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In this NEWS category Disruptive.Asia’s editorial team scours the internet for news relevant to telecoms, fintech, digital service providers, regulation, BSS/OSS and analytics. Regular feeds from Reuters keep us all updated on what is happening and who is making it happen.

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Foxconn complains about talent poaching in Vietnam

June 16, 2022 Joana Bagano 0

After Apple announced moving some iPhone production from China to Vietnam due to market tensions, Foxconn is now facing a battle for talent. Read more…

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Baidu in talks to sell stake in iQIYI, China’s answer to Netflix

June 15, 2022 News Centre 0

China’s internet search engine giant Baidu Inc is in talks to sell its controlling stake in iQIYI Inc, China’s answer to Netflix. Read more…

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Netflix plans ‘Squid Game’ reality show – without the killing

June 15, 2022 News Centre 0

Netflix most-watched series is no longer just a fictitious television show after the streaming service announced “Squid Game: The Challenge.” Read more…

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India needs more capacity to handle coming international traffic demand

June 15, 2022 John C. Tanner 0

International bandwidth usage in India is expected to grow tenfold between 2021 and 2028. The one thing missing is the capacity to match it. Read more…

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Big Tech has DoT’s blessing to help enterprises set up private 5G

June 15, 2022 Staff Writer 0

India’s DoT wants Big Tech firms like Google and Amazon to build private 5G for enterprises – a sign that telcos may lose this battle. Read more…

IOH Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison
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IOH signs digital transformation MoU with Tech Mahindra

June 15, 2022 Joana Bagano 0

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) signs a partnership MoU with Tech Mahindra with the goal of becoming Indonesia’s ‘preferred digital telco’. Read more…

spacex has protested viasat merger
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SpaceX tells FCC it objects to Viasat-Inmarsat merger (again)

June 14, 2022 News Centre 0

SpaceX’s satellite unit files a fresh protest to the FCC over Viasat’s buyout of Inmarsat, alleging the operator violated commission rules. Read more…

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Big Tech must crack down on deepfakes or face big fines under EU code

June 14, 2022 News Centre 0

Tech companies will have to take measures to counter deepfakes on their platforms or risk hefty fines under an updated EU code of practice. Read more…

tencent invests in flipkart
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Tencent subsidiary buys a stake in Flipkart worth $264 million

June 14, 2022 Staff Writer 0

Amid the ongoing scrutiny of Chinese companies, Tencent has acquired a stake worth $264 million in Indian e-commerce major Flipkart. Read more…

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Malaysia’s telcos still dithering over DNB as deadline looms

June 14, 2022 Joana Bagano 0

With the deadline to sign wholesale deals with or buy stakes in DNB looming, it’s still uncertain what Malaysia’s big four telcos will do. Read more…

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Rune Labs clear to use Apple Watch to monitor Parkinson’s symptoms

June 14, 2022 News Centre 0

Rune Labs receives clearance from the US FDA to use the Apple Watch to monitor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Read more…

bitcoin high record celsius
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Celsius freezes withdrawals and the cryptosphere feels the heat

June 13, 2022 News Centre 0

Bitcoin tumbled on Monday after cryptocurrency lending company Celsius Network froze withdrawals and transfers citing “extreme” conditions. Read more…

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USTR urged to push WTO to extend moratorium on digital trade tariffs

June 13, 2022 News Centre 0

US lawmakers urge the USTR to push during WTO meetings this week for an extension of a moratorium on tariffs on digital trade. Read more…

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Zero Trust, Cloud, Remote Working all driving digital resilience

June 13, 2022 News Centre 0

Of the 225 organisations surveyed in Asia Pacific, about 95% showed high levels of concern for all aspects of enterprise digital resilience. Read more…

10G GPON ZTE
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ZTE wins big in China Mobile ONT tender and 10G GPON

June 13, 2022 News Centre 0

ZTE, was the top winner in three sections of the recent China Mobile ONT tender, particularly for 10G GPON technology. Read more…

telecom equipment market
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Total telecom equipment market 1Q22: ZTE gains share

June 13, 2022 News Centre 0

Preliminary readings suggest the overall telecom equipment market advanced 4% to 5% year-over-year (Y/Y) in 1Q22. Read more…

Vietnam e-commerce taxation
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Vietnam struggles to tax e-commerce and digital platforms

June 12, 2022 Joana Bagano 0

As e-commerce and online services continue to grow in popularity, Vietnam is struggling to keep up with the taxation of these activities. Read more…

BNPL rates rise
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BNPL business model faces test as rates rise

June 11, 2022 News Centre 0

Reduced consumer spending, rising interest rates and trickier credit conditions spell trouble for Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) lenders. Read more…

China's regulatory crackdown
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China’s regulatory thaw leaves investors eager yet uneasy

June 10, 2022 News Centre 0

As Chinese authorities signal that a two-year crackdown on the domestic technology sector is over, global investors are relieved yet nervous. Read more…

BIF and COAI
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BIF and COAI trade barbs in private 5G spectrum debate

June 10, 2022 Staff Writer 0

The BIF dismisses COAI claims that private 5G spectrum allocations would rob telcos of revenues and even threaten national security. Read more…

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