Telecommunications
Cisco, PSA Singapore to develop AI operations platform for Tuas Port
The United States-based Cisco and PSA Singapore will jointly develop a proof-of-concept AI-powered observability and incident-management platform for Tuas Port, the port operator's automated container terminal in western Singapore.
Ciena’s Gautam Billa on connecting distributed AI data centers across Asia
Ciena CTO Gautam Billa examines optical capacity planning, multi-site GPU clusters, network power efficiency and data-center connectivity across India and Southeast Asia.
Singapore Singtel, Sweden Ericsson to jointly scale 5G, AI-native networks
Singtel and Ericsson have signed a five-year strategic partnership to expand Singapore's 5G Advanced capabilities, accelerate AI-native applications, and build more reliable connectivity for businesses and consumers.
China Mobile Hong Kong validates first U6GHz network in city
China Mobile Hong Kong completed testing of a U6GHz mobile network at its Mong Kok flagship store, using spectrum acquired in Hong Kong's 2024 auction.
1.2B people in developing Asia-Pacific lack Internet use; $184B investment gap
About 1.2 billion people in Developing Asia-Pacific remain offline despite near-universal mobile coverage, according to a new report from GSMA Intelligence.
Vietnam’s Saigontel becomes authorized Starlink distributor with satellite-telecom licence to 2030
Saigontel, an infrastructure builder in Vietnam, has become an authorized distributor of SpaceX's Starlink satellite-internet service and won a license to resell it.
Indosat and F5 launch governed AI platform
Indosat and F5 have launched a governed enterprise AI platform combining model access, token metering, security controls and data-residency policies.
U Mobile, Telenor Linx launch SIM-based phone-number verification in Malaysia
U Mobile and Telenor Linx have launched SIM-based phone-number verification in Malaysia, with Firebase support for developers.
Singapore’s telco StarHub to acquire MyRepublic Mobile
Singapore-based telecommunications StarHub will acquire MyRepublic’s mobile business in Singapore, in order to boost its multi-brand mobile strategy.
Axiata CEO Nik Rizal Kamil appointed to GSMA global mobile-industry board
Nik Rizal Kamil, CEO of Malaysian telecoms group Axiata, has been appointed to the board of the GSMA, the global mobile-industry association, for a two-year term starting in January.
