BW Digital, a subsidiary of the global energy and maritime conglomerate, BW Group, has partnered with PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin), a provider of top-tier international carrier services, to collaborate on the Hawaiki Nui 1 submarine cable system.
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Telecoms Regulator in Cambodia Takes Firm Stand Against Unregistered SIM Cards
The telecommunications authority in Cambodia has reportedly cautioned SIM card vendors and mobile operators against the activation of unregistered SIM cards, threatening legal action if they fail to comply.
CelcomDigi Ahead of Schedule in Nationwide Network Modernization
Malaysian telecommunications company, CelcomDigi, has announced that it is almost halfway through the process of integrating and modernizing its mobile network nationwide. This progress is ahead of schedule according to its post-merger transformation plan.
Starlink Set to Illuminate Indonesia with High-Speed Internet
SpaceX's satellite network, Starlink, is set to launch its high-speed internet services in Indonesia within the next two weeks. This announcement was made by Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, during the ‘Jakarta Future Forum: Blue Horizons, Green Growth.’
BBIX, PLDT and Smart to Boost Data Roaming in the Philippines
BBIX, Inc. has partnered with PLDT Enterprise and Smart Communications Inc. to launch the Roaming Peering eXchange (RPX) service in the Philippines, aiming to enhance the data roaming services in the country.
Q1 Smartphone Shipments Reach 300.4 Million, 11.6% Growth
According to the latest Omdia smartphone preliminary shipment survey, 300.4 million units of smartphones were shipped in the first quarter of the year. This marks an 11.6% increase from the previous quarter and represents the second consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth.
Chips Industry at Risk of Obsolescence
The dawn of next-generation chips marks a pinnacle in semiconductor technology, embodying strides in design, materials, manufacturing processes, performance, and packaging. This heralds a new era of innovation, promising enhanced capabilities and efficiency in semiconductor devices.
Microsoft Invests in Malaysia’s Cloud and AI Transformation
Malaysia is set to receive a USD 2.2 billion investment from Microsoft over the next four years to advance the country’s digital transformation.
AWS Commits SGD 12 Billion Investment in Singapore's Cloud Infrastructure
During the 10th AWS ASEAN Summit in Singapore, Amazon Web Services (AWS) revealed plans to inject an extra SGD 12 billion into its cloud infrastructure in Singapore from 2024 to 2028. This move will double its current investment to over SGD 23 billion by 2028. This investment aims to meet the growing demand for cloud technology and services in the country.
Mauritius Telecom Expands Asia Connectivity
Mauritius Telecom is currently in discussions with operators such as Reliance Jio and Orange to construct a new undersea cable that will connect Africa, the Indian Ocean islands, and Asia. This initiative aims to prevent network disruptions similar to the outage experienced last month.