Asia Telecoms & IT
COMMENT: Chinese threat to submarine cables emerges in Indo-Pacific
Taiwan's coast guard detained the Hong Tai 168, a Chinese-owned freighter, on suspicion of severing an undersea communications cable off its western coast. The incident is suspected to be part of China's "grey zone" tactics.
Hacker targets Indonesian banks with ransomware threats
Bjorka, the hacker who previously made headlines in Indonesia during 2022 and 2023, has resurfaced, now using an X account to warn that several major Indonesian private and state-owned banks are potential targets of ransomware attacks
DeepSeek: The Chinese AI start-up worrying governments around the world
What is DeepSeek afraid of in being asked questions about Taiwan and Tiananmen Square?
Xi Jinping, Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra discuss online scams, strengthen ties amid global uncertainty
China's President Xi Jinping welcomed Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to Beijing on February 6, marking a significant moment in the 50th anniversary of China-Thailand diplomatic relations.
China investigates Google for anti-monopoly violations as US trade tensions escalate
China has launched an investigation into Google for suspected violations of its Anti-Monopoly Law, escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington.
Is India set to take on China's DeepSeek?
India to host open-source AI model as artificial intelligence sector heats up.
Nepal to criminalise anonymous social media activity
Nepal's government has introduced a bill seeking to impose strict regulations on social media platforms, including fines and prison sentences for violations.
US President Trump says Microsoft in new talks to acquire TikTok
President Donald Trump said on January 28 that Microsoft is in discussions to acquire TikTok
Sanctions have created opportunities for Chinese tech companies in Russia
Chinese IT companies are rapidly expanding their footprint in Russia, capitalising on new opportunities created by the ongoing war and extreme Western sanctions that have banned tech exports to Russia.
China’s satellite internet provider Spacesail sets up in Kazakhstan
"Mega-constellation" company emerging as potential rival to Elon Musk's Starlink.
Powerful earthquakes hit Taiwan, TSMC evacuates employees
The world’s largest contract chipmaker was forced to evacuate employees from multiple facilities after a series of strong earthquakes hit central and southern Taiwan.
Seoul-listed DoubleU acquires 60% stake in Turkey’s Paxie Games for $27mn
Seoul-listed DoubleU acquires 60% stake in Turkey’s Paxie Games for $27mn. Some 844 active gaming studios recorded in Turkey by end of 2024.
Microsoft to invest $3bn in India
Microsoft plans to invest $3bn in India over two years to expand cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and bolster its workforce's skills, company Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella announced on January 7
Starlink satellite internet has more than 30,000 users in Iran
Iran now has more than 30,000 SpaceX Starlink satellite internet subscribers amid ongoing internet restrictions, though officials warn the service is undermining the country's telecommunications economy.
Russia sells stakes in Kazakhstan uranium JVs to China
Move kicks off debate on whether move illustrates a loss of Kremlin influence in Central Asia.