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China powers Asia’s lead in 5G SA accessibility
China reported more than 10 million 5G advanced subscribers.
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.
Vietnam greenlights Starlink's satellite telecom services
Initial plan to see up to 600,000 user terminals deployed.
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.
Cambodia, HK collaborate on telco issues
Goal is to address challenges like scam and spam.
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.
Telcos can become catalysts for economic growth through national digital agenda, ESG alignment – EY’s Joongshik Wang
He highlighted telecom operators’ responsibility to drive inclusive connectivity, societal impact, and ESG outcomes across Southeast Asia.
Asian Telecom Summit 2026 in Singapore will tackle sector’s transformation
Top executives will explore strategies for AI, 6G, NaaS, and edge connectivity in telecom.
Cyber Incidents hit record high in 2025 as AI weaponisation drives 27% jump
Phishing remains a dominant threat, accounting for 57% cases.
Telcos aggressive 5G pivot intensifies amidst looming M1S merger
Operators are bundling unlimited roaming across Asia and 165 countries into new postpaid offerings.
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.
