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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 Institutional Trends
China urges vigilance against Taiwanese cyberattacks
China’s security ministry alerts to cyber threats from Taiwan’s Anonymous 64, amid ongoing cyber and geopolitical tensions.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Xiaomi demands retraction of India antitrust report over sensitive data exposure
OUR TAKEXiaomi has requested the Competition Commission of India to recall a report that alleged the company and Flipkart had breached competition laws, citing the inclusion of sensitive business data. The report, which was part of an ongoing antitrust investigation starting in…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
S-Tron Shanghai 2024 targets China’s biggest technology and innovation exchange platforms
S-Tron 2024 aims to be China’s top tech and innovation hub, where attendees can explore advanced trends in a dynamic environment.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Samsung sues Indian labour union over strike as dispute escalates
OUR TAKESamsung Electronics’ Indian unit is in the middle of a big labour dispute. It has filed a lawsuit against members of a labour union following an 11-day strike at its home appliances plant in Tamil Nadu. The strike, led by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), has…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Samir Kumar takes the helm at Amazon India amidst regulatory scrutiny and market expansion
OUR TAKEAmazon has appointed long-time executive Samir Kumar as its new India head, taking over from Manish Tiwary at a time when the company is expanding rapidly in the country and facing increased regulatory scrutiny. Kumar’s leadership will be key in navigating both the…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Japan’s Mitsubishi to provide H3 rockets for Eutelsat from 2027
OUR TAKEThis collaboration also signifies a shift in how global aerospace partnerships are formed, fostering technological advancements and innovation sharing. With Eutelsat now as MHI’s second foreign client, this may lead to further opportunities for Japanese aerospace…
Asia-Pacific Regional ISP Trends
U.S. pressures Vietnam to dismiss Chinese firms in subsea cable plans
OUR TAKEThe subsea cables will improve not only Vietnam’s connectivity but also its links to neighbouring countries and regions. This can lead to enhanced collaboration in trade, technology, and information exchange, benefiting the broader Southeast Asian economy. Vietnam’s…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
BlackRock and Microsoft launch $30B fund for AI infrastructure
OUR TAKEIt highlights significant investment in AI infrastructure, which is crucial for the continued development of advanced AI technologies like deep learning. BlackRock and Microsoft’s $30 billion fund will drive the development of data centres and energy projects, addressing…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Australia introduces fines for social media giants over misinformation
OUR TAKEMisinformation poses a significant threat to the integrity of democratic processes, particularly during elections. The legislation aims to safeguard election integrity by targeting false content that could mislead voters or disrupt democratic functions. The Australian…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Indian crypto adoption leads globally despite regulatory challenges
Chainalysis’s report indicates that India has retained its leading position in cryptocurrency adoption globally, despite a challenging regulatory environment, with significant use of centralised exchanges and DeFi assets.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
US cracks down on illegal gun parts and seizes over 350 websites
US seized over 350 websites used to import gun parts from China, which were used to convert semiautomatic pistols into automatic guns.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Huawei takes on Apple with first tri-foldable smartphone
OUR TAKE The launch of Huawei’s Mate XT highlights the company’s ability to innovate despite U.S. sanctions, reinforcing its position as a tech leader in China. However, the device’s steep price tag may limit its accessibility to a broader market, especially in a challenging…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Grameenphone continues to strengthen its network security
OUR TAKE In the exclusive interview with Raskin Paul, General Manager of Technology Division at Grameenphone, BTW discovered that Grameenphone took steps to strengthen cybersecurity safeguards. Grameenphone is a leading telecommunications company based in Bangladesh, established…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
The future of open-source and AI according to China’s leading open source exec
OUR TAKE The interview with Du Junping highlights the significance of open-source contributions in driving AI and data innovation. With decades of experience, Du stresses the role of collaborative technologies in shaping the future of AI. His leadership in both commercial and…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Interview with Fa Zhang, partner at Poly Technologies: ‘AI investment favors top university graduates’
AI startups in China have the greatest innovation potential in software, as competing with established hardware giants is challenging.
Asia-Pacific Regional ISP Trends
Malaysia shelves web traffic re-routing plan after censorship concerns
OUR TAKEMalaysia’s communications minister, Fahmi Fadzil, has put the government’s plan to re-route web traffic through local DNS servers on hold after the public spoke up. This decision comes after concerns that the directive could lead to increased censorship and harm the…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
AirTrunk acquired by Blackstone in $24B deal
Blackstone confirmed to Forbes Australia that it reached a deal today to acquire Australian unicorn AirTrunk.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Optimax to establish a high-level customer service department
OUR TAKE Optimax Communication Limited is a leading global communications service provider headquartered in Bangladesh. In the exclusive interview with Iqbal Bahar Zahid, Director of Optimax, BTW learned that In order to provide prompt and reliable service to customers, optimax…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Interview with Luke Teoh: Youth-driven tech and AI at APrIGF
Luke Teoh, a Research Assistant at Universiti Sains Malaysia and a NetMission Ambassador, is at the forefront of technological change, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. With experience in internet governance and research, Luke brings a youthful perspective to issues like…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
BDCOM to launch the fastest broadband package in Bangladesh
OUR TAKE In an exclusive interview with Md. Jakir Hossan, manager of BDCOM Online Limited, he told BTW that as the first commercial telephone provider in Bangladesh, BDCOM provides robust IP telephony services to government agencies and large enterprises. Position yourself as a…