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Navigating regulation around data-driven telecoms
Regulation of data-driven business can help telecoms differentiate from Internet players, but comes when telco products and processes use and monetise data. Read more…
Month: December 2022
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IATA One ID set to digitalize the passenger experience
Under the One ID initiative, airlines are working with IATA to digitalize the passenger experience at airports with contactless biometric-enabled processes. Read more…
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No evidence aliens have visited Earth yet, says Pentagon
The new Pentagon push to investigate reports of UFOs has so far not yielded any evidence to suggest that aliens have visited Earth or crash-landed here. Read more…
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US blacklists YMTC and others as AI chip crackdown widens
The Biden administration added YMTC and 21 Chinese players in the AI chip sector to a trade blacklist, broadening its crackdown on China’s chip industry. Read more…
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Is banning individual firms sensible in a complex world?
Bans on individual companies often impact more than the targeted company. We need smarter risk evaluation that understands complex ecosystems and geopolitics. Read more…
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New Zealand’s 2degrees to sell off towers in $693m deal
New Zealand operator 2degrees has announced the pending sale of its passive mobile tower assets to Connexa for $693.4 million. Read more…
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Crypto futures ETFs debut in HK (never mind the meltdown)
Two exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track US-listed crypto futures have raised a combined $73.6 million ahead of their debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Read more…
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Grab in cost-cutting mode as economic uncertainty looms
Grab rolls out cost-cutting measures to cope with an uncertain macroeconomic situation, including a freeze on most hirings and cuts in travel, expense budgets. Read more…
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Fighting ransomware starts with KYE (know your enemy)
Fighting ransomware requires more than offense and defense. You also need to take the time to ‘know your enemy’ to take the needed steps to protect your data. Read more…
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RIL’s Viacom18 is planning to create a video super app
Viacom18 is reportedly planning to create a new super app that will host its various digital streaming platforms, to take on Amazon, Disney and Netflix. Read more…
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G20 seeks consensus on how to regulate crypto
G20 countries are striving to build a policy consensus on crypto assets to inform better global regulation, says India’s federal economic affairs secretary. Read more…
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US senators revive a bill to block Huawei from US banks
US lawmakers introduce a bipartisan bill to restrict Huawei and Chinese 5G companies from accessing US banks. A separate TikTok ban is also on the table. Read more…
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Here’s how new Philippines SIM registration law will work
Amid polarized opinions on the implementation of SIM card registration, the Philippine government has released the implementing rules for the new law. Read more…
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Rakuten Mobile gets slap on the wrist over outage
Rakuten Mobile has received an ‘Administrative Guidance’ from the MIC over ‘massive disruptions’ of its voice and data services in September this year. Read more…
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FTX founder Bankman-Fried charged with fraud, for starters
US federal prosecutors allege FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried committed fraud and violated campaign finance laws. Additional charges may follow. Read more…
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China will spend over $143b to boost domestic chip industry
China is working on a more than $143 billion support package for its semiconductor industry in a major step towards self sufficiency in chips. Read more…
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Could China’s 6G strategy actually split the internet?
China’s pursuit of its own 6G standard will likely contribute to balkanization of the internet, which means a smaller economic opportunity for everyone. Read more…
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Indian govt open to new plan to revive Vodafone Idea
The Indian government has reportedly said it is open to bringing a comprehensive support package for the survival and revival of cash-strapped Vodafone Idea. Read more…
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Google won’t change its search results for Hong Kong anthem
Google has denied a request from Hong Kong’s security chief to replace a protest anthem with China’s national anthem as the top search result. Read more…
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Twitter to charge Apple users more for revamped Blue service
Twitter didn’t say why Apple users were being charged more for Twitter Blue, but media reports suggest the company is looking for ways to offset App Store fees. Read more…