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Telcos in India, Vietnam, PH face growth opportunity amidst connectivity gap

Study cites millions of untapped customers as targets of digital inclusion.

Telcos in India, Vietnam, PH face growth opportunity amidst connectivity gap

Study cites millions of untapped customers as targets of digital inclusion.

TM wins at the Asian Telecom Awards 2025 for Bill Verification Initiative

The company was recognised in the Customer Service Initiative of the Year - Malaysia category.

Airtel Africa deal with Starlink to benefit Indian and African markets: GlobalData

The deal could aid both firms and businesses, pending approval in India and five African markets.

Telcos must utilise AI to assess customer satisfaction

It will help firms assess customer satisfaction and build a forward-looking capital allocation.

How telcos can position themselves in the AI economy

McKinsey noted four main paths that telcos must pursue to balance ambition and risks.

How telecom companies can effectively decarbonise operations

Switching a network to run on renewable energy cuts Scope 2 emissions.

Global semiconductor industry to hit up to $2.4t by 2040

AI is driving investment and demand, but gains remain uneven across the sector.

Chinese internet stocks fall 10–30% amidst tariff-driven selloff

Despite the short-term headwinds, the firm maintains a “Market Weight” rating on the sector.

TMT sector set for M&A boost with focus on software and AI

In 2024, the sector saw $698b in deal value across more than 1,460 transactions.

Singtel unit acquires 51% stake in Yondu in Philippine expansion bid

Through the partnership, NCS will scale its Philippines workforce to over 1,200 from 150.

YTL Communications bags two accolades at Asian Telecom Awards 2025

The company was recognised for transforming manufacturing with Malaysia’s first 5G-powered smart factory, and for revolutionising luxury hospitality with Yes Managed Wi-Fi.

Vi Business recognised at Asian Telecom Awards 2025 for its ReadyForNext MSME programme

It was lauded in the Digital Initiative of the Year - India category.

e& UAE clinches two wins at the Asian Telecom Awards 2025

The company was honoured for its AI powered Virtual Assistant and customer service excellence, setting new benchmarks in the telecom industry.

PT Eka Mas Republik wins two accolades at Asian Telecom Awards 2025

The company was recognised as Broadband Telecom Company of the Year - Indonesia and took home Infrastructure Initiative of the Year - Indonesia for the third consecutive year.

DITO Telecommunity earns top honors at the Asian Telecom Awards 2025

The company was lauded for its "Secured Tayo DITO" campaign and the DITO App.

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd wins Technology Innovation of the Year - Taiwan accolade at Asian Telecom Awards 2025

The integrated telecommunications service provider received the recognition for driving innovation with its 5G SMART PORT System.

5 key moves for telco C-suites to navigate complex M&A landscape

According to BCG, clear stakeholder communication and disciplined execution are critical.