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Vietnam greenlights digital infrastructure plan

Targets include widespread 5G coverage.

Telcos in Japan boost disaster relief cooperation

Advancements include area allocation for evacuation shelter support.

Used smartphones to outpace new devices in 2025, IDC says

The research firm cited extended upgrade cycles and rising trade-in volumes.

Samsung’s subscription plan reshapes upgrade cycles and revenue model, IDC says

About 1 in 5 Galaxy S25 buyers in Korea joined the Galaxy Club programme.

New submarine cable to connect countries across Southeast and East Asia

"Candle" system set to be APAC's largest capacity cable.

EY names top risks for telcos in 2026

Biggest threats include inadequate operating models and ineffective transformation.

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Globe Telecom looks beyond telco to be No. 1

It is banking on tech to overtake its main rival in revenue within five years.

Indonesia adopts faster Wi-Fi to drive growth

The tech is expected to benefit people and companies, and improve basic services.

Telco giant turns techco, aims for digital leadership in Indonesia

After the merger, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison now has more than 100 million customers.

Indosat Ooredo Hutchison sees 5G network supporting Indonesia’s Smart Cities

The telecommunications operator employs IoT-based technology solutions that can be used to monitor city conditions in real-time.

Globe sheds strategic shift from telco giant to tech innovator

The Philippines’ widening healthcare gap and poor sustainability initiatives open Globe CEO Ernest L. Cu’s eyes to an opportunity.

XL Axiata’s pioneers convergence service in Indonesia

The telecom firm’s Fixed Mobile Convergence service penetration has reached 56% in H1 2023.

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Analysis

Vietnam greenlights digital infrastructure plan

Targets include widespread 5G coverage.

Telcos in Japan boost disaster relief cooperation

Advancements include area allocation for evacuation shelter support.

Used smartphones to outpace new devices in 2025, IDC says

The research firm cited extended upgrade cycles and rising trade-in volumes.

Samsung’s subscription plan reshapes upgrade cycles and revenue model, IDC says

About 1 in 5 Galaxy S25 buyers in Korea joined the Galaxy Club programme.

New submarine cable to connect countries across Southeast and East Asia

"Candle" system set to be APAC's largest capacity cable.

EY names top risks for telcos in 2026

Biggest threats include inadequate operating models and ineffective transformation.

Exclusives

Globe Telecom looks beyond telco to be No. 1

It is banking on tech to overtake its main rival in revenue within five years.

Indonesia adopts faster Wi-Fi to drive growth

The tech is expected to benefit people and companies, and improve basic services.

Telco giant turns techco, aims for digital leadership in Indonesia

After the merger, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison now has more than 100 million customers.

Indosat Ooredo Hutchison sees 5G network supporting Indonesia’s Smart Cities

The telecommunications operator employs IoT-based technology solutions that can be used to monitor city conditions in real-time.

Globe sheds strategic shift from telco giant to tech innovator

The Philippines’ widening healthcare gap and poor sustainability initiatives open Globe CEO Ernest L. Cu’s eyes to an opportunity.

XL Axiata’s pioneers convergence service in Indonesia

The telecom firm’s Fixed Mobile Convergence service penetration has reached 56% in H1 2023.

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