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AI advantage becomes a 'strategic decision' as nations build local AI grids
The race is now on to build "National AI Grids" to protect sovereignty.
AI advantage becomes a 'strategic decision' as nations build local AI grids
The race is now on to build "National AI Grids" to protect sovereignty.
Telcos pushed towards deterministic networks as latency kills revenue
"Best-effort" broadband is no longer enough for AI workloads.
APAC telcos expand 5G and cloud as connectivity growth flattens
Partnerships with operators and tech companies are also becoming essential.
Southeast Asia telcos consolidate as 40 GB data demand looms
Smartphone users in the region currently consume over 20 GB of data every month.
Singapore mulls Digital Infrastructure Act as cloud and data centre risks increase
The proposal will strengthen the security of the "key nodes" of its economy—cloud services and data centres.
Enterprises debate build-or-buy AI Factories
Firms are investing in in-house capabilities to protect differentiation beyond generic API models.
Telcos face valuation gap as AI promises margin lift
BCG projected a 3% annual revenue increase for the largest listed telco operators.
Telcos eye 10% cost cut with procurement overhaul, says BCG
Generative AI aids telecoms in reducing procurement expenses.
China powers Asia’s lead in 5G SA accessibility
China reported more than 10 million 5G advanced subscribers.
True 5G Standalone networks deliver 52% speed boost over hybrid 5G
New Ookla data shows 5G SA achieves low latency by using a full 5G core.
StarHub profit falls 46% to $86.4m in 2025 on higher depreciation and amortisation
The one-off forfeiture payment for the return of one 700 MHz spectrum lot also dragged full-year profit.
Singtel 9M profit more than doubles to $5.3b on $3.2b Airtel stake sale
Underlying profit rose 12% despite slight revenue decline.
India boosts national 6G vision with reaffirmed EU cooperation
Strategic agenda aimed at advancing secure telco ecosystems.
Hackers breach all four major Singapore telcos: Teo
Technical network data was stolen during a targeted strike although officials say no customer personal records were accessed.
China AI earnings shift gains pace as agentic super apps emerge: report
AI video generation expected to expand to US$39b by 2033.
Telecom M&A value collapses to $6.5b in Q3 2025
Americas account for 85% of $72b year-to-date deal value.
China marketing shifts as AI search drives GEO boom: CGS
Generative optimisation targets US$100.7b global market.
