Huawei profits fall in H1 on revenues up 10%
GLOBAL 07:00

Huawei profits fall in H1 on revenues up 10%

Huawei Technologies reported a net profit of CNY 23.81 billion for the first half of 2026, down 36 percent from a year earlier, according to figures seen by Reuters. The rise in input costs, a changing product mix and higher ‌spending on research and development outweighed a 9.6 percent increase in revenues for the six months to CNY 467.82 billion. 

DigitalBridge to delist preferred stock from NYSE following SoftBank acquisition
UNITED STATES 06:59

DigitalBridge to delist preferred stock from NYSE following SoftBank acquisition

DigitalBridge Group plans to voluntarily delist its three series of preferred stock from the New York Stock Exchange following the anticipated completion of its acquisition by an affiliate of SoftBank Group. The delisting will cover DigitalBridge's 7.125 percent Series H, 7.15 percent Series I and 7.125 percent Series J cumulative redeemable perpetual preferred stock. DigitalBridge said it is pursuing the delisting and de-registration under the terms of its merger agreement with SoftBank because, once the t

DayOne and TNB explore 1.5 GW on-site power supply for Malaysia data centre
MALAYSIA 06:50

DayOne and TNB explore 1.5 GW on-site power supply for Malaysia data centre

Singapore-based data centre developer and operator DayOne Data Centers and Tenaga Nasional Berhad's (TNB) power generation subsidiary are exploring up to 1.5 GW of dedicated on-site power generation for DayOne's planned data centre development in Selangor. The companies formalised the collaboration through an MoU signed on 7 August, with TNB Power Generation (TNB GenCo) and DayOne assessing a dedicated generation solution that could be integrated with battery energy storage. 

Vodafone Spain gifts up to 3 streaming platforms in 'back to school' promo
SPAIN 06:43

Vodafone Spain gifts up to 3 streaming platforms in 'back to school' promo

Vodafone Spain has launched a back-to-school campaign that bundles up to three free streaming platforms with its convergent fibre and mobile packages. The offer applies to new customers who sign up for a plan including 600 Mbps fibre broadband, mobile data and Vodafone TV (with more than 100 channels). Rather than applying short-term price discounts, Vodafone said it will be gifting flexible entertainment subscriptions that adapt to each user's profile.

SK Telecom uses AI to automate telecom infrastructure inspections
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:25

SK Telecom uses AI to automate telecom infrastructure inspections

SK Telecom (SKT) has commercialised an AI-based solution that uses video captured by company vehicles to automate safety inspections of telecom infrastructure, detecting 11 types of abnormalities including defective construction sites and damaged facilities, according to Maeil Business, citing company sources. The solution, called Topda, analyses footage from AI cameras installed in business vehicles as they travel around the network, turning video already collected during routine operations such as fault r

SoftBank and Line Yahoo! launch online smartphone trade-in service
JAPAN 05:53

SoftBank and Line Yahoo! launch online smartphone trade-in service

SoftBank and Line Yahoo! have launched an online smartphone trade-in service in Japan that is available to customers regardless of their mobile operator. Yahoo! Smartphone Purchase, launched on 2 September, allows customers to check the estimated value of a device, apply to sell it and receive payment online. Devices are sent using a dedicated shipping kit provided to customers.

NTT Docomo spins out AI venture targeting rebate management
JAPAN 05:50

NTT Docomo spins out AI venture targeting rebate management

NTT Docomo has spun out a new company to develop an AI-based application for automating the reconciliation of rebates between manufacturers, wholesalers and other supply chain businesses. Transmute Technologies began operations on 1 September following its development through NTT Docomo's internal new business programme, docomo STARTUP. The company is headed by Takaya Tamashiro, who has worked on AI product development and new business creation at NTT Docomo. NTT Docomo and New Commerce Ventures are investo

Samsung expands hands-on demonstrations as Japanese foldable sales rise
JAPAN 05:48

Samsung expands hands-on demonstrations as Japanese foldable sales rise

Samsung Electronics Japan is expanding opportunities for consumers in Japan to try its foldable smartphones in person, as it looks to convert growing interest in the form factor into sales. The company said at an event marking the domestic launch of its Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 that the number of opportunities for consumers to experience its products in person has increased 2.6-fold compared with the previous generation.

NEC develops AI to automate vulnerability assessment and virtual patching
JAPAN 05:45

NEC develops AI to automate vulnerability assessment and virtual patching

NEC has developed an AI-based security technology that can analyse previously undisclosed software vulnerabilities, assess their potential impact and generate virtual patches, with the company planning to introduce it into its vulnerability management services from the end of September. The technology, called cotomi Security for Industry, is designed to address the additional workload created as AI systems become increasingly capable of identifying software vulnerabilities. NEC said its system can classify

Telstra outage exposed years of weaknesses in network timing, audit finds
AUSTRALIA 05:43

Telstra outage exposed years of weaknesses in network timing, audit finds

An external investigation into Telstra's 8 July nationwide outage has identified weaknesses in network architecture, ownership, technical expertise and operational processes dating back several years, after an incorrect date from a Melbourne timing server propagated through the operator's mobile core.

A1 launches Smart Kids tariff plan and smartwatch bundle for children
BULGARIA 05:40

A1 launches Smart Kids tariff plan and smartwatch bundle for children

A1 Bulgaria has launched a new Smart Kids tariff plan and smartwatch bundle for children aged 5 to 12. The offer is available from 1 September through A1's website and retail stores. The Smart Kids plan includes 500 minutes for national voice calls and while roaming in the EU/EEA. It also comes with 5,000 MB for data traffic in Bulgaria and 13,500 MB for traffic in the EU/EEA.

SoftBank completes Japan HAPS communications trial
JAPAN 05:39

SoftBank completes Japan HAPS communications trial

SoftBank and US-based Sceye have completed a trial of high-altitude platform station (HAPS) communications in Japan, testing connectivity between smartphones on the ground, drones and a HAPS operating in the stratosphere. Sceye's HAPS travelled more than 15,000km from New Mexico across the Pacific Ocean over approximately 13 days before reaching Japanese airspace on 23 August. It then operated over an area off Cape Muroto in Kochi Prefecture, remaining within a radius of as little as 5km of the target area

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:36

SKT and LG Uplus deploy AI and temporary capacity for Seoul fireworks festival

SK Telecom (SKT) and LG Uplus are deploying additional network capacity and AI-based network management systems ahead of Seoul's World Fireworks Festival, as the operators prepare for a sharp increase in mobile traffic around the Yeouido and Ichon Han River parks. The festival runs from 4-5 September, with the main event taking place on 5 September from 1pm to 11pm. LG Uplus expects around one million people to visit the area during the festival, while SKT is forecasting its network requirements using traff

JAPAN 05:33

KDDI renews mobility trial on Hakatajima Island

KDDI Smart Mobility has renewed a trial service combining public ride-sharing and goods delivery on Hakatajima Island in Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, with the updated service beginning on 1 September. The initiative, operated by the Hakatajima Mobility Consortium led by KDDI Smart Mobility, combines a shared transport service with a local delivery service. KDDI said the model is intended to support transport and delivery needs in an area where there is a bus service but no taxi operator.

JAPAN 05:31

Telecom Square expands 5G for business Wi-Fi service to 83 countries

Japanese service provider Telecom Square expanded 5G coverage for its corporate Wi-Fi rental service Wi-Ho!Biz from 15 to 83 countries and regions from 1 September. The company added 68 countries and regions, including destinations in the Middle East, Africa and South America. The service is designed for companies to keep Wi-Fi routers at their offices and allocate them to employees travelling overseas, removing the need to arrange a new rental and collect or return equipment for each trip.

INDIA 05:30

Quortex powers Odisha Television Network's transition to IP-based broadcast infrastructure

Quortex, the video technology company spun out of Synamedia by Lumine Group, has announced that Odisha Television Network (OTV), a regional broadcaster in eastern India, has selected its video processing software to replace existing hardware infrastructure. Under the terms of the deal, Quortex will manage OTV's on-premises network as the broadcaster transitions to an IP-based infrastructure.

SINGAPORE 05:29

NetIX adds Singapore Internet Exchange to global peering platform

NetIX has added Singapore Internet Exchange (SGIX) to its Global Internet Exchange (GIX) service, giving GIX members access to SGIX through the NetIX platform or via remote peering. The integration uses a new 100G connection and allows NetIX customers to connect to networks participating in SGIX without establishing separate connections to the exchange. NetIX said its GIX service provides access to more than 50 internet exchanges through a single connection, port and contract.

NEW ZEALAND 05:26

Digital Island partners RingCentral to bring agentic voice AI to New Zealand

New Zealand cloud communications provider Digital Island has partnered with RingCentral to provide its agentic voice AI, unified communications, contact centre and customer engagement solutions to businesses in the country. Under the partnership, Digital Island will design, sell, implement and support RingCentral's solutions in the New Zealand market. The companies said Digital Island is RingCentral's first partner in the country.

ROMANIA 05:19

Kontron wins railway telecoms contract in Romania

Kontron has announced that its subsidiary Kontron Transportation has secured new contracts to supply railway communication network services in Romania along the Orient/East-Med Corridor. In partnership with Hitachi Rail Romania, Kontron will deliver a complete railway communication system designed for line safety and operational reliability.

MALAYSIA 05:09

CelcomDigi to offer work-based learning for HELP University students

CelcomDigi and Help University have agreed to jointly develop Malaysia's digital workforce through work-based learning, industry mentorship, and practical training. Under this collaboration, students will gain direct access to real business projects within the telecoms and technology sectors, supported by mentorship from CelcomDigi professionals.

THAILAND 04:57

True completes merger of four subsidiaries

Thai operator True has announced that True Move H, Asia Wireless Communication, BFKT (Thailand), and TeleAssets, four subsidiaries in which True holds a 99.99 percent stake, have registered their amalgamation with the Department of Business Development at the Ministry of Commerce. Following this registration, these four entities ceased to exist as independent juristic persons. True also reports that True Move H remains as the surviving legal entity, absorbing all assets, liabilities, rights, and obligations

MALAYSIA 04:47

Unifi TV offers free access to HBO, Cinemax during Hari Kebangsaan, Hari Malaysia celebrations

In conjunction with the 2026 Hari Kebangsaan and Hari Malaysia celebrations (HKHM), and as part of Telekom Malaysia's 80th anniversary, the operator's Unifi TV unit will provide free access to its full line-up of 73 channels, including HBO and Cinemax, until 30 September. The offer is available to all Malaysians, including non-Unifi customers.

UNITED STATES 1 SEP

Telesat, Cailabs partner on optical connectivity for govt customers

Telesat Government Solutions and Cailabs US have signed a new agreement to cooperate on secure optical connectivity for government customers. The partnership will focus on the integration of resilient, secure and high-capacity optical space-to-ground connectivity for US government and Allied missions. 

MALAYSIA 1 SEP

U Mobile launches 2Gbps 5G home broadband service for MYR 98 per month

Malaysian operator U Mobile has launched a 5G home broadband service dubbed Ultra Home 5G Pro. Subscribers will have access to speeds of up to 2 Gbps for a starting price of MYR 98 per month. The service uses 8x8 MIMO 5G-Advanced technology, AI-powered gaming traffic optimisation and a Wi-Fi 7 5G-A router.

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