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Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Ltd expands aviation routes
Thailand is engaging in discussions with China and Laos to open new aviation routes to manage the surge in flight demand, projected to exceed 100,000 additional flights over their skies. Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Co Ltd (Aerothai) president Nopasit Chakpitak announced this…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Zoho announces $700M plan to enter chip manufacturing
This move reflects India’s broader ambitions to enhance its semiconductor capabilities, reduce dependency on imports.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Recently delisted Toshiba to cut 4,000 jobs in restructuring drive
Japan’s Toshiba said it will cut up to 4000 jobs domestically as the industrial conglomerate accelerates restructuring under new ownership
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Remini’s clay filter: What makes this app so popular in China?
An app called Remini from an Italian company topped the list of downloads in China beating Tiktok and ChatGPT with a clay filter beloved by Chinese social media users. Being another AI enhancer, why is it so popular, especially in China? Enter the world of Shaun the Sheep “The…
Asia-Pacific Regional ISP Trends
ITW 2024: BW Digital and Telin sign MoU for subsea cable
BW Digital and Telin, two telecommunications companies, have signed an MoU to develop the Hawaiki Nui 1 submarine cable system, which will link Australia, Indonesia, and Singapore with a design capacity surpassing 240 Tbps, potentially extending to the Solomon Islands, Papua New…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
North Korea hacked $3bn in crypto says leaked UN document
UN exposes North Korea’s ongoing cyberattacks and sanctions evasion, underscoring global challenges in containing its illicit activities.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Tourism Authority of Thailand: Promoting the land of smiles
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), an integral part of Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports, stands as the driving force behind the promotion of Thailand’s vibrant tourism industry while ensuring environmental conservation. Established on 4 May 1979, TAT’s mandate…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited: Leading the charge in sustainable finance
Established on January 27, 1945, Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited, operating under the name Krungsri, has solidified its position as a commercial partner for businesses in Thailand’s banking sector. With its ordinary shares listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 1977…
Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends
SoftBank uses call centre AI to calm the sound of angry customers
SoftBank Corporation, one of Japan’s leading telecom providers, aims to transform customers’ voices into a soothing conversational tone and relay it to workers through the utilization of AI-powered emotion recognition and voice processing technology. This software aims to modify…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Curtin University retains top Aussie ranking for mineral and mining engineering
Curtin University has once again secured its position as the world’s second-ranked university and Australia’s top institution for mineral and mining engineering for the eighth consecutive year, according to the 2024 QS world university rankings by subject. Curtin University’s…
Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends
ESR Group to build its fourth data centre in Tokyo
ESR Group Limited, a prominent APAC real asset manager, has announced the development of its fourth data centre site in Japan. The 60MW facility in Ariake, Koto-Ku, Central Tokyo, adds to their existing projects: 130MW Cosmosquare Data Centre in Osaka, 100MW Keihanna Data Centre…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Veon and partners unite to bridge AI language gaps globally
Veon, in collaboration with Beeline Kazakhstan, the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, and GSMA, is taking significant steps to address AI language gaps. By developing tools and documentation for under-represented languages in Pakistan, Ukraine, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
McDonald’s, Apple, and Tesla face economic challenges in China
McDonald’s, Apple, and Tesla are grappling with the harsh realities of a slowing Chinese economy, which is undermining their growth prospects in one of the world’s largest markets. Impact on McDonald’s McDonald’s, which has heavily invested in expanding its presence in China, is…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Huawei hosts cloud database summit in Thailand
Chinese technology giant Huawei on Monday hosted the cloud database summit in Thailand, aiming to empower the public and private sectors with next-generation database technologies and accelerate digitalization in Southeast Asia. Pioneering AI-native database technologies David…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Uber acquires Foodpanda’s Taiwan unit from delivery hero for $950 million
Uber Technologies Tuesday announced its acquisition of Foodpanda’s Taiwan unit from Delivery Hero for $950 million in cash. This strategic move aims to bolster Uber Eats’ presence in Asia, specifically enhancing its market share in Taiwan. Expanding Uber’s footprint in Taiwan The…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Australia launches vigorous probe into social media influence
The Australian government has initiated a robust parliamentary inquiry into the pervasive influence of social media platforms, highlighting the need for greater transparency and oversight in how these platforms manage content. Amidst growing concerns about the spread of…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Genting Malaysia hosts iftar for Rumah Titian Kaseh children
Genting Malaysia (GENM), an integrated resort operator, hosted 25 underprivileged children from the Rumah Titian Kaseh orphanage for an iftar event at Resorts World Awana. This special occasion combined cultural observance with a focus on sustainability, aligning with the themes…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
TrueBusiness introduces auspicious numbers for Thai businesses
TrueBusiness, a provider of communication and digital full-service solutions for business clients, has introduced an exclusive collaboration with Ajarn Chang-Tosaporn Srtula to launch the “Auspicious Number for Business Customers” in Thailand. This innovative service, blending…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
C&C Group empowers Keningau Vocational College students with industry insights
The C&C Group of Companies recently led an expedition to Sabah for the Keningau Vocational College industrial talk themed “Your Path Forward”. All “Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM)” students participated in these enlightening sessions aimed at shaping their prospects. Insights…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
UNIMAS, SFC team up: Advancing sarawak turtle conservation
In a pioneering effort, a collaborative research endeavour between the University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has yielded a breakthrough in turtle conservation. Focused on female green turtles, the project aimed to revolutionize…