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Big tech asks to meet Malaysia’s prime minister to discuss cabotage policy
Big tech firms are seeking to meet Malaysia’s prime minister to ask that foreign vessels be allowed to repair undersea cables in its waters. Read more…
Month: September 2021
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China’s Alibaba to invest $15.5b for “common prosperity” initiative
China’s Alibaba Group will invest 100 billion yuan ($15.5 billion) by 2025 in support of “common prosperity” touted by President Xi Jinping. Read more…
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China’s chipmakers leverage innovation, policy support to hit 14nm maturity
China’s quest for self-sufficiency in chipset manufacturing giving its 14nm chip-making capability a significant boost towards full maturity. Read more…
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The existence of a Galactic Federation has attracted senior confirmation
The existence of a Galactic Federation is becoming compelling. At least two senior former cabinet ministers and officers say that it is true. Read more…
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Indian regulator bars telcos from offering differential tariffs to get new users
Indian regulator has barred telecom operators from offering differential voice and data service offers to attract customers from each other. Read more…
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Philippines: APAC’s next Hyperscaler Hub as data firms expand footprint
Philippines set to become new epicentre for cloud services as three of the world’s largest hyperscalers embark on an expansion in the country. Read more…
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US blocking Chinese acquisitions of tech companies seen as a ‘red flag’
Chinese Global Times called US efforts to block cross-border acquisitions of tech companies a “red flag” that impedes China’s tech sector. Read more…
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Australian regulator opens applications for low band 5G spectrum auction
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has opened applications for the 2021 auction of 5G spectrum in the 850/900 MHz band. Read more…
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Central banks in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa trial CBDCs
Central banks in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa to conduct cross border payments trial with central bank digital currencies CBDC Read more…
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Didi is helping workers set up a union as big tech races the crackdown
Didi Global, the Chinese ride-hailing giant that has been in the news recently has announced that it will help workers set up a union. Read more…
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Why and how China is drastically limiting online gaming for under 18s
China on Monday introduced new rules that limit the amount of time under-18s can spend on video games necessary to combat gaming addiction. Read more…
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Airtel will not launch subsidized phones to counter Jio’s new smartphone
Airtel CEO says that it has its own strategy in place to counter Reliance Jio’s affordable 4G smartphone, JioPhone Next. Read more…
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Malaysia risks tech investments with non-reversal of cabotage law
A Malaysian lawmaker recently urged Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob to reverse the cabotage policy approved by his predecessor. Read more…
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Chinese state firms to take big stake in Ant’s credit-scoring joint venture
State-backed firms are set to take a sizeable stake in a key Ant Group credit-scoring asset, in a move that will loosen the giant’s grip. Read more…
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Airtel aims to drive 4G growth via new PepsiCo partnership
Bharti Airtel has re-entered into a co-branding partnership with PepsiCo India to offer complimentary 4G data on the purchase of products. Read more…
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Can luxury brands survive in the tech-oriented wearable business?
Why is it so difficult for luxury brands to be successful in the tech business? Could some changes in the tech service market change that? Read more…
Features
Extortion payments hit new records as ransomware crisis intensifies
The rise of “quadruple extortion” is one disturbing trend identified by Unit 42 consultants as they handled dozens of ransomware cases. Read more…
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Prosus doubles down investment in India with $4.7b deal for BillDesk
Prosus NV doubled down on its investment in India with a $4.7 billion deal for payments platform BillDesk in the fast-growing fintech sector. Read more…
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HGC launches ultra-low latency Eyeball-as-a-Service in the Philippines
HGC has announced that it is expanding its flagship ultra-low latency solution, Eyeball-as-a-Service™ (EaaS), in the Philippines. Read more…