Japan proposes guideline changes to support MVNO access to 5G standalone
JAPAN 05:57

Japan proposes guideline changes to support MVNO access to 5G standalone

Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications (MIC) is seeking public comment on proposed changes to its guidelines governing mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), including provisions to promote access to 5G standalone (SA) network capabilities. The draft adds a 5G core-network interconnection function that would allow MVNOs to connect their core networks to those of mobile network operators (MNOs) through the standard Service-Based Interface (SBI), enabling them to provide 5G SA services usi

Internet Multifeed and Sakura Internet to test data exchange links in Hokkaido
JAPAN 05:55

Internet Multifeed and Sakura Internet to test data exchange links in Hokkaido

Japanese internet exchange operator Internet Multifeed and operator Sakura Internet will begin technical trials in winter 2026 to connect the JPNAP Sapporo internet exchange with Sakura Internet's Ishikari data centre in Hokkaido. The trial will assess the feasibility of exchanging data traffic within Hokkaido, using an optical wavelength connection between the two facilities. The companies will also identify technical challenges involved in developing a regionally distributed network and examine the potent

KDDI to test low-latency technology for remote monitoring of autonomous vehicles
JAPAN 05:53

KDDI to test low-latency technology for remote monitoring of autonomous vehicles

KDDI and eight partners will test a network technology designed to stabilise video transmission for remote monitoring of multiple autonomous vehicles, using buses operating in Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture, from 2 November. The trial will combine network slicing with Low Latency, Low Loss and Scalable Throughput (L4S) technology to reduce video delays and interruptions when mobile network traffic becomes congested.

NTT East to test infrastructure monitoring using Japan Post delivery motorbikes
JAPAN 05:51

NTT East to test infrastructure monitoring using Japan Post delivery motorbikes

NTT East and subsidiary NTT-ME will take part in a trial using Japan Post delivery motorbikes to monitor infrastructure conditions, including telecommunications equipment, through dashcam footage and location data. The trial, conducted in collaboration with Japan Post and Japan Post Co, will run from 4 to 10 November 2026.

Globe Telecom adds GrabCar, KKday, Kultura discounts to Tourist SIM
PHILIPPINES 05:48

Globe Telecom adds GrabCar, KKday, Kultura discounts to Tourist SIM

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has expanded its Traveler SIM offering through partnerships with GrabCar, travel platform KKday and local retailer Kultura, adding transport, travel activity and retail discounts to its mobile connectivity service for inbound tourists. Globe says the offers cover transportation, tourism activities and retail purchases, extending the SIM's value proposition beyond mobile connectivity.

South Korea launches investigations into breaches at financial firms
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:48

South Korea launches investigations into breaches at financial firms

South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) has launched investigations into cybersecurity incidents involving cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb and financial companies Mirae Asset and Daishin Securities, following an emergency review meeting on 28 October. The meeting was chaired by the FSC's director-general for digital finance policy and attended by the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), the Financial Security Institute, the Digital Asset Exchange Alliance and Bithumb.

Caica Digital to launch 5G security service for remote workers
JAPAN 05:46

Caica Digital to launch 5G security service for remote workers

Japanese technology company Caica Digital plans to launch a security service for remote workers in January 2027, combining a 5G RedCap USB dongle with a cloud-based device management platform. The service, called 5G Direct Edge, is being developed jointly with subsidiary Nex. It will connect PCs directly to a 5G network through the USB dongle, which does not have a wireless LAN access point, with the aim of reducing potential entry points for cyberattacks on home networks.

LG Uplus cuts AI processing time and battery use in smartphones
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:45

LG Uplus cuts AI processing time and battery use in smartphones

LG Uplus has developed AI optimisation technology that it says increases processing speed by around 4.5 times and reduces battery consumption by approximately 77 percent when running a small language model on a smartphone. Two research papers on the technology have been accepted for the On-Device Intelligence workshop at NeurIPS 2026, which will take place in Sydney from 6 to 12 December.

coNEXA to invest AUD 250 mln in Sydney recycled water network to supply NextDC
AUSTRALIA 05:42

coNEXA to invest AUD 250 mln in Sydney recycled water network to supply NextDC

Australian water infrastructure company coNEXA will invest AUD 250 million to expand its AquaNet recycled water network in Western Sydney, with NextDC's S4 Sydney data centre set to become its first customer. Construction is scheduled to begin next month, with water supply expected to start in late 2027. The expansion will supply up to 16 million litres of recycled water daily from coNEXA's Fairfield recycling plant to the data centre at Horsley Park. The project has received approval from the Independent P

NTT Docomo launches AI tool to estimate sleep quality from smartphone data
JAPAN 05:40

NTT Docomo launches AI tool to estimate sleep quality from smartphone data

NTT Docomo has launched an AI tool that estimates sleep quality using smartphone usage data, including screen interactions and location information, without requiring a dedicated device. The sleep quality estimation AI became available through Docomo's HealthTech platform on 1 October. It has also been incorporated into Kenko Mileage, a healthcare service for local governments and businesses provided by NTT Docomo Business.

Blueleaf Energy signs two solar power purchase agreements with Microsoft
JAPAN 05:39

Blueleaf Energy signs two solar power purchase agreements with Microsoft

Blueleaf Energy, a portfolio company of Macquarie Asset Management, has signed two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Microsoft for solar projects under development in Japan. Microsoft will be the sole offtaker for both projects. The agreements were coordinated by Macquarie's Energy Markets and Customer Solutions team. The deals extend a relationship between Macquarie and Microsoft dating back to 2020. Existing projects in the UK, Spain and India represent a combined 540 MW of wind and solar ca

SAP and NTT plan sovereign cloud and business AI collaboration
GLOBAL 05:37

SAP and NTT plan sovereign cloud and business AI collaboration

SAP and NTT have announced plans to collaborate on sovereign cloud services and business AI, targeting governments, critical infrastructure operators and other organisations with stringent data sovereignty, security and regulatory requirements. The proposed collaboration will combine SAP's enterprise applications, SAP Sovereign Cloud and Business AI capabilities with NTT's global infrastructure and managed operations. An initial focus will be integrating SAP Sovereign Cloud On-Site with NTT-managed infrastr

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:34

LG Uplus and Ecolab Korea to develop liquid cooling standards

LG Uplus has signed an MoU with Ecolab Korea to develop operating standards for liquid cooling systems in AI data centres, including fluid quality management and predictive maintenance. The companies plan to validate their approach at a large-scale liquid cooling test environment being developed at LG Uplus's Pyeongchon 2 data centre. The facility will be used to test AI infrastructure based on next-generation GPU architectures.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:32

Korea fines Google and Apple KRW 63.71 bln over app payment restrictions

South Korea's Broadcasting and Media Communications Commission (KMCC) has ordered Google and Apple to change their app market policies and imposed fines totalling KRW 63.71 billion (around USD 45 million) over restrictions on payment methods, delays in app reviews and, in Apple's case, discriminatory commission charges. The commission announced that Google would be fined KRW 42.9 billion and KRW Apple 20.81 billion. 

NEW ZEALAND 05:30

Sky, NZ On Air and Dynamic Television launch drama initiative

Sky New Zealand, NZ On Air and production and distribution company Dynamic Television have launched a joint initiative to support the development of up to three original New Zealand scripted drama series with international potential. The Aotearoa Scripted Series Initiative is open to New Zealand writers and producers developing original one-hour drama series. It aims to combine local creative talent with domestic broadcasting and international development and distribution expertise.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:28

SK Telecom to host private performance of Chicago for long-term customers

SK Telecom (SKT) will host a private performance of the musical Chicago on 8 December for customers who have been with the company for at least 10 years. The event will invite 1,299 customers and accompanying guests to attend the performance. Applications are open through 17 November via the T Membership app, with customers able to apply for one or two places.

EUROPE 05:26

CoreWeave brings AI capacity online in Denmark, expands in APAC

CoreWeave has brought most of its planned 22.5 MW of IT capacity online at atNorth's DEN01 data centre in Copenhagen, marking its first deployment in Denmark, while expanding its global AI network backbone into the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The facility uses Nvidia Blackwell systems connected by Nvidia Quantum-X800 InfiniBand technology and includes a heat reuse agreement to supply surplus heat to Copenhagen's district heating network. CoreWeave said the deployment brings its European footprint to nine

SINGAPORE 05:24

Seatrium and Karpowership plan floating power and data centre infrastructure

Singapore-based offshore engineering company Seatrium and Turkish energy company Karpowership have signed an MoU to explore a joint venture developing floating power and digital infrastructure in Singapore, with potential expansion into Southeast Asia. Announced at Singapore International Energy Week 2026, the agreement provides a framework for developing rapidly deployable infrastructure, potentially including floating power plants known as Powerships, floating data centres, turbine-powered or hybrid vesse

GLOBAL 05:22

Samsung's Q3 profit surges to record on back of AI chip demand

Samsung Electronics reported record quarterly revenue of KRW 195.3 trillion and operating profit of KRW 107.4 trillion for the three months to 30 September, as demand for AI-related semiconductors drove growth. Revenue rose 126.9 percent year on year, while operating profit increased 783.1 percent. Net profit for Q3 came to KRW 75.13 trillion, up 514.6 percent from KRW 12.22 trillion a year earlier. The company's Device Solutions division, which includes its semiconductor businesses, recorded revenue of KRW

QATAR 28 OKT

Qatar's CRA organises training in IPv6 and internet routing security

Qatar's Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), in collaboration with the RIPE NCC, is delivering a six-week training programme aimed at strengthening national technical capabilities in IPv6 deployment and internet routing security. The programme brings together 45 members of the Qatar IPv6 Taskforce, supporting the CRA's ongoing efforts to develop specialised skills and enhance the security and resilience of the country's internet infrastructure.

UNITED STATES 28 OKT

Anduril and Qualcomm prepare to launch US-made BlueChip laptop for critical use cases

Qualcomm is teaming with US military tech supplier Anduril Industries to launch a laptop built for critical public and private sector uses. A joint product line under the BlueChip brand will incorporate laptops and other computing hardware. The products will be designed and assembled domestically, while leveraging silicon processors from Qualcomm's Snapdragon X line-up to achieve general-purpose processing, graphics, and on-device AI. The partnership brings Snapdragon X to a number of public sector and ente

GHANA 28 OKT

MTN Group CEO reaffirms commitment to Ghana in official visit

MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita has reaffirmed the company's commitment to strengthening Ghana's digital infrastructure and digital sovereignty during a working visit. The visit coincides with MTN Ghana celebrating 30 years of operations in the country. During the visit, Mupita held a series of high-level engagements with Ghanaian leadership to discuss expanding connectivity, financial inclusion, and critical digital infrastructure.

SOUTH AFRICA 28 OKT

Gole Cloud launches on South African market

Gole Cloud announced its launch on the South African market this October, offering cloud and IT services designed to help businesses manage their digital environments. Its portfolio includes cloud infrastructure, virtual private servers (VPS), web hosting and domains, cybersecurity, backup and disaster recovery, and business productivity applications. With infrastructure hosted locally in South Africa and services billed in South African rands (ZAR), Gole Cloud caters to organizations seeking domestic hosti

NORTH MACEDONIA 28 OKT

North Macedonia mobile market grows in Q2

North Macedonia's active mobile connections grew to 1.98 million in Q2 2026, up from 1.97 million in the previous quarter, according to regulatory agency AEK. The mobile user base comprised approximately 1.04 million residential postpaid, 690,494 residential prepaid, and 248,462 corporate postpaid lines, alongside 1.67 million mobile broadband users and nearly 357,203 M2M SIMs. Competition in the mobile sector remains highly concentrated, with market leader A1 Makedonija (46.95%) holding a slim edge over Ma

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