Berec launches consultation on 5G network slicing guidance
EUROPE 06:54

Berec launches consultation on 5G network slicing guidance

EU telecoms regulator Berec has opened a public consultation on draft additional guidance for 5G network slicing that seeks to clarify how the technology fits within the EU's Open Internet Regulation. The proposed guidance, issued as an annex to existing net neutrality rules, aims to provide greater regulatory certainty for operators and stakeholders while maintaining that the current framework remains fit for purpose.

Naver and Nvidia agree partnership for large-scale AI infrastructure projects
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:13

Naver and Nvidia agree partnership for large-scale AI infrastructure projects

South Korean internet giant Naver has entered into a partnership with Nvidia to develop large-scale AI infrastructure projects, including plans for gigawatt-scale AI data centre capacity targeting markets across Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. The companies said the agreement extends beyond technology cooperation to include collaboration across project development, customer acquisition and capital investment, with Naver participating as a strategic partner sharing both project risks and returns.

LG Uplus targets KRW 5 trillion in AI data centre orders by 2030
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:11

LG Uplus targets KRW 5 trillion in AI data centre orders by 2030

LG Uplus has outlined a strategy to expand its AI data centre (AIDC) business, targeting cumulative orders worth KRW 5 trillion by 2030 and annual revenue growth of 15 percent to 20 percent. The operator unveiled its plans at the construction site of its AI data centre in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, where it is building what it describes as a 200 MW hyperscale facility. LG Uplus said the site is intended to support growing demand for AI infrastructure, particularly as AI workloads increasingly shift from train

KT expands zero trust security framework across enterprise systems
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:07

KT expands zero trust security framework across enterprise systems

Korea Telecom (KT) is expanding its zero trust security framework across company-wide systems as it seeks to strengthen preventive and proactive cybersecurity measures in response to increasingly sophisticated threats. The operator said it is enhancing its zero trust strategy, which is based on the principle of continuously verifying users and devices rather than relying on traditional perimeter-based security models.

SK Telecom opens applications for 10,000 premium mobile numbers
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:06

SK Telecom opens applications for 10,000 premium mobile numbers

SK Telecom (SKT) has launched its 2026 premium mobile number allocation programme, offering 10,000 so-called "gold numbers" through a random draw process. Gold numbers are mobile numbers featuring memorable patterns, repeated digits or combinations with particular meanings, such as repeated sequences or numbers that are considered easy to remember. The operator said applicants can choose from nine categories of premium numbers and submit applications for up to three numbers each.

Korea highlights AI deployments across heritage, chips, automotive and banking
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:04

Korea highlights AI deployments across heritage, chips, automotive and banking

South Korea's ministry of science and ICT has highlighted a new set of deployment examples for domestically developed AI models, including applications spanning cultural heritage services, AI semiconductor infrastructure, automotive AI and banking operations. The latest update forms part of the ministry's ongoing series showcasing practical deployments of Korean-developed AI models across industry and public sector environments.

KISA to brief fixed-line and VoIP operators on strengthened anti-spam obligations
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:03

KISA to brief fixed-line and VoIP operators on strengthened anti-spam obligations

The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) will hold a briefing for fixed-line and Voice over IP (VoIP) operators on 11 June in Seoul to strengthen industry capabilities in tackling illegal spam communications. The event follows amendments to the Information and Communications Network Act announced in March, which strengthened obligations on telecommunications and information service providers to implement measures to prevent illegal spam. KISA said the briefing is intended to improve operators' understand

Digital Edge acquires powered Ansan site for 60MW South Korea data centre
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:01

Digital Edge acquires powered Ansan site for 60MW South Korea data centre

Singapore-based pan-Asian data centre developer and operator Digital Edge has acquired a fully powered site in Ansan, South Korea, where it plans to develop a 60 MW hyperscale data centre aimed at supporting AI and cloud computing workloads. The facility, known as SEL5, will be supported by a 90MVA power agreement that the company said was secured early in the project's development. Digital Edge stated that the agreement addresses power availability challenges in South Korea's supply-constrained data centre

Nvidia and SK Hynix sign multiyear partnership for next-gen AI memory
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:59

Nvidia and SK Hynix sign multiyear partnership for next-gen AI memory

Nvidia and SK Hynix have announced a multiyear technology partnership to develop next-generation memory technologies for AI infrastructure and expand collaboration on semiconductor design and manufacturing. The agreement is intended to align SK Hynix's memory development and supply plans with NVIDIA's AI infrastructure roadmap as demand for AI computing systems continues to grow. 

T-Mobile US opens global technology centre in India - report
INDIA 05:51

T-Mobile US opens global technology centre in India - report

T-Mobile US has opened a global technology centre in Hyderabad, India. This is T-Mobile's first-ever Global Technology Centre (GTC) outside the US, The Hindu Business Line reports. The 250,000 square feet facility will focus on engineering, AI, DevOps, and cybersecurity, and is expected to have up to 1,000 employees by 2027.

SKT plans AI cloud deployment with Nvidia, targeting first facility in 2027
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:51

SKT plans AI cloud deployment with Nvidia, targeting first facility in 2027

SK Telecom (SKT) and Nvidia have announced plans to develop a large-scale AI cloud platform in South Korea, with the first AI facility scheduled to become operational in 2027. The project will use Nvidia's DSX AI infrastructure architecture and is intended to support AI training, inference and agentic AI workloads for enterprises and industries in South Korea. The platform will support sovereign AI, enterprise AI and physical AI applications, with potential expansion into other Asian markets.

Singtel and DISG partner on multi-year AI transformation programme
SINGAPORE 05:49

Singtel and DISG partner on multi-year AI transformation programme

Singtel Group has announced a strategic partnership with Digital Industry Singapore (DISG) to support a multi-year AI transformation programme across its businesses, focusing on AI-enabled operations, digital infrastructure, customer platforms and workforce development. Under the first phase of the initiative, Singtel Singapore will receive support from DISG to strengthen its AI capabilities, including talent development and recruitment, governance and technology frameworks, and enterprise advisory and impl

GLOBAL 05:47

Megaport launches beta MCP Server for AI-driven network management

Australian-based global network-as-a-service (NaaS) provider Megaport has launched an open beta version of its Megaport MCP Server, a platform designed to enable large language models (LLMs) and AI agents to access and query network infrastructure using natural language. The company said the MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server acts as an intermediary layer between AI models and the Megaport API, allowing AI tools to interact with network infrastructure without requiring customers to build custom integration

MYANMAR 05:45

Japanese unions urge KDDI to outline Myanmar exit roadmap

Trade union organisations in Japan and South Korea have called for divestment from companies they say provide financial support to Myanmar's military regime, including telecommunications operator KDDI. The action forms part of a global campaign led by Public Services International (PSI) following the International Labour Organization's (ILO) decision in June 2025 to invoke Article 33 of its Constitution in response to what it described as persistent violations of labour rights in Myanmar.

JAPAN 05:43

NTT Data begins AI agent trial to support supply chain knowledge transfers

NTT Data has begun a proof-of-concept project aimed at capturing and transferring supply chain management (SCM) expertise in the manufacturing sector through the use of AI agents. The project, launched in May 2026 with management consultancy Fortience Consulting, is based on the SECI knowledge creation model developed by academics Ikujiro Nonaka and Hirotaka Takeuchi. The initiative seeks to formalise the decision-making processes of experienced SCM professionals and make that knowledge available to less ex

JAPAN 05:41

KDDI offers free first month on povo subscriptions

KDDI, Okinawa Cellular and KDDI Digital Life have launched a promotional campaign for the povo 2.0 mobile service that effectively waives the first month's fee for selected subscription-based data plans through an au PAY rebate. The campaign, which began on 8 June, is available to new povo 2.0 customers and users switching from other mobile operators, excluding migrations from au, UQ mobile and povo 1.0.

ASIA 05:39

LG CNS launches agentic AI platform for enterprise system development

LG CNS has launched an agentic AI-based software development platform designed to automate the full lifecycle of large-scale enterprise IT projects, from requirements analysis and system design to coding, testing and quality assurance. The platform, called DevOn Agentic AI Native Development (AIND), is aimed at enterprise environments such as finance, manufacturing and the public sector, where development projects must comply with established standards, security requirements and legacy system architectures.

MALAYSIA 05:37

DayOne raises USD 4.5bln and expands renewable energy in Malaysia

Singapore-headquartered digital infrastructure provider DayOne Data Centers has completed a USD 4.5 billion Series C equity financing round as it seeks to accelerate expansion across Asia-Pacific and Europe. The funding round was led by existing investors Coatue and Hillhouse, with participation from new investors including the Indonesia Investment Authority and Achi Capital Partners. The proceeds will support growth in markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, Finland an

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:35

SK Telecom expands retail and membership promotions

SK Telecom (SKT) has launched a series of customer engagement and membership initiatives centred on its retail network, including smartphone purchase promotions, a Pokemon-themed campaign and benefits tailored for university students. The operator said customers purchasing selected Samsung Galaxy devices through T World stores or its online T Direct Shop between 8 and 30 June will be eligible for prize draws offering dining vouchers worth KRW100,000. The promotion covers the Galaxy S26 series, Galaxy Z Fold

CYPRUS 05:25

GCC and Intersec power Cyprus' new national Public Warning System

Cyprus Civil Defence has officially launched the new national Public Warning System (PWS), called CY-Alert, powered by a technology partnership between local integrator GCC Computers and telecom metadata company Intersec. The modern population-alerting framework became fully operational on 2 June.

INDONESIA 05:15

Indosat launches SheHacks 2026 to offer AI training to 27,000 women entrepreneurs

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) has launched the 2026 iteration of its SheHacks programme, an initiative aimed at expanding digital access, mentorship, and business growth opportunities for women entrepreneurs across Indonesia. IOH says this initiative addresses a significant demographic in the local economy, as data from Indonesia's Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection indicates that women own or manage 64.5 percent of the country's MSMEs. IOH claims that, over its 6-year history, SheHacks ha

PAKISTAN 05:01

Telenor mulls Easypaisa stake sale to exit Pakistan - report

Telenor has hired Citigroup to explore the potential sale of its 55 percent controlling stake in Pakistani digital retail bank Easypaisa, Bloomberg reports, citing people familiar with the matter. This divestment would complete Telenor's exit from Pakistan, following its previous USD 385 million sale of telecom infrastructure to PTCL.

NETHERLANDS 05:00

Revolut launches Dutch MVNO on KPN 5G network

Digital bank Revolut announced it has started rolling out Revolut Mobile to its banking customers in the Netherlands on KPN's 5G network, with the company claiming maximum download speeds of 300 Mbps. The service is offered via the Revolut app and is delivered in partnership with global MVNE provider 1GLOBAL. It will be available to all its more than 1.5 million Dutch customers by the summer.

MALAYSIA 04:48

Unifi TV to broadcast 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Malaysia

Unifi TV has secured the broadcasting rights for all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Malaysia. The event will take place from 11 June to 19 July. Telekom Malaysia reports it will broadcast the matches in HD format across three dedicated channels.

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