Malawi government plans to invite new telecom operators to foster competition
MALAWI 07:17

Malawi government plans to invite new telecom operators to foster competition

Malawian ICT minister Shadrick Namalomba has announced that the government wants to bring more mobile network operators into the country to boost competition and lower digital service costs. Namalomba was responding to questions regarding recent internet tariff hikes by Airtel Malawi and TNM. To help drive down prices, the minister noted that the government has halved spectrum licence fees and launched the USD 150 million Digital Malawi Acceleration Project (DMAP) to expand mobile tower coverage, particular

Pepephone increases EUR 10 monthly plan to 100GB
SPAIN 07:07

Pepephone increases EUR 10 monthly plan to 100GB

MasOrange brand Pepephone has continued with its longstanding policy of regularly improving the conditions of its plans by announcing a substantial increase in bundled data on its EUR 10 monthly plan. The upgrade means the plan now comes with 100GB of data, up from 40GB. The roaming allowance remains at 15GB, and any unused data is carried over to the next month. 

Smartphone slowdown expected to ease NAND Flash shortages from 2H27
GLOBAL 07:00

Smartphone slowdown expected to ease NAND Flash shortages from 2H27

Weakening demand for smartphones and notebook PCs is expected to contribute to a recovery in the NAND Flash supply-demand balance from the second half of 2027, despite continued strong demand from servers, according to analysts TrendForce. Global smartphone production will decline by 15–20 percent year on year in 2026, with production expected to fall again in 2027, although at a slower rate. Demand for premium smartphones with AI capabilities would provide some support to the high-end market, but limited r

Samsung launches Galaxy credit card with 5% cashback on Samsung products
UNITED STATES 06:50

Samsung launches Galaxy credit card with 5% cashback on Samsung products

Samsung Electronics America has launched Samsung Galaxy Card, its first credit card, offering cash rewards on purchases and a five percent reward on purchases made directly with Samsung, including the company's devices and services. The card is issued by Barclays US Consumer Bank on the Visa network. Applications for the general public will open on 22 July, while eligible early-access customers can apply ahead of the wider launch. New cardholders can receive an additional USD 200 in bonus cash rewards after

US states obtain court order suspending Paramount takeover of Warner Bros
UNITED STATES 06:19

US states obtain court order suspending Paramount takeover of Warner Bros

A US federal court has suspended the planned takeover of Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount Skydance in order to hear a claim from a dozen states to block the deal. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who is leading the state coalition, said the the US District Court for the Northern District of California granted the states' request for a temporary restraining order halting the merger. This order remains in place for 14 days while the court considers a broader injunction to block the merger for the dura

Pakistani authorities arrest three for selling confidential mobile subscriber data
PAKISTAN 06:07

Pakistani authorities arrest three for selling confidential mobile subscriber data

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority's Lahore Zonal Office filed a complaint with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) against individuals selling confidential telecom subscriber data, including Call Detail Records, location data, and IMEI records. During the resulting enforcement operation, the NCCIA arrested three suspects and seized five mobile phones, eight biometric verification devices, and 43 suspicious SIM cards.

DataSection deploys Nvidia B300 GPU servers to Japan's first AI data centre
JAPAN 05:52

DataSection deploys Nvidia B300 GPU servers to Japan's first AI data centre

Japanese neocloud provider Data Section has begun taking delivery of GPU servers equipped with Nvidia's latest B300 GPUs at an AI data centre it describes as Japan's first dedicated AI data centre, as the company prepares the facility for operation. The company said delivery of the GPU servers, acquired under a sales agreement with Compal Electronics, has begun at the facility. 

Papua New Guinea announces 5G release as regulator completes preparations
PAPUA NEW GUINEA 05:50

Papua New Guinea announces 5G release as regulator completes preparations

Papua New Guinea's (PNG) National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) has announced the release of 5G in the country, while saying its regulatory review ahead of future 5G deployment is nearing completion. The announcement was made by Brian Riches, chairman of the NICTA and Universal Access Services (UAS) boards, during the first day of the Digital Transformation Summit 2026. NICTA said the 5G announcement, alongside the launch of its new integrated ICT database, represents a step to

ETRI leads international standardisation of AI-based spectrum forecasting methods
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:47

ETRI leads international standardisation of AI-based spectrum forecasting methods

South Korea's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has led the development of an International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) report on methodologies for assessing and predicting spectrum availability using machine learning. The report, titled Methodologies for assessing or predicting spectrum availability, was approved at an ITU-R Spectrum Management Study Group 1 meeting held in Geneva. It is due to undergo final editorial procedures before being formally

True, Google launch Gemini Academy at Sripatum University, offer AI training to 9,000 students
THAILAND 05:45

True, Google launch Gemini Academy at Sripatum University, offer AI training to 9,000 students

Thai operator True has partnered with Google, Sripatum University, and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation to launch the Gemini Academy training programme at Sripatum University. Part of the broader 'AI for All Thais' initiative, this programme will deliver 13 AI training sessions for 9,100 students. The curriculum covers generative AI applications, prompt creation, digital literacy, and AI safety and ethics.

LG Uplus and Ericsson to develop network-based voice AI for global markets
GLOBAL 05:45

LG Uplus and Ericsson to develop network-based voice AI for global markets

LG Uplus and Ericsson are to collaborate on the development and global commercialisation of network-based voice artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, as well as on the evolution of AI-native networks. The companies said they will work on technology development and system integration for network-based voice AI, jointly pursue international business opportunities, design and implement AI-native network architectures, and conduct testing to support deployment of voice AI solutions across different global clo

Y!mobile launches one-year discount for Simple 3 M/L plans
JAPAN 05:43

Y!mobile launches one-year discount for Simple 3 M/L plans

SoftBank's Y!mobile has launched a new promotion offering customers who sign up to its Simple 3 M or Simple 3 L mobile plans a JPY 1,000 monthly discount for one year from the month after joining, with the offer aimed at customers who do not qualify for family or fixed-line bundle discounts. The "Cho! Otoku-wari" promotion applies to new customers joining either plan, as well as existing customers who switch to one of the eligible plans. The discount is available for one year and has no announced end date.

JAPAN 05:39

JA Mitsui Leasing invests in NTT-led IOWN AI fund

JA Mitsui Leasing has announced that it will invest as a limited partner in the IOWN AI fund, a venture fund led by NTT that will invest in startups developing technologies for next-generation AI infrastructure. The fund will target startups in North America, Asia and Europe working on technologies related to NTT's Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) initiative, with investment areas including photonics-electronics convergence (silicon photonics), semiconductors, AI and telecommunications.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:38

TTA and ITU agree to promote ICT standards for South Korean tech firms

South Korea's Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have adopted a joint declaration aimed at expanding the use of ICT standards and strengthening standards-related capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. The organisations adopted the Joint Declaration for the Promotion of ICT Standards and Capacity Building in the Asia-Pacific Region at the ITU Regional Development Forum for Asia and the Pacific (RDF-ASP) in Bangkok.

GLOBAL 05:36

AI investment pushes hidden liabilities at US tech giants to USD 1.65 tn - report

Off-balance-sheet liabilities at five major US technology companies have increased eightfold in around four years to an estimated USD 1.65 trillion, exceeding their combined reported debt of approximately USD 1.35 trillion, according to Nikkei, citing company financial statements. The increase was largely attributed to long-term commitments for AI infrastructure, including data centre leases, graphics processing units (GPUs) and servers. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:33

SK Telecom launches AI startup programme to identify strategic partners

SK Telecom (SKT) has launched a new startup acceleration programme focused on AI, with plans to select 15 companies whose technologies and businesses could complement the operator's AI strategy. The programme, called SKTCH with AI, opened applications on 21 July and will accept submissions until 18 August. Selected startups will be chosen based on their AI capabilities and their potential to collaborate with SKT.

SINGAPORE 05:32

StarHub launches new Premier League bundle ahead of football season

StarHub has launched a new broadband and sports bundle ahead of the start of the English Premier League season, offering customers access to live football and other sports content alongside a 10 Gbps broadband service. Available from 21 July, the new HomeHub+ UltraSports bundle is priced at SGD 48 per month for the first 12 months, increasing to SGD 91 per month thereafter. 

AUSTRALIA 05:30

NextDC reports 73 MW increase in contracted utilisation

Australian-based pan-Asian data centre builder and operator NextDC has announced that its pro forma contracted utilisation increased by 73 MW to 740 MW as at 30 June 2026, following additional customer contract wins since its previous update on 20 April 2026. The company said the increase represents an 11 percent rise in contracted utilisation over the period. It also reported that its pro forma forward order book has grown to 565 MW.

SRI LANKA 05:28

Dialog Axiata secures unified ISO certification

Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata reports it has completed its first fully integrated ISO certification audit. The initiative brings multiple internationally recognized standards under a unified audit approach. The audit covered ten standards across various domains, such as quality management, environmental management, information security, privacy, business continuity and risk management.

SINGAPORE 05:27

Singapore publishes Digital Twin playbook to support enterprise adoption

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has launched what it describes as the nation's first Digital Twin for Enterprises Playbook, aimed at helping non-ICT enterprises evaluate, implement and scale digital twin technology. The playbook is intended for business leaders and digital transformation teams and provides guidance on identifying suitable use cases, assessing data readiness, establishing governance and cybersecurity safeguards, and implementing digital twin projects. 

UNITED STATES 05:25

Samsung cuts US jobs as headquarters relocation to Texas progresses

Samsung Electronics has cut jobs in its US consumer electronics operations as part of the relocation of Samsung Electronics America's headquarters from New Jersey to Texas, according to Reuters, citing industry sources. The workforce reductions affect the company's display, mobile phone and other consumer electronics businesses, with employees primarily located in New Jersey and Texas. In a statement to Reuters, Samsung said 739 positions in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, have been affected by the headquarte

GLOBAL 05:24

Microsoft expands Azure partnership with AMD across AI, compute and networking

Microsoft and AMD have expanded their long-term strategic partnership, with Microsoft planning to deploy AMD's Helios rack-scale AI platform on Azure and introduce new virtual machine (VM) instances based on AMD EPYC processors. Under the agreement, Microsoft will use the AMD Helios Rackscale Solution to support AI inference workloads for frontier models, Azure AI services and customer applications. AMD said it expects to begin shipping the Helios platform, including to Microsoft, during the second half of

INDONESIA 05:22

Telin and BW Digital complete Indonesia-Singapore cable landing

​ Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin), Singapore-based operator BW Digital and Nongsa Digital Park have completed the landing of the Nongsa Changi Cable (NCC) at Nongsa Digital Park in Batam, marking a milestone in the deployment of the new submarine cable system linking Indonesia and Singapore. The NCC is one of two new Batam-Singapore submarine cable systems being developed by Telkom Group, alongside the Indonesia Singapore Cable System (INSICA), as part of the Indonesia Cable Express (ICE) ini

SRI LANKA 05:19

Barista joins Dialog Pay ecosystem, enables QR payments at 93 locations in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan cafe chain Barista has integrated Dialog Axiata's Dialog Pay system across its 93 locations nationwide. Customers can make digital payments by scanning LankaQR codes through either the Dialog Pay app or the MyDialog app, with select transactions offering complimentary data rewards.

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