Cyberport, Thailand Science Park to power I&T collaboration between Hong Kong and Thailand
HONG KONG 15:21

Cyberport, Thailand Science Park to power I&T collaboration between Hong Kong and Thailand

Cyberport and National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), acting through Thailand Science Park (TSP), have agreed to jointly accelerate innovation and technology (I&T) collaboration between Hong Kong and Thailand. The partnership aims to build a collaborative framework between Cyberport and NSTDA acting through TSP, create a reciprocal market-access gateway to support start-ups' entry into both the Thai and Hong Kong markets through ecosystem support, soft landing initiatives, and cross mark

APG, Patrizia acquire SiFi Networks in US
UNITED STATES 15:21

APG, Patrizia acquire SiFi Networks in US

Dutch pensions investor APG and the German property investor Patrizia have acquired SiFi Networks in the US from the FTTH network's founders, Mike Harris and Roland Pickstock. No financial details were disclosed. APG already bought a 16.7 percent stake in the company in 2021, when the operator targeted 1.1 million homes passed, and SiFi raised more debt for expansion in 2023.

Dutch govt looks at relaxing rules for mobile antenna sites
NETHERLANDS 15:14

Dutch govt looks at relaxing rules for mobile antenna sites

The Dutch government is looking at ways to make it easier for mobile operators to mount antennas in new locations. Digital economy state secretary Willemijn Aerdts announced the plans in a brief to parliament, drawing on a report from the industry group Monet last year that found it was increasingly difficult to find new antenna locations, especially in large cities.

Mainland China cloud infrastructure spending to grow 26% in Q4
CHINA 15:08

Mainland China cloud infrastructure spending to grow 26% in Q4

Mainland China's cloud infrastructure services spending reached USD 14.7 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, which represents an increase of 26 percent year-on-year, according to report from Omdia. This marked a continued acceleration from the previous quarter and the third consecutive quarter of growth above 20 percent. China's cloud infrastructure services spending is forecast to grow by 26 percent in 2026.

HPE powers Red Sea Global's resorts expansion
SAUDI ARABIA 15:03

HPE powers Red Sea Global's resorts expansion

HPE announced that Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer of tourism hubs The Red Sea and Amaala, has selected a self-driving network from HPE as its core architecture for expansion of its resorts. This network integrates secure, AI-native switching and Wi-Fi to support RSG's massive resort expansion.

Telemach study finds digital piracy widespread in Croatia
CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 15:01

Telemach study finds digital piracy widespread in Croatia

Telemach Croatia has released findings from a study conducted with Ipsos that reveals digital piracy is a widespread issue in Croatia, particularly among younger demographics. Over a third of individuals aged 16-34 know someone using illegal IPTV or streaming services, indicating the prevalence of such content. While some users acknowledge potential dangers, only 30 percent believe these services frequently pose security risks. The main concerns identified by respondents are security threats like viruses an

BH Telecom boosts data on Tourist offers
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 14:59

BH Telecom boosts data on Tourist offers

BH Telecom is enhancing its Tourist and Unlimited start packages, providing more mobile internet options. Tourist 1 costs BAM 20 and offers 40 GB of mobile internet for use in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans. Additionally, it has BAM 3 in credit for domestic and international calls and SMS and is valid for 10 days.

Zain Group launches Regulatory Academy with GSMA Advance
MIDDLE EAST 14:58

Zain Group launches Regulatory Academy with GSMA Advance

Zain Group has entered a 'People Excellence Partnership' with GSMA Advance, the GSMA's learning and skills arm. This collaboration sees the launch of the Zain Regulatory Academy, an initiative to deliver accredited training to build world-class expertise among its group policy and regulatory professionals. 

CGI opens AI Center of Excellence in Portugal
PORTUGAL 14:55

CGI opens AI Center of Excellence in Portugal

Global IT and business consulting firm CGI has established a new AI Centre of Excellence in Portugal. This centre, opening in early May, will concentrate on agentic AI and generative AI to help clients with digital transformation and achieve concrete business results.Integrated into CGI's existing Portuguese operations, which employ over 2,000 people, the centre will boost the company's capacity to develop and implement AI at scale.

STC Group revenue rises 4% in Q1
MIDDLE EAST 14:53

STC Group revenue rises 4% in Q1

STC Group said its revenue increased 3.8 percent year-on-year to SAR 19.94 billion in the first quarter ended March. EBITDA rose by 7.1 percent to SAR 6.56 billion, and net profit increased 12 percent to SAR 3.69 billion after excluding non-recurring items. STC Group CEO Olayan Alwetaid said the results demonstrate a robust business model and an effective balance between investment opportunities, operational efficiency, and digital infrastructure development, supporting sustainable and competitive long-term

Tet launches own TV channel
LATVIA 14:52

Tet launches own TV channel

Latvian operator Tet said that it has launched the new TV channel Tet+ Classic, focused on popular films and series, both new and old. The channel is run in cooperation with the company Hello Media and will be available on the Tet+ pay-TV platform.

MTN Uganda commissions solar power system at head office
UGANDA 14:50

MTN Uganda commissions solar power system at head office

MTN Uganda has commissioned a solar power system at its headquarters in Kampala, stepping up efforts to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency and lower dependence on conventional power sources. The installation, valued at more than USD 370,000, comprises 1,188 solar panels with an installed capacity of 490 kilowatts (kW). During peak sun hours, the system is expected to generate about 25 percent of the office's electricity needs.

AZERBAIJAN 14:34

Azercell deploys 268 new base stations in year to date

Azerbaijan operator Azercell has deployed 268 new base stations this year, reports Trend.az. That includes 50 new base stations in Baku, Absheron, and Sumgayit, and 218 base stations launched in other regions. The operator has also upgraded more than 220 base stations. 

HUNGARY 14:32

Magyar Telekom prepares fibre roll-out to under-served areas

Hungary's Magyar Telekom announced it is embarking on a significant project to expand its FTTP network across 41 districts in 16 counties, fuelled by HUF 20.319 billion in grants from the European Union-backed Gigabit Hungary Program. The public funding will enable Magyar Telekom to extend fibre-optic coverage to an additional 118,000 demand points in over 500 settlements by the end of 2028. Planning and licensing are already underway, with construction slated to begin in 2026, the company said.

UGANDA 14:27

Airtel Money delivers cashless payments for Virunga Gorilla Marathon

Airtel Money Uganda was announced as the exclusive payment partner for the Virunga Gorilla Marathon, a move to drive a fully cashless experience for the event, which is scheduled for 30 May in Kisoro. Through Airtel Money Merchant Pay, participants purchase kits  at no extra cost over the mobile USSD menu or MyAirtel app. Kenneth Kamukama Rashid, team lead for the Virunga Marathon, said the digital payment integration would help organizers better track transactions and improve kit access.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:25

MTS enters modular data centre market

Russian operator MTS announced its entry on the modular data centres market. The company will provide customers with the whole-cycle infrastructure, starting from engineering and supplies of engineering modules for modular data centres to integration of the data centres with AI solutions, cloud services and other products. The company claims that the key advantage of the approach is accelerated launch and scaling of data centres. 

UNITED STATES 14:20

T-Mobile US buys more FTTH coverage for USD 2.7 bln, adds Starlink business backup

T-Mobile US is expanding in the fixed broadband market with two new FTTH joint ventures as well as a Starlink backup option for business customers. The operator agreed 50-50 joint ventures with the investors Oak Hill Capital and Wren House to expand its FTTH footprint in more residential markets. The deals will cost USD 2.7 billion in total to reach around 1.8 million homes passed, mainly in the northeast of the US. 

KAZAKHSTAN 14:02

Kcell refreshes music service, changes rate

Kazakhstan mobile operator Kcell said that it has refreshed its service Mobi Music. Going forward customers will have unlimited access to the catalogue of digital music, and the monthly subscription will amount to KZT 1,290 from 28 May.

GHANA 14:01

MTN Ghana Foundation opens applications for 2026 Bright Scholarship

The MTN Ghana Foundation opened applications for its Bright Scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic year. The Bright Scholarship aims to ease the financial burden on students by covering the cost of tuition, accommodation and essential learning resources, helping to eliminate barriers to academic achievement and fostering the emergence of future leaders and innovators. The programme is open to Ghanaian continuing students pursuing undergraduate degrees, as well as vocational and technical skills training at

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:00

Yandex Group revenues up 22% in Q1

Revenues of Russia's Yandex Group totaled RUB 372.7 billion in the first quarter of this year, up by 22 percent year-on-year. Income from advertising and marketing services amounted to RUB 115.4 billion, up by 9 percent. The adjusted EBITDA was RUB 73.3 billion, up by 50 percent and growing the margin to 19.7 percent, up by 3.7 percentage points. The adjusted net profit was 2.7 times greater than a year ago, at RUB 34.7 billion, and the company plans to pay around RUB 42 billion in dividends. 

GERMANY 13:58

ProSiebenSat.1 names new COO, divests creator business in North America

German private broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 has appointed a new chief operating officer and divested its creator business in North America under the Studio71 US brand to Fixated. ProSieben named Luca Poloni as the new Group Chief Operating Officer (COO) and member of the Executive Board for a three-year term, effective 01 May. In his new role, Poloni will be responsible for Growth & Digital Business, Technology, Data & AI, Content Operations, Distribution, and Human Resources. 

GLOBAL 13:56

Cellular IoT data surge to 281.6 exabytes predicted by 2035 - Omdia

Global data traffic from cellular IoT connections is forecast to reach 218.6 exabytes in 2035, with over half of this volume produced by automotive applications such as infotainment systems, according to Omdia research. Just over half of the global tally is predicted to come from Asia and Oceania (50.6 percent), reflecting the region's position as an early mover on technology, with a significant installed base of cellular-enabled video cameras expected to fuel traffic growth. More widely, the global trend r

GLOBAL 13:55

Canal Plus posts stable organic revenues in Q1, sets date for secondary listing

The Canal Plus group released a trading update for the three months to March and confirmed that it is preparing for its secondary listing on the Johannesburg stock exchange, which is expected to take place on 03 June. First-quarter performance was described as "a solid start to 2026", as the group cited increasing profitability in Europe and a revenue decline at MultiChoice in line with expectations. As a result, the full-year financial guidance published in March was confirmed, targeting flat revenues, hig

ITALY 13:36

Italy's Agcom approves use of short numbers for telemarketing

Italian communications regulator Agcom said it has approved new measures to make telephone communications more transparent, including the use of short numbers by certified call centres and operators for legal telemarketing and teleselling activities. The measure is designed to curb fraud linked to caller ID spoofing by making telemarketing calls and messages more easily identifiable and traceable.

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