China Mobile buys 14% stake in HKBN for $138M
China Mobile acquires 14.76% stake in HKBN for $138M, aligning with GBA integration strategy and reshaping Hong Kong’s telecom landscape.
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China Mobile buys 14% stake in HKBN for $138M
China Mobile acquires 14.76% stake in HKBN for $138M, aligning with GBA integration strategy and reshaping Hong Kong’s telecom landscape.
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APAN60 in Hong Kong for an AI-Driven Future
At APAN60, experts tackled Internet fragmentation, advocated inclusive governance, and introduced AI and green fibre solutions.
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Nokia boosts Indonesia’s subsea broadband with SURGE project
Nokia deploys subsea cable to expand affordable broadband in Indonesia’s remote regions, covering 4,700 km across islands
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NIC Asia Bank: Embracing digital growth
NIC Asia Bank leverages digital innovation and wide outreach to enhance financial inclusion and customer accessibility in Nepal.
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Pyth Network brings Hong Kong stocks onchain with live data
Pyth Network puts Hong Kong stocks onchain, offering live data feeds and global access to real‑time equity markets.
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China reins in data centre boom with national cloud platform
China is launching a national cloud to link 7,000 data centres, curbing oversupply and boosting AI infrastructure efficiency.
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EU‑Japan AI accord fosters global standard setting
The EU and Japan agree AI governance cooperation, promoting global standards and regulatory alignment.
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NEC-led consortium launches SEA‑Japan cable
NEC and partners launch SEA‑Japan cable, enhancing low‑latency connectivity and digital resilience between Southeast Asia and Japan.
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China-backed hackers intensify cyberattacks on Taiwan chipmakers
China-backed hackers launched spear-phishing campaigns against Taiwan chipmakers and analysts from March to June 2025.
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Amazon expands Australian cloud footprint with $35B plan
Amazon invests AU$20bn in Australian cloud infrastructure, boosting AI, data centres, green energy and digital skills by 2029.
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AUG East subsea cable to revolutionise East Asia connectivity
A Singtel‑led consortium partners with NEC to build AUG East submarine cable responding to surging AI‑driven bandwidth demands.
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Optus-led LEO project takes aim at Australia’s satellite autonomy
Optus will lead a A$1.5B push to build Australia’s first sovereign LEO satellite network, aiming to boost autonomy and rural connectivity.
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China rushes for Nvidia chips as US ban eases
Chinese firms bulk-buy Nvidia processors as export rules shift, underscoring critical AI tech dependencies.
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Hong Kong boosts rural 5G with $25M rollout
Hong Kong launches a $25M subsidy plan to deploy 5G in rural areas, aiming to bridge the city’s urban-rural digital divide.
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Interview with Ram Kumar, Cofounder of OpenLedger: Harnessing the $25M funding to shape the future of decentralized AI in China
OpenLedger’s $25 million initiative aims to revolutionise AI in China. Ram Kumar, Cofounder of OpenLedger, shares insights on opportunities and challenges.
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Airtel picks Ericsson for fixed wireless push India’s connectivity
Bharti Airtel partners with Ericsson for 5G fixed wireless access in India. But can this cloud solution overcome challenges in rural areas?
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BDx launches hybrid quantum AI testbed in Singapore
BDx and Anyon launch Southeast Asia’s first hybrid quantum AI testbed in Singapore at SIN1 to support AI and sustainability goals.
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APAN60 to take place in Hong Kong 2025
APAN60, Asia-Pacific’s leading networking conference, will take place in Hong Kong from 28 July to 1 August 2025, hosted by JUCC.
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Police crack down on stablecoin scams in China
China warns citizens over stablecoin-related scams as digital currency fraud cases rise amid growing blockchain interest.
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Australia’s regulator gives final nod to Vocus–TPG fibre deal
What happened: Regulatory green light caps A$5.25B fibre deal Vocus has secured final approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) for its acquis…