BDx secures 1.2 GW power deal for Indonesian data centres
INDONESIA 15:15

BDx secures 1.2 GW power deal for Indonesian data centres

BDx Data Centres reports it has secured a record 1.2 GW power capacity agreement with Indonesia's state-owned electricity provider Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) (PLN), to scale national AI and hyperscale infrastructure. The allocation covers three data centre campuses in Jakarta and West Java, including the Nvidia DGX-Ready-certified CGK4 campus, and is backed by a USD 320 million investment for sustainable, high-density compute.

VinRobotics unveils 'Make In Vietnam' humanoid robot
VIETNAM 14:51

VinRobotics unveils 'Make In Vietnam' humanoid robot

VinRobotics, a technology company under Vingroup, has showcased its VR-H3 humanoid robot platform at a series of major global technology and robotics events. The robot was introduced to international experts and the public at ICRA 2026, the outdoor robotics festival Festival der Roboter 2026 held as part of ICRA 2026, Vietnam Robot Tech Day 2026, a technology diplomacy event co-organized by VinRobotics and the Embassy of Vietnam in Austria, as well as Computex 2026 in Taipei.

Grameenphone appoints Telenor Pakistan's Hogberg as chief strategy and transformation officer
BANGLADESH 14:26

Grameenphone appoints Telenor Pakistan's Hogberg as chief strategy and transformation officer

Bangladeshi operator Grameenphone has appointed Andreas Hogberg as its chief strategy and transformation officer, effective immediately. In his new role, Hogberg will lead the company's strategic transformation agenda and oversee the execution of its 5-year strategy. In this role, he will focus on driving innovation, setting strategic priorities, and steering organizational transformation to ensure sustainable growth.

Hakusan to invest JPY 5 bln in new Japanese plant to meet AI data centre demand
JAPAN 10:38

Hakusan to invest JPY 5 bln in new Japanese plant to meet AI data centre demand

Optical connector and components supplier Hakusan, part of the Lightera Group, has unveiled plans for a new production plant in its native Japan, funded by a JPY 5 billion (USD 31.3 million) capital spend. Set to launch in April 2028, the 20,000 square metre facility will aim to meet global demand for leading-edge optical connectivity in AI data centres. It comes as hyperscale data providers strive to keep up with bandwidth and energy density requirements, often turning to optical transmission upgrades in a

NTT and Mitsubishi Materials form recycling venture for IT and telecom equipment
JAPAN 07:00

NTT and Mitsubishi Materials form recycling venture for IT and telecom equipment

NTT and Mitsubishi Materials have agreed to establish a new company, NTT Circurust, to expand the use of recycled materials and promote resource circulation through the recovery, recycling and resale of materials from used IT equipment and telecommunications infrastructure. The new company, scheduled to be established on 1 July 2026, will combine the physical flow of recycled materials with the sharing of information on their origin, allocation and environmental characteristics across the supply chain.

LG Uplus supports MVNO partnership with veterans' benefits app
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:55

LG Uplus supports MVNO partnership with veterans' benefits app

LG Uplus has facilitated a partnership between several mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and the operator of South Korea's "Everyone's Veterans Market" discount app, which provides offers and benefits for military veterans and other eligible beneficiaries. The operator said it acted as an intermediary to support the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the app operator and three MVNO providers: EyesVision, Ins Korea and Chance Mobile. LG Uplus said it is not directly participating i

NTT to support remote rugby video officiating using IOWN network
JAPAN 06:54

NTT to support remote rugby video officiating using IOWN network

NTT, NTT Docomo Business and Japan Rugby League One (JRLO) will deploy a remote television match official (TMO) system using IOWN-based networking technology during the League One 2025-26 playoff final on 7 June at Tokyo's National Stadium. The initiative will allow TMO officials responsible for video review decisions to operate remotely from Otemachi Place in central Tokyo rather than from the stadium itself. The remote operation will be enabled by connecting the venue and officiating location through NTT

Naver Cloud expands Nvidia partnership around AI infrastructure
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:45

Naver Cloud expands Nvidia partnership around AI infrastructure

Naver Cloud and Nvidia have outlined plans to deepen their collaboration across AI infrastructure, foundation models and AI services as the companies pursue what they describe as a global AI factory initiative. The announcement was made at Nvidia's Cloud Partner Summit in Taipei. According to the companies, the partnership will extend beyond AI infrastructure to include cooperation on large language models and physical AI technologies.

NTT develops explainable AI inference method for multimodal foundation models
JAPAN 06:44

NTT develops explainable AI inference method for multimodal foundation models

NTT has developed a new inference framework designed to improve the transparency and reliability of large vision-language models (LVLMs), addressing what it describes as a key limitation in current AI reasoning systems. The technology, called Rationale-Enhanced Decoding, enables multimodal AI models to generate responses that are explicitly grounded in both visual inputs and their own reasoning processes, without requiring additional model training.

Naver updates shopping app with proactive AI agent recommendations
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:37

Naver updates shopping app with proactive AI agent recommendations

South Korean internet giant Naver has updated its AI Shopping Agent to proactively initiate conversations with users, extending the role of the assistant beyond product search and recommendation. The company said the new functionality allows the AI agent to analyse shopping activity, including searches, product views, saved items and shopping cart contents, and then suggest potential next steps directly from the shopping app's home screen.

KDDI Agile Development Center deploys Claude Enterprise across workforce
JAPAN 06:35

KDDI Agile Development Center deploys Claude Enterprise across workforce

KDDI Agile Development Center (KAG), a software development subsidiary of KDDI Group, has deployed Anthropic's Claude Enterprise and Claude Code AI tools to all employees, extending their use beyond engineering teams to management, human resources, marketing and design functions. The company said the rollout follows earlier use of Claude Code by engineers and is intended to support the use of AI across business processes throughout the organisation.

Tencent Cloud and UXSoft migrate Hung Fook Tong retail systems to the cloud
HONG KONG 06:34

Tencent Cloud and UXSoft migrate Hung Fook Tong retail systems to the cloud

Tencent Cloud and retail technology provider UXSoft have completed the migration of point-of-sale (POS) systems used by Hung Fook Tong to Tencent Cloud infrastructure, covering more than 100 retail outlets in Hong Kong. The project was announced at Tencent Cloud Day Hong Kong and forms part of a broader technology modernisation programme for the herbal products retailer.

JAPAN 06:32

NTT West begins using geothermal renewable energy certificates through virtual PPA

NTT West has started using renewable energy certificates generated by a geothermal power plant in Kumamoto Prefecture under a long-term virtual power purchase agreement (PPA), with the arrangement taking effect from June 2026. The operator said the environmental value associated with approximately 7.5 million kWh of annual renewable energy generation will be applied to buildings owned by the NTT West Group in Kumamoto Prefecture. 

INDIA 06:16

AirTrunk to invest USD 21 billion in 3 GW data centre deployment in India

Australia's AirTrunk has signed a letter of intent for land allotment in India's western state ‌of Maharashtra for the deployment of a data centre. Overall investments in the project will reach USD 21.05 billion, Reuters reports, citing the Chief Minister of Maharashtra state via a post on X. According to the same source, the the data center will be located in the Raigad Penn Growth Centre, on the outskirts of the financial capital Mumbai.

INDONESIA 05:59

STT GDC secures first green loan in IDR 8.8 trillion Jakarta data centre expansion

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has announced the expansion of its Indonesia financing platform, supporting the development of the STT Jakarta data centre campus, including STT Jakarta 3. The upsized dual-currency facility of IDR 8.8 trillion (approximately USD 500 million) includes a maiden green term loan tranche, marking the company's first green financing in Indonesia.

INDONESIA 02:37

Telkomsel, TVRI launch Bola Gembira MAXStream TV platform for 2026 World Cup fans

Indonesian operator Telkomsel has teamed up with TVRI to launch the 'Bola Gembira MAXStream TV' platform for 2026 World Cup fans. This collaboration provides users with access to 104 matches, including highlights and premium content, via the MAXStream TV platform.

INDONESIA 02:25

Telkomsel celebrates 31st anniversary with mobile data promo

Indonesian operator Telkomsel is celebrating its 31st anniversary on the local market with the launch of a mobile data promotion. The operator is offering 31GB for data access at IDR 31,000 for Simpati users. Telkomsel is also offering 500 GB with a 30-day validity period for IDR 310.

PHILIPPINES 01:44

Smart launches new retail stores in Pangasinan, East Ortigas

Philippines operator Smart Communications has expanded and modernized its retail presence with the opening of new and upgraded stores in Pangasinan and East Ortigas. These refreshed locations, situated in SM Urdaneta and SM Dagupan, are designed to facilitate access to connectivity services, including digital transactions and general communication tools.

PHILIPPINES 01:28

Globe Telecom launches GFibre Prepaid service on GrabMart with 2-hour order-and-install option

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has partnered with GrabMart to introduce an 'order-and-install' distribution model for its GFibre Prepaid service. Under this collaboration, customers can purchase a prepay fibre connection via the Grab app and receive an on-site installation within two hours of the request.

UZBEKISTAN 2 JUN

Mobiuz expands 5G network in Namangan

Uzbek mobile operator Mobiuz has expanded the coverage of its 5G network in the city and region of Namangan. It has deployed 82 new base stations there, half of them in the city of Namangan. 

KAZAKHSTAN 2 JUN

Kazakhstan's Freedom Holding announces brand transformation

Kazakh company Freedom Holding has announced its transition to a unified brand. This decision is part of a long-term strategy to develop a cohesive digital ecosystem and consolidate the group's businesses under the single Freedom brand. The overhaul aims to strengthen the group's market position, increase service recognition and create a more unified service for clients and partners.

ARMENIA 2 JUN

Eleveight AI opens artificial intelligence factory in Armenia

A data centre specialising in artificial intelligence has been launched by the company Eleveight AI in Armenia, reports Arka. It is located in the municipality Gegharkunik and has been deployed using Nvidia Blackwell B300 technology. It focuses on generative training models and on providing digital services for B2G and B2B customers.

KAZAKHSTAN 2 JUN

Five foreign companies submit bids to construct KazSat-3R satellite

Five foreign companies have submitted bids for the construction of Kazakhstan's KazSat-3R satellite, reports Profit.kz. They are China Great Wall Industry Corporation, Shanghai Engineering Center for Microsatellites, Russian company Glavkosmos, Finnish company ReOrbit and Turkish Aerospace Industries. Invitations were sent out to 40 global companies in December 2025 and a contract is due to be concluded by the end of this year.

KYRGYZSTAN 2 JUN

Beeline Kyrgyzstan gets exclusive OTT broadcasting rights for FIFA World Cup 2026

Beeline Kyrgyzstan said that it has been awarded the exclusive rights for OTT broadcasting of the FIFA World Cup 2026 men's football competitions in the country. Live coverage will be available for customers of the Ukmush TV application in cooperation with the television channel Kyrgyz Sport TV.

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