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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.

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.

HKT boosts 5G capacity to 25Gbps at 3 mega-event venues

This is aligned with the government's push for a mega-event economy.

China’s eSIM potential to drive market toward 4.9-billion peak

New research forecast a 300% increase in eSim adoption by 2030.

Nearly one in four Japanese consumers mull ISP switch

Wi-Fi quality, price, features, and poor customer support are key factors to ISP switch.

Telenor makes further divestment in Asia

Nordic telco exiting Thailand following sale in Pakistan.