In a remarkable shift, Sydney’s data centre market is on the rise, evidenced by a drop in the vacancy rate from 9% to a striking 5.2%. This shift emphasizes the city’s growing stature as a regional hub for data centres, as highlighted in a recent report by…
In a significant move to enhance online security and combat the rampant issue of digital identity theft, Malaysia’s telecommunication giants have united under the GSMA Open Gateway initiative. During the recent Digital Nation Summit in Kuala Lumpur, key…
In the retail and branding sector, data reigns supreme. It provides valuable insights that can be employed to boost personalisation and foster customer loyalty. Sportswear retailer Puma provides a case study for this, as it navigates customer relationship…
Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, has made history as the first Japanese clothing company to achieve domestic sales of 1 trillion yen. In the fiscal year ending in August, Uniqlo’s domestic sales increased by 10% to approximately 1.03 trillion…
Luxury brands Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen have fallen victim to a cyber attack, leading to the potential theft of millions of customer’s private details. The assault targeted Kering, the French corporation that owns these prestigious labels.…
Australia has achieved the World Health Organization’s (WHO) sugar guidelines that suggest keeping sugar below 10% of daily energy intake. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that the country has reduced its consumption of sugar from food and…
Global eSIM adoption is witnessing a significant surge, propelled by the rising demand for travel services, innovative enterprise solutions, and the expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT), as highlighted in GSMA Intelligence’s latest report. This…
In the midst of a digital revolution across Asia Pacific (APAC), the demand for robust and adaptable wireless infrastructure is surging. This need is especially critical in regions where traditional fiber optics are either too expensive or logistically…
Vietnam is gearing up for a pivotal moment in its telecommunications landscape, re-launching the auction of two crucial frequency bands in the 700 MHz spectrum. This re-auction follows an earlier attempt that did not meet expectations, indicating a renewed…
In a significant step towards enhancing the security and transparency of its digital landscape, Vietnam has officially launched NDAChain, its national blockchain platform. Developed by the National Data Association and overseen by the Data Innovation and…
U Mobile has officially partnered with Melaka ICT Holdings Sdn Bhd (MICTH) through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that seeks to accelerate the deployment of U Mobile’s Next Gen 5G network within the region of Malacca. This collaboration is poised to…
In an alarming development, Australian airline Qantas has confirmed a significant data breach that has jeopardized the personal information of up to six million customers. This breach came to light following a cyberattack on a third-party customer service…
Louis Vuitton’s Hong Kong branch faces scrutiny following a significant data breach that may have left the personal details of approximately 419,000 customers exposed. Investigation Launched The luxury brand’s Hong Kong office reported a data breach to the…
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin) has officially unveiled its new cable landing station (CLS) in Kalasey, Minahasa, a development poised to enhance Indonesia’s international connectivity and digital infrastructure. This milestone is…
As the digital economy rapidly transforms industries across Southeast Asia, the Philippines is strategically positioning itself to become a pivotal hub for innovation, data, and connectivity. With soaring digital consumption and an advantageous location, the…
Vietnam’s leading mobile operators—Viettel, VNPT, and MobiFone—are accelerating their 5G expansion, deploying a total of 11,000 base stations throughout the country. This ambitious rollout, which accounts for approximately 7.7% of Vietnam’s existing 4G…