China sets 2030 target for next-generation internet infrastructure

India and China are home to 2.9 billion people – and together they bought just 13 million PCs in Q1

PLUS: Indian telco ponders broadband satellites; Samsung goes all-in on OpenAI; Vietnam centrally plans ten tech giants; and more!

Will Amazon, Taiwan Semiconductor, SpaceX, or Broadcom Be the Next $3 Trillion Company?

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General : MCMC To Ensure Optimum 4G, 5G Coverage At RTS Link Stations Before 2027 Operations - Fahmi

JOHOR BAHRU, July 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been asked to ensure 4G and 5G network coverage at the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link stations is at an optimum level before the service begins operations on Jan 1, 2027.

World’s fastest supercomputer 2026: China’s LineShine overtakes US system in TOP500 ranking

World’s fastest supercomputer 2026: China’s LineShine overtakes US system in TOP500 ranking

Apple to fight $500mn patent bill at UK Supreme Court

Battle over licensing of mobile connection protocols could shape global rates for other technologies

Govt, industry brainstorms on ways to achieve $150 billion exports target for electronics

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal emphasised that India’s policy must provide the predictability and stability essential for the growth of global electronics value chains

Kawasan utara, selatan KL perlu rangkaian sistem rel

PETALING JAYA: Kerajaan disaran memperluas rangkaian sistem rel ke utara dan selatan Kuala Lumpur dengan memberi keutamaan kepada kawasan yang masih ku­rang mendapat liputan pengangkutan awam berasaskan rel. Pengerusi Malaysian Land Public Transport Forum (MLPTF), Cheong Sze Hoong berkata, antara kawasan yang masih memerlukan penambahbaikan sistem rel ialah Selayang dan Batu Caves di utara Kuala ... Read more The post Kawasan utara, selatan KL perlu rangkaian sistem rel appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

World’s Most Expensive Fixed Internet in 2026

The world’s most expensive fixed broadband internet markets in 2026 are largely concentrated in island territories and smaller economies, according to global pricing data measuring average monthly subscription costs in U.S. dollars through June 2026.

ATM 2026 to showcase Dubai’s resilience, global connectivity and future tourism growth

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 has reinforced Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most resilient and best-prepared destinations for global travel and tourism, as the industry continues to navigate the evolving market conditions. Taking place from 14-17 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), ATM 2026 will bring together the international travel community [] The post ATM 2026 to showcase Dubai’s resilience, global connectivity and future tourism growth appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Opinion: What Modi's Jakarta Visit Means For The Small Seller And The Small Buyer

India's digital public infrastructure, anchored in Aadhaar for identity, UPI for payments, and more recently the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) for digital transactions, has become one of...

Iran emerges as critical transit link between Iraq, Afghanistan, South Asia

TEHRAN- Recent developments in Iran's transport and logistics sector have underscored the country's growing importance as a regional transit hub connecting the West Asia with Central and South Asia.

Fahmi: Multi‑operator tower to improve internet coverage in Sungai Balang Darat by Q3

MUAR, June 28 — Internet connectivity disruptions in Kampung Sungai Balang Darat and surrounding areas here are ex...

(LEAD) OECD warns of rising shock exposure from S. Korea's dependence on chip exports

SEJONG, July 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's growing dependence on semiconductor exp...

China-Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran route sees strong freight growth in 2025

China-Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran route sees strong freight growth in 2025

CIB, Telus partner on major network expansion project in B.C.

The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Telus have partnered up to expand high-speed internet service across B.C. Essentially, the CIB will loan Telus 49.3 million to provide internet access to both rural and Indigenous communities. The CIB notes that this offering was developed under both the Connecting Communities BC program and the Universal Broadband Fund. []

Korea’s policy chief warns chip windfall could inflate housing

A semiconductor boom is a fine problem for a country to have, until you start asking where the money goes. That is roughly the question South Korea’s top economic policymaker put to the public this week. Kim Yong-beom, who heads policy planning in the presidential office, warned that the windfall from the AI-driven chip surge [] This story continues at The Next Web

SpaceX wants to launch 100,000 more Starlink satellites - for 100x the bandwidth

It could mean faster internet for rural customers, but not everyone is happy.

Elon Musk’ Starlink could soon offer mobile services as a US carrier

SpaceX may be preparing its boldest Starlink expansion yet. Instead of just supporting mobile carriers, it could soon become one, and that could shake up the entire wireless industry.

AST SpaceMobile: My Bet On The New Telecommunications Order

AST SpaceMobile: My Bet On The New Telecommunications Order

Five not-so-easy pieces

The future of global manufacturing, critical minerals, advanced technology supply chains, maritime trade and the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific will shape the international system for decades.

Aussie start-up’s value soars to $16b as scrutiny intensifies

The value of the fintech that moves more than 1 billion a day is soaring. Regulators on two continents are asking hard questions about it.

China Focus: 2026 Summer Davos

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – China Focus: 2026 Summer Davos highlights innovation, sustainability, cooperation

SpaceX plans to launch Starlink mobile service, challenging Verizon and AT&T

SpaceX Starlink mobile service US telecom, direct-to-consumer phone plans, wireless network, Verizon ATT T-Mobile competition, satellite internet expansion.

12306 moves beyond tickets as OTA traffic comes under pressure

The railway platform already controls China’s largest travel user base, giving it a natural advantage if it expands further into hotels and tourism.

India's electronics ambitions entering a new phase

India's electronics ambitions entering a new phase

GSMA Ltd. CEO Hoffman on Mobile Technology

John Hoffman, the CEO of GSMA, says China is well positioned to shape the next era of communications, particularly in the field of agentic AI. He speaks on the sidelines of Mobile World Congress in Shanghai. (Source: Bloomberg)

Deglobalization calls for shift toward financial cooperation in East Asia: experts

Deglobalization calls for shift toward financial cooperation in East Asia: experts

China’s telecoms giants bet on ‘air-space-ground-sea’ networks for future AI needs

China’s telecoms giants are pushing for “air-space-ground-sea” networks amid Beijing’s push to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure, as SpaceX’s market debut has ignited the industry’s focus beyond the Earth. At the opening of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai on Wednesday, telecommunications executives framed the next phase of infrastructure as one that needs to encompass both the skies and oceans to meet skyrocketing demand for AI computing. Wang Tao, rotating chairman of...

Call for Paki-China knowledge corridor to strengthen shared future

Call for Paki-China knowledge corridor to strengthen shared future

Trip.com Says China’s Regulatory Crackdown Is Starting to Show Up in Its Numbers

China's regulatory push is no longer just a compliance issue for Trip.com Group. It's now influencing how the company operates, and its near-term financial outlook.

Crisis in the Middle East will not change mood for North-South Corridor start

The North-South Corridor is designed to connect the north of Eurasia with major logistics hubs on the coast of the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, Maria Zakharova said

AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) Hits Rare Inflection Point As Satellites Launch And FCC Clears Commercial Service

AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) has spent years as a compelling story without the operational track record to match, but 2026 is shaping up to be the year that changes. The company’s core proposition is straightforward but ambitious: beam broadband connectivity directly to ordinary, unmodified smartphones from satellites in orbit. That vision cleared its most significant [] The post AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) Hits Rare Inflection Point As Satellites Launch And FCC Clears Commercial Service appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Report: China on track to surpass 1.7 billion 5G devices by 2030

Report: China on track to surpass 1.7 billion 5G devices by 2030