Telenet sells VR gaming chain The Park
BELGIUM 07:29

Telenet sells VR gaming chain The Park

Telenet is selling The Park, a chain of VR amusement arcades around Belgium, De Tijd reported. The deal was completed in June and only now made public. No financial details were disclosed but The Park found Philippe De Schutter, who has now re-acquired the business, said it was not yet profitable.

Colombia scraps digital divide project for Amazon fibre backbone
COLOMBIA 07:20

Colombia scraps digital divide project for Amazon fibre backbone

The new Colombian government is scrapping a project agreed under the previous administration to build fibre network access in remote Amazon regions of the country. The new ICT Minister, Alexandra Falla said a review found the project was not financially sound, and could encounter "serious technical, environmental and effective coverage risks".

LG Uplus and Yonsei University test network switching in AI-RAN environment
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 07:10

LG Uplus and Yonsei University test network switching in AI-RAN environment

LG Uplus and Yonsei University have tested technology designed to maintain connectivity when devices switch between networks in an AI-RAN environment. The test linked LG Uplus's 5G network with an AI-RAN test network developed by Yonsei University using Nvidia GPUs. The partners simulated robots and drones moving between the AI-RAN test network and the commercial 5G network, and confirmed that devices could automatically select the appropriate network as their wireless environment changed while maintaining

LG supplies next-generation 5G telematics solution to European automaker
EUROPE 07:06

LG supplies next-generation 5G telematics solution to European automaker

LG Electronics says it has supplied a next-generation 5G smart telematics solution based on the latest 5G Release 16 standard to a European automaker's mass-production vehicle, which it describes as the first application of an R16-based automotive telematics solution in a European production model. The company said the solution improves data reliability and reduces latency compared with 4G, with a claimed data error rate of 0.001 percent and data transmission latency of 1ms between the telematics module and

KDDI to shut down food delivery service menu and dissolve subsidiary
JAPAN 06:58

KDDI to shut down food delivery service menu and dissolve subsidiary

KDDI will end its food delivery service menu on 30 September and subsequently dissolve and liquidate menu Inc., citing changes in the competitive environment and the service's future business prospects. The carrier has operated menu jointly with Reazon Holdings, but has decided to acquire Reazon's entire stake in menu and make the company a wholly owned subsidiary before carrying out the shutdown and subsequent liquidation. The share acquisition is scheduled to be completed on 31 August.

Peacock raises prices across all US plans for fourth time in four years
UNITED STATES 06:44

Peacock raises prices across all US plans for fourth time in four years

NBCUniversal's streaming service Peacock has raised prices across all its US subscription tiers, marking the streaming service's fourth price increase in four years. The Select ad-supported tier has increased from USD 7.99 to USD 8.99 a month, while Premium, which includes advertising, rises from USD 10.99 to USD 12.99. The ad-free Premium Plus tier sees the largest increase, from USD 16.99 to USD 19.99 a month. Annual plans are also increasing.

Apple updates EU app commissions again for lower rates off the App Store
EUROPE 06:37

Apple updates EU app commissions again for lower rates off the App Store

Apple has updated its App Store terms again, in an effort to resolve competition concerns in the EU. Following further talks with the European Commission, the company is moving away from flat fees per app or per update to a tiered commission structure, with reduced rates for publishers that steer customers to alternative payment methods. 

NTT Docomo deploys second quantum computing application for network optimisation
JAPAN 06:13

NTT Docomo deploys second quantum computing application for network optimisation

NTT Docomo has deployed a second quantum computing application in its mobile network operations, using D-Wave's hybrid quantum technology to optimise tracking area lists and reduce network signalling. The application reduced the daily peak volume of location registration signals generated when devices cross tracking area list boundaries by 65.3 percent, while paging signals fell by 7 percent, according to the companies.

ETRI and Busan begin AI-based urban flood prediction trials
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:59

ETRI and Busan begin AI-based urban flood prediction trials

South Korea's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) and Busan Metropolitan City have begun work on an AI-based platform designed to predict urban flooding and support responses to extreme rainfall. The project brings together ETRI, the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology, the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources and the Korea Railroad Research Institute. The organisations plan to develop an integrated digital disaster response system covering fl

KT launches enterprise sovereign AI appliance using Korean NPU and LLM
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:57

KT launches enterprise sovereign AI appliance using Korean NPU and LLM

Korea Telecom (KT) has launched an enterprise sovereign AI appliance combining a Korean-made neural processing unit (NPU), large language model (LLM) and operating platform in a single server. The 'KT NPU LLM Station' combines Rebellions' Atom-Max inference-focused NPU with KT's own Mideum K 2.5 Pro LLM and an API operating platform. KT said the system is designed to allow organisations to run AI processing and data internally.

Korea plans smart watch linked to national disaster communications network
JAPAN 05:55

Korea plans smart watch linked to national disaster communications network

South Korea's ministry of science and ICT and ministry of the interior and safety are funding research into a smart watch that will connect to the country's national disaster safety communications network and use AI to summarise radio communications. The project, titled 'Development of a smart watch linked to the disaster safety communications network and an AI radio communication summarisation and notification system', is intended for personnel including police, firefighters and local government officials

ESR appoints Dalmar Sheikh as CEO of data centre business
SINGAPORE 05:52

ESR appoints Dalmar Sheikh as CEO of data centre business

Asia-Pacific real estate asset owner and manager ESR has appointed Dalmar Sheikh as chief executive officer of ESR Data Centres, effective 1 September 2026. Based in Singapore, Sheikh will be responsible for the data centre business's strategy and performance, as well as development of its platform across Asia-Pacific. ESR said its data centre pipeline exceeds 3.2 GW across markets including Japan, South Korea and Australia.

JAPAN 05:51

KDDI launches free savings programme for families with children

KDDI and Okinawa Cellular have launched a free programme for families with children aged 12 or under, offering annual au PAY balance benefits and other services. The 'Karugamo Savings Programme' launched on 18 August and is available to parents and guardians regardless of whether they use au or UQ mobile services. Under the programme, members accumulate a right to exchange for JPY 1,000 worth of au PAY balance each year from enrolment until the child reaches age 12. Subject to specified conditions, up to JP

ARMENIA 05:50

Ucom introduces Back to School 2026 offer with Samsung A27

Armenian operator Ucom has introduced its special Back to School 2026 offer, providing customers with an opportunity to purchase the new Samsung Galaxy A27 5G smartphone on special terms and with additional benefits. Until 10 October, customers buying the phone from Ucom will also receive the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core earbuds, as well as a premium phone number with the Level Up+ 3000 tariff plan free for two months.

UNITED STATES 05:49

Rocket Lab awarded USD 12 mln for US Space Force satellite comms network

Rocket Lab has been added to the US Space Force's Space Data Network (SDN) Consortium and awarded two delivery orders worth a combined USD 12 million to support development of the Space Data Network Backbone (SDN-B). The consortium, managed by the Space Systems Command, is intended to support the development of a secure satellite communications network for military operations. The SDN-B programme is designed to provide high-capacity, low-latency data transport between space and ground systems.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:47

SKT submits proposal for Korean government's 'AI for Everyone' project

SK Telecom (SKT) has submitted a proposal for South Korea's government-backed 'AI for Everyone' project, as part of a 20-company consortium seeking to develop AI services for use across everyday activities. The ministry of science and ICT said on 18 August that it had received proposals from six operators or consortiums for the project. The lead applicants are SKT, MKD, Eastsoft, Xenon, Kakao and Korea Telecom (KT).

SINGAPORE 05:45

S&P upgrades Singtel to A+ on stronger balance sheet and financial flexibility

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Singtel's long-term issuer credit rating to A+ from A, citing an improved balance sheet, stronger financial flexibility and the company's ongoing asset monetisation programme. The outlook is stable. The upgrade is the first S&P rating increase since Singtel was first rated by the agency.

UNITED STATES 05:44

Flexential secures USD 800 mln facility for more than 130 MW of new capacity

US data centre operator Flexential has secured an USD 800 million credit facility to fund more than 130 MW of new capacity across four markets in the US. The financing will support data centre projects under construction and in planning in Atlanta-Douglasville, Georgia; Portland-Hillsboro, Oregon; and Denver-Parker, Colorado. Projects under construction include a 36 MW facility in Atlanta-Douglasville, a 36 MW facility in Portland-Hillsboro and a 22.5 MW facility in Denver-Parker. 

AUSTRALIA 05:43

Superloop reports 33% rise in underlying EBITDA to AUD 122.7 mln

Australian operator Superloop has reported a 33.1 percent increase in underlying EBITDA to AUD 122.7 million for FY26, exceeding the top end of its upgraded guidance. Revenue rose 21.6 percent to AUD 664.3 million, while free cash flow increased 50 percent to AUD 84.4 million. Net profit after tax increased to AUD 17.5 million from AUD 1.2 million a year earlier. The company said its underlying EBITDA margin increased by 1.6 percentage points to 18.5 percent.

JAPAN 05:41

Zenkyoren selects Fujitsu sovereign cloud and Oracle Analytics Cloud

Japan's National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives (Zenkyoren) has selected Fujitsu Cloud Service powered by Oracle Alloy and Oracle Analytics Cloud as the foundation for its information systems. The Fujitsu cloud service will be operated in Fujitsu's data centres in Japan and will support Zenkyoren's information systems, which are used daily by about 45,000 employees across its national and prefectural headquarters and JA organisations.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:39

KT and university hospital to develop healthcare AI transformation platform

Korea Telecom (KT) and Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) have agreed to jointly develop a healthcare AI transformation (AX) platform covering clinical care, nursing, research and hospital operations. The two organisations signed an MoU that will focus on identifying and applying a standard model for a healthcare AX platform, as well as testing, developing and commercialising projects linked to government initiatives including AI-native hospitals.

JAPAN 05:38

SoftBank plans JPY 1tn retail bond issue to fund physical AI investment

SoftBank Group is planning to issue about JPY 1 trillion (USD 6.26 billion) in seven-year corporate bonds to Japanese retail investors, the largest retail bond offering by a Japanese company, according to Nikkei, citing industry sources. The planned issue would be SoftBank Group's third retail bond sale this year, following offerings in April and June, as the company seeks to tap Japan's household savings to fund its expanding AI investment programme. The interest rate is expected to be set in early Septemb

TAIWAN 04:52

Chunghwa Telecom's Q2 profit jumps nearly 5% on higher revenue, international ICT projects

Chunghwa Telecom's revenues increased by 8.2 percent to TWD 61.36 billion in the second quarter of 2026. Net income grew 4.7 percent to TWD 10.64 billion, while basic earnings per share reached TWD 1.38.

KAZAKHSTAN 18 AUG

Astel to open data centre in Almaty in 2027

Kazakhstan operator Astel said it's on track to launch its new data centre FCA (Freedom Cloud Almaty) in the city of Almaty in June 2027. Construction of the data centre started earlier this April. Once the data centre opens, 45 permanent jobs will be created.

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