Telecom and tech firms are building the Candle subsea cable. An 8,000 km cable connecting six Asia-Pacific nations by 2028. A group of telecom and technology companies—TM, Meta, SoftBank Corp., IPS Inc., PT XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera Tbk, and NEC Corporation—are joining forces to build a new subsea data cable called Candle. The 8,000-kilometre system will ... Read more ›
0
Google’s APAC OCISO head warns uneven security leaves the region exposed. Ransomware groups are corrupting backups to block recovery and raise pressure. Cybercriminals are changing their playbook. Instead of just locking down live systems, financially motivated groups are now targeting backup infrastructure, aiming to cut off recovery and increase ransom pressure. According to Google Cloud’s ... Read more ›
63
A provider of power meter and IIoT infrastructure is expanding its output in the APAC region. The company, Trilliant, has supplied smart meters to over 13 million homes in the region, and plans to add millions more to its AMI (advanced metering infrastructure) in the coming months. To that end, it’s entered into partnerships with ... Read more ›
0
Equinix has opened CN1, its first Chennai data centre for AI. Linked to Mumbai, the site supports high-density computing and renewable power. India’s demand for digital infrastructure and AI-ready facilities has taken another step forward with the launch of Equinix’s first International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre in Chennai, known as CN1. Built on nearly ... Read more ›
0
Oracle releases Java 25, and it eases learning and offers eight years of support. A language for both learners and enterprises. Oracle has released Java 25, the latest long-term support (LTS) version of the world’s most widely used programming language. The update underscores Java’s dual role as both a platform for enterprise systems and a ... Read more ›
0
Trump said TikTok can stay in the US, but the algorithm is disputed. Washington wants separation; Beijing insists the algorithm stays licensed. Donald Trump said this week that his administration has struck a deal with China to keep TikTok operating in the United States, though the final shape of the agreement is still uncertain, as ... Read more ›
0
CloudPay claims traditional pay cycles may be a thing of the past. It says monthly and weekly cycles are becoming less relevant, as technology, including AI, automation, and APIs continue to reshape payroll processes. According to its Payroll Efficiency Index, data indicates a move away from standard fixed pay cycles. Instead, businesses are adopting payroll ... Read more ›
0
Vantage Data Centres raises US$1.6B from GIC and ADIA to expand in APAC and Johor. AI demand drives APAC growth. Vantage Data Centers has secured a US$1.6 billion investment to expand its Asia-Pacific operations, including the purchase of a major campus in Johor, Malaysia. The funding round was led by affiliates of GIC, Singapore’s sovereign ... Read more ›
0
Malaysia slows data centre boom under US pressure on AI chips. It’s caught between China and a US trade deal. Malaysia, long a magnet for data centre investment, is slowing the pace of new projects. As Reuters reported, industry experts say the shift could complicate China’s attempts to secure powerful chips that are key to ... Read more ›
0
Apple offers 10x increase in local manufacturing to overcome Indonesia’s iPhone ban. Southeast Asian nation’s strict localisation rules reshape regional smartphone market dynamics Apple is navigating Indonesia’s stringent local manufacturing requirements with a revised $100 million investment proposal, marking an escalation in its efforts to maintain its smartphone presence in Southeast Asia’s most populous market. ... Read more ›
0
Over two web pages, Gartner’s Peer Insights lists no fewer than 32 sales management platforms. Yet the truth is, sales teams don’t need more software tools. What they need is more cohesion between the tools they have, and strategies for working better. APAC-based Sales teams are particularly challenged, thanks to Sales tools not being tuned ... Read more ›
39
NVIDIA Rubin GPU targets long-context AI, from million-token coding to video. Packs 30 petaflops, 128GB memory, and 3x faster attention. NVIDIA has introduced the Rubin CPX, a new type of GPU designed for long-context AI processing. The chip is built to handle workloads that require models to process millions of tokens at once – whether ... Read more ›
1
Apple’s lineup includes the slim iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and a larger iPhone 17. iOS 26 offers Liquid Glass, live translation, and security upgrades. Apple’s latest event introduced the new iPhone 17 lineup, the ultra-thin iPhone Air, major iOS 26 updates, and fresh AirPods. The launch gives Apple fans a look at what’s next ... Read more ›
0
Alibaba’s AI model breakthrough enters trillion-parameter territory, joining OpenAI and Google in elite AI competition Premium pricing reflects computational complexity as China demonstrates growing AI capabilities against Western rivals Alibaba Group Holding has unveiled its most ambitious artificial intelligence model to date, with the new Qwen-3-Max-Preview marking a significant milestone in China’s efforts to challenge ... Read more ›
12
UAE joins creates AI education curriculum. Mandatory classes for students as young as four. China, Estonia, and others take varied approaches. Success to depend on implementation quality. The United Arab Emirates has announced plans to introduce AI education in curriculum in all government schools, making AI a mandatory subject from kindergarten through to grade 12, ... Read more ›
0
President Trump eliminates the de minimis exemption: Chinese imports under $800 now face tariffs of up to 145%. Platforms like Temu and Shein adjust business models, while consumers may experience higher prices and shipping delays. For years, American consumers have enjoyed a steady stream of incredibly cheap Chinese goods flowing directly to their doorsteps. The ... Read more ›
0
Chinese gaming and animation find global audiences. CreateAI’s CEO says AI and culture will shape China’s entertainment role. China’s gaming and animation industries are no longer just local success stories. With titles like Black Myth: Wukong and Ne Zha 2 drawing attention from global audiences, the country has shown its ability to produce content that ... Read more ›
2
Apple’s iPhone 17 Air may face delays in China. China’s eSIM system still in testing, limited carrier support. Apple’s thinnest iPhone may take longer to reach Chinese consumers as the country’s eSIM system is not yet ready for nationwide launch. The setback could delay availability of the iPhone 17 Air, a model expected to debut ... Read more ›
0
India’s push into global semiconductor manufacturing reaches a commercial milestone. Country prepares to begin chip production by the end of 2025. $18 bn investment in 10 projects could reshape supply chains, despite challenges. “When the chips are down, you can bet on India,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared as he received the country’s first indigenous ... Read more ›
0
Dual network defender outlines Malaysia’s 5G infrastructure development strategy. Acknowledges tower sharing economics remain compelling. Rural connectivity: remote towers cost 3x more, generate 1/3 less revenue. Malaysia’s long-debated dual network strategy has entered its most important phase, as UMobile accelerates its 5G network rollout and plans for up to 7,000 new sites by mid-2026, While ... Read more ›
0
Most popular sources
Business Insider
|
19% 3 |
MacRumors
|
16% 1 |
The Verge
|
11% 2 |
Gizmodo
|
9% 0 |
Tom's Hardware
|
7% 2 |
| View sources » | |
LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!
24.10.2025 06:08
Last update: 06:05 EDT.
News rating updated: 13:05.
What is Times42?
Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.