APAC

Substantial increase in data centre investments seen in next few years

The Middle East is amongst the attractive location for data centres.

Substantial increase in data centre investments seen in next few years

The Middle East is amongst the attractive location for data centres.

Responsible AI could unlock new revenue streams: McKinsey

Advanced practices could deploy use cases that collectively unlock up to $250b in value by 2040.

Adopt a future-back approach, focussing on business-centric solutions – EY's Joongshik Wang

He highlights the need for telecoms to balance innovation with financial health, using technologies to drive growth.

Fixed broadband service revenue to reach $340.5b by 2029

This will be driven by the expansion of fibre-optic networks.

East Asia leads global shift toward subscription bundling

Consumers in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan spend $348 annually on subscriptions.

Revolutionising APAC healthcare with 5G

Tech and health leaders discussed how 5G will enhance patient care in the region

South Asia smartphone market grew in Q2 2024 with 2.9m units shipped

Celebrations helped to retain the double-digit increase in the region.

5G availability high amongst APAC markets

South Korea leads in speed categories with ‘significantly high’ download and upload speeds

APAC data centres to hit 94.4GW by 2028 — IDC

Infrastructure modernisation and the AI boom are set to double the market growth rate this year.

8 in 10 telco leaders say talent is most crucial for ‘techco’ transformation

Telcos continue to lag behind tech companies from a talent perspective.

Asia Pacific data centre market to reach $60b by 2027

In 2024 alone, data centre transactions have amounted to approximately $1.7b.

APAC telecom M&A deals reaches surges to $7b in H1 2024

Telcom companies are turning to mergers and acquisitions to mitigate industry threats.

Faster speeds amongst APAC telcos drive 5G SA adoption

South Korea led the region in download, and upload speeds.

APAC mobile economy to grow to $1t by 2030

The 5G technology is projected to add almost $130b to the region’s economy with rapid growth in mobile internet usage

Rising AI demand to double APAC data centre capacity by 2028

Data centres in the region to see $564b investment over the next five years

Asian Telecom Awards 2025 opens nominations for visionary telecom initiatives

The awards programme spotlights trailblazing telecommunications companies across Asia.

South Asia drives reduction in global mobile gender gap

GSMA said the mobile industry could gain $230b in revenue over eight years by closing the gender gap.