Mega offers free NFC stickers to customers
KYRGYZSTAN 10:07

Mega offers free NFC stickers to customers

Kyrgyzstan operator Mega has introduced a promotion of NFC payments using its application MegaPay. Until the end of this year, customers with smartphones not supporting NFC are offered free NFC stickers. The operator also offers NFC bracelets and rings for half price.

Measat, Mudah Healthtech to expand Sihat Xpress telehealth service to 1 million users
MALAYSIA 08:47

Measat, Mudah Healthtech to expand Sihat Xpress telehealth service to 1 million users

Malaysian satellite operator Measat has teamed up with healthcare technology company Mudah Healthtech to expand the Sihat Xpress telehealth service. The partnership aims to serve up to 1 million Malaysians in remote areas, supported by the CONNECTme Now satellite broadband service and Measat's distribution network.

CelcomDigi launches short film to promote 5G network
MALAYSIA 08:25

CelcomDigi launches short film to promote 5G network

Malaysian operator CelcomDigi has launched a short film to illustrate the ultra-fast responsiveness of its 5G network. Titled 'An Epic Showcase of 5G', the film features a synchronized challenge between two of Malaysia's elite athletes: World No. 1 towerrunner Soh Wai Ching and FIM MiniGP World Champion Qabil Irfan.

Corero wins DDoS protection contracts from two APAC operators
ASIA 07:29

Corero wins DDoS protection contracts from two APAC operators

Corero Network Security has won two contracts from Tier-1 telecommunications operators in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. These operators will deploy Corero's SmartWall One platform to protect their networks.

Airtel offers free access to Adobe Express Premium for 360 million customers in India
INDIA 07:15

Airtel offers free access to Adobe Express Premium for 360 million customers in India

Indian mobile operator Bharti Airtel has announced it will provide its 360 million customers across India with free access to Adobe Express Premium. Customers can now claim a 1-year subscription (worth INR 4,000) directly through the Airtel Thanks App without the need for a credit card. The Adobe Express Premium subscription will be available to all Airtel customers, including mobile, Wi-Fi and DTH customers.

LG Uplus signs renewable energy deal to achieve carbon neutral data centres
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:49

LG Uplus signs renewable energy deal to achieve carbon neutral data centres

LG Uplus has signed a renewable energy agreement with GS Construction to achieve carbon neutrality across its office buildings, including its data centres. The agreement forms part of a strategic initiative to operate LG Uplus's energy-intensive data centres using renewable power. Under the renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA), LG Uplus will receive approximately 17 GWh of electricity annually from a solar power plant in Taean, Chungnam Province, over the next 20 years.

NTT Data takes equity stake in internal spin-out IncidentTech
JAPAN 05:47

NTT Data takes equity stake in internal spin-out IncidentTech

NTT Data has entered into a capital partnership with IncidentTech, a business created through its internal venture programme, and has made an equity investment. IncidentTech was established by NTT Data employees and develops an AI-based agent for supporting system incident response. As part of the partnership, NTT Data will support the company's growth and will deploy IncidentTech's AI agent within selected internal projects, using operational feedback to improve the service.

Korea passes bill to expand government support for chip industry
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:45

Korea passes bill to expand government support for chip industry

South Korea's National Assembly has passed a special bill to strengthen support for the domestic semiconductor industry, providing a legal framework for expanded government assistance to one of the country's key export sectors, according to Yonhap, citing government sources. Approved at a plenary session on 29 January, the legislation enables the designation of semiconductor clusters and establishes a basis for financial support.

Sky Perfect Jsat takes stake in SpeQtral to advance satellite quantum comms
JAPAN 05:44

Sky Perfect Jsat takes stake in SpeQtral to advance satellite quantum comms

Japan's Sky Perfect Jsat has entered into a strategic capital and business partnership with Singapore-based quantum communications company SpeQtral, with the aim of accelerating the commercial deployment of ultra-secure satellite communications based on quantum cryptography. Under the partnership, Sky Perfect Jsat and SpeQtral will work together to advance satellite-based quantum key distribution technologies, targeting early commercial services in the 2030s. 

KDDI partners Bango for bundled streaming services for povo2.0 prepaid users
JAPAN 05:42

KDDI partners Bango for bundled streaming services for povo2.0 prepaid users

KDDI has selected Bango's Digital Vending Machine platform to support the launch of bundled digital content offerings for subscribers to its povo2.0 prepaid mobile service. The agreement enables KDDI to offer access to a range of third-party streaming subscriptions alongside mobile services for povo2.0 users in Japan.

Rakuten Mobile verifies Intel Xeon 6 processors for 5G core
JAPAN 05:41

Rakuten Mobile verifies Intel Xeon 6 processors for 5G core

Rakuten Mobile has completed verification of Intel's Xeon 6 processor with efficiency cores for use in its 5G core network, as it prepares for commercial deployment. The testing was carried out using containerised 5G core applications running on Rakuten Symphony's Rakuten Cloud platform. The verification showed that the Xeon 6 processor sustained throughput of 30 Gbps while reducing power consumption by around 30 percent compared with a currently deployed Intel Xeon Scalable platform, according to the opera

NTT Docomo partners with Aduna to distribute network APIs globally
JAPAN 05:39

NTT Docomo partners with Aduna to distribute network APIs globally

NTT Docomo has concluded a partnership agreement with network API aggregator Aduna to make its mobile network application programming interfaces (APIs) available internationally through Aduna's platform. The agreement is intended to support the expansion of a global ecosystem for standardised network APIs. Under the arrangement, Docomo's network APIs developed for international markets will be distributed via Aduna's aggregation platform, which provides enterprises and developers with a single access point

JAPAN 05:36

J:Com announces group reorganisation and changes from April 2026

Japanese cable operator J:Com has announced a series of organisational and personnel changes that will take effect from 1 April 2026, as part of a wider restructuring of its group operations. Within its Solutions Business Division, J:Com will establish a new Public Business Headquarters by separating business-to-government sales from the existing regional solutions sales structure. 

SINGAPORE 05:31

NetLink NBN reports flat revenue and lower profit

Singapore fibre infrastructure operator NetLink NBN reported largely stable revenue for the nine months ended 31 December 2025, with a modest decline in profitability driven by higher costs and depreciation. The operator recorded revenue of SGD 313 million for the period (up 1.6% YoY), while EBITDA fell slightly by 0.6 percent to SGD 215.5 million. The increase in revenue was attributed mainly to higher non-regulated asset base revenue, reflecting stronger ancillary project activity, while regulated asset b

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:30

Upstage agrees with Kakao to take control of Daum search business

South Korean AI startup Upstage has signed a stake exchange agreement with internet giant Kakao that will see it acquire AXZ Corp., the operator of Daum, the country's second-largest search engine. The companies said their boards approved a memorandum of understanding for the transaction on 29 January. Under the agreement, Kakao will transfer its stake in AXZ to Upstage in return for an equity holding in Upstage. Financial terms were not disclosed.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:22

Rocket Lab launches Korean Earth-imaging satellite

Rocket Lab successfully launched its 81st Electron rocket and second launch in eight days to deploy a satellite for an Earth-observation constellation by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Korea's leading university dedicated to science and technology. 'Bridging The Swarm' lifted off on 30 January from Rocket Lab's private orbital launch site, Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand, to deploy the NeonSat-1A satellite to a 540 km low Earth orbit.

KYRGYZSTAN 29 JAN

Kyrgyztelecom upgrades fixed broadband network for gigabit speeds

Kyrgyzstan national operator Kyrgyztelecom announced progress with the upgrade of the fixed broadband network across the country for speeds up to 1 Gbps. The upgrade work is underway in the residential complex Zhibek-City in Bishkek, four villages in the Osh region, six villages in the Jalal-Abad region, four villages in the Chuy region, six villages in the Naryn region, two villages in the Batken region, four villages and in a residential complex in the town of Karakol in the Issyk-Kul region, as well as i

GEORGIA 29 JAN

Cellfie adds 11 base stations in December

Georgian operator Cellfie said that it launched eleven new base stations across the country in December 2025. The network was expanded in coastal areas, mountainous regions, as well as in the capital city. The operator also activated a new frequency band in Tbilisi in December. The upgrade significantly improved the quality of mobile internet, with the average internet speed up 30 percent, and network connectivity became more stable, with latency reduced by nearly 30 percent.

JAPAN 29 JAN

NEC confirms telecom restructuring with Q3 charges

NEC has confirmed a restructuring of its telecom business with its third-quarter results. The Japanese company took JPY 18 billion in charges in the quarter to wind down its conventional base station business and shift the focus to virtual RAN and software products. Parts of the business will also transfer to or work more closely with other divisions at NEC, such as those focused on national security and IT services. The new organisation is aimed at maximising synergies across the business and improving pro

PAKISTAN 29 JAN

Zong, Pak-EPA to launch tree plantation project in Islamabad

Pakistani operator Zong has partnered with the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) to launch a Tree Plantation Drive across Islamabad. The project will address environmental challenges, including climate change, air pollution, and biodiversity loss, by enhancing Islamabad's green spaces. Around 3,500 indigenous trees will be planted across designated areas of the city.

INDONESIA 29 JAN

ITSEC to bring AI cybersecurity to Infinix Note Edge 5G+ smartphones in Indonesia

Indonesian cybersecurity and cyber-AI company ITSEC Asia has signed a partnership deal with Infinix. Through this collaboration, IntelliBroń Aman, an AI-powered cybersecurity service developed by ITSEC Asia, will be available on Infinix Note Edge 5G+ smartphones in Indonesia. This is the first global deployment of IntelliBroń Aman on the Infinix Note series. The service is also planned to be introduced on the upcoming Infinix Note 60 device.

TURKMENISTAN 29 JAN

Turkmentelecom offers data backup, domain name services

Turkmenistan national operator Turkmentelecom has introduced data backup and internet domain name management services. The backup service for virtual appliances starts from TMT 0.58 per hour up to 60 GB and reaches TMT 2.89 per hour for over 201 GB.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 29 JAN

South Korea launches first national quantum masterplan

South Korea has announced its first national masterplan for quantum science and industry, setting out a long-term roadmap to develop domestic quantum capabilities across computing, communications and sensing. The ministry of science and ICT unveiled the First Comprehensive Plan for the Promotion of Quantum Science and Quantum Industry alongside a national quantum cluster strategy at an event in Seoul on 29 January. The plans are established under existing quantum legislation and will be updated on a five-ye

JAPAN 29 JAN

SoftBank deploys AI-based Massive MIMO control system at major event venues

SoftBank has begun deploying an AI-powered external control system to optimise Massive MIMO coverage at large-scale event venues in Japan, following a commercial network demonstration at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. The system, developed with Ericsson, is designed to automatically adjust base station coverage patterns in response to rapid changes in user distribution, which are common at events held in arenas, domes and theme park-style venues.

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