News
Telecom reforms: India makes it easier to get new mobile connections
India has taken the first steps to initiate reforms in the country’s telecom market by simplifying the know your customer (KYC) processes. Read more…
Month: September 2021
News
E-commerce in ASEAN outpaces the rest of APAC, will hit $132bn this year
E-commerce in ASEAN outpaces the rest of APAC amidst constant industry disruptions and exponentially increasing rates of digital adoption. Read more…
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Japan’s banking regulator steps in to fix Mizuho’s computer flaws
Japan’s banking regulator takes role in overseeing computer systems at Mizuho Financial’s retail banking arm after glitches exposed failings. Read more…
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Philippines’ lower house approves bill imposing taxes on tech giants
The Philippines’ lower house has approved a bill imposing taxes on tech giants like Facebook, Alphabet’s Google and Youtube, and Netflix. Read more…
Off the Wire
StarHub to acquire 50.1% stake in MyRepublic’s broadband business
StarHub subsidiary, StarHub Online, acquires majority interest in a new entity that will hold MyRepublic’s broadband business in Singapore. Read more…
Views
Why are people so confused about connectivity and wireless technologies?
There appears to be a general confusion about connectivity and wireless technologies – including among smart and otherwise tech-savvy people. Read more…
Features
5G global mobile network experience 2021 – Opensignal analysis
Opensignal has ranked 5G mobile network experience by operator during the first half of 2021 to see how operators stack up globally. Read more…
News
Two Indian fintech startups secure fresh funding to grow operations
Two Indian startups operating in the fintech space have received fresh funding from separate investors to grow their respective businesses. Read more…
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Asia overtakes North America, Europe in global innovation race
South Korea and China are leading the innovation charge in Asia and are fast-moving up the WIPO Global Innovation Index (GII). Read more…
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Blockchain-based fantasy soccer game Sorare trades players using NFTs
Blockchain-based fantasy soccer game Sorare features player cards that are traded in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Read more…
