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The situation with Malaysian 5G wholesale operator, Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB), changed recently when four telco investors agreed to take slightly larger stakes in the company until August.

The GTI Summit-Shanghai 2024, themed "5G-A×AI," was held at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai, and offered a dynamic platform for industry leaders and professionals to engage in face-to-face networking, gain insights into the latest industry developments, and discuss the future of integrating 5G-A and AI.

Southeast Asia’s digital economy is set to reach USD 363 billion in 2025. As the world becomes increasingly dependent on digitalization, it is inevitable for governments and businesses to protect and secure its assets and provide real economic value to the global market.

Singtel, a top communications technology group in Asia, and Hitachi Digital, representing Hitachi's wide range of digital transformation services and technology capabilities, have announced a new partnership.

India's Department of Telecommunication (DoT) concluded its second 5G spectrum auction with disappointing outcomes, selling 141.4 MHz of spectrum for USD 1.35 billion, marking the third-lowest auction result since 2010, following the lowest proceeds collected in 2013 and the second lowest a year earlier.

The Australian and New Zealand Governments have converged their individual expertise and resources and are set to build the Tonga Hawaiki Branch System; a new international undersea telecommunications cable to Tonga. This cable will serve as a backup for Tonga's undersea network, minimizing the possibility of service interruptions and improving the dependability of international telecom services.

Distinguished guests, including the CEO of GSMA Ltd., John Hoffman, and the Head of Greater China at the GSMA, Sihan Bo Chen, were present at the pre-MWC Shanghai press conference held on June, 23.

Indian telecommunications company, Vodafone Idea, has reportedly met the minimum requirements needed to roll out its 5G network, as specified in its spectrum licenses. However, the exact timeline indicating when the service will be fully launched is still uncertain.

ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, is set to present a range of state-of-the-art innovative solutions at MWC Shanghai 2024.

The smart electricity metering market in the Asia Pacific is approaching a significant milestone, with nearly 1 billion smart meter devices expected to be installed.