AI & Cloud Asia Pacific Devices Operators November 22, 2024 LG Uplus, Samsung combine on AI-powered phone LG Uplus is partnering with Samsung Electronics to develop an advanced AI digital assistant for a new smartphone expected to be launched in South Korea early next year, The Korea Economic Daily reported. By Joseph Waring
Asia Pacific Operators November 21, 2024 LG Uplus names new chief LG Uplus appointed Hong Bum-shik, head of corporate strategy at LG Group’s holding unit, as CEO, replacing Hwang Hyeon-sik, who held the position since 2021. By Joseph Waring
5G+ Asia Pacific Digital Industries Operators Singtel November 21, 2024 Singapore port picks Singtel, Ericsson for 5G upgrade Singtel named Ericsson as its partner to deploy advanced connectivity at Tuas Port in Singapore, with plans to activate a 5G network slice to run mission-critical applications and create private networks tailored to the port’s security needs. By Joseph Waring
Asia Pacific Operators November 20, 2024 U Mobile backs GSMA initiative with open API platform launch Malaysia-based U Mobile became the latest operator to launch an API platform based on the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, the first in the country to make the move. By Joseph Waring
5G+ Airtel Asia Pacific Operators November 20, 2024 Airtel hands Nokia network extension deal Bharti Airtel awarded a multi-year, multi-billion extension agreement to Nokia to expand 5G coverage to key areas and modernise its 4G footprint, preparing for the rollout of 5G-Advanced equipment. By Joseph Waring
Asia Pacific Operators Rakuten November 19, 2024 Rakuten eyes stable growth as coverage widens Rakuten Mobile co-CEO Sharad Sriwastawa expressed confidence its improved network performance was helping drive steady subscriber growth, with the operator apparently on track to being EBITDA positive in December. By Joseph Waring
Apple Asia Pacific Devices November 19, 2024 Apple sweetens Indonesia investment offer Apple upped its efforts to start iPhone 16 sales in Indonesia, offering to invest $100 million in local production over two years, a tenfold increase from a previous offer, Bloomberg reported. By Joseph Waring
