Japan, the Visa…
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China semiconductor index rises as TSMC cuts off chip shipments
What happened China’s semiconductor industry is experiencing a notable surge, with the China semiconductor index nearing a three-year high following Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s (TSMC) announcement that it would suspend shipments of advanced chips to specific Chinese…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Vietnam is warning Shein and Temu: Register or be blocked
What happened Vietnam recently issued an ultimatum to Chinese e-commerce platforms Shein and Temu. The Vietnamese government has given them until the end of November to register with the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Vietnam’s deputy trade minister Nguyen Hoang Long said at a…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: November 12, 2024
Top tech news today: Bitcoin’s record surge linked to Trump, FTX’s $1.8 billion lawsuit against Binance, South Korea’s chip law to counter U.S. restrictions, alongside new developments in AI, photonic chips, and tech regulations mark today’s top headlines. 1. Bitcoin reaches…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Pro-Russian hacker groups are launching cyberattacks on S Korea
What happened Seoul’s presidential office announced on Friday (November 8) that pro-Russian hacktivist groups launched cyberattacks on South Korea following North Korea’s deployment of troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine. After detecting some government and private websites…
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Top tech news today: November 11, 2024
Top tech news today: Crypto investments in U.S. Congress, Zuckerberg faces lawsuits over child harm, and Kioxia’s December IPO are among the latest headlines, alongside U.S.-China chip tensions 1. Crypto industry bets on congressional races The U.S. crypto sector is heavily…
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US lawmaker requests sale details of China’s semiconductor equipment imports
What happened China hardliners in Congress are calling on five global semiconductor manufacturing firms to provide details of their sales to China. Companies on list including U.S. firms KLA, LAM, Applied Materials, as well as Japan-based Tokyo Electron and Dutch ASML. Washington…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Audi’s new electric concept car in China debuts without four-ring logo
What happened Audi and its Chinese partner, SAIC Motor Corporation, jointly announced the launch of a new brand in China—AUDI, which will forgo the iconic four-ring emblem. Instead, it will adopt the fully capitalised letters “AUDI” as its brand identifier. AUDI unveiled its…