Leading global ICT provider, Huawei today hosts the 11th edition of the Seeds for the Future Program in Singapore. For the first time in conjunction with the program, Huawei also debuted the Tech to Build Your Career seminar at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), which participants learn about the future of tech careers and foster entrepreneurship.
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Singtel to Divest 3.3% Stakes in Airtel for S$2.25 billion
Singtel’s wholly-owned subsidiaries have entered into a share purchase agreement to sell a 3.3% direct stake in regional associate Airtel to Bharti Telecom, a joint venture between Bharti Enterprises and Singtel, at any time before November 23, 2022. The sale will unlock approximately S$2.25 billion as part of the Singtel Group’s capital recycling strategy.
M1 Debuts 5G Offshore Coverage for Singapore’s Southern Coast
M1 Limited has announced that it will undertake an ambitious multi-year project that aims to provide ubiquitous 5G standalone (SA) offshore coverage for the southern coast of Singapore, including the surrounding waters of the southern islands.
Google Opens Third Data Center in Singapore
Google has opened its third data center in Singapore, marking 15 years since Google’s first office was established in Southeast Asia in the small city-state in 2007.
India’s 5G to Rollout by October 12
India is expected to roll out 5G services by October 12, according to Ashwini Vaishnaw, union communication, electronics and information technology minister.
Airtel Pays 5G Spectrum Dues Upfront to Prep for 5G Roll Out
Airtel has paid Rs 8,312.4 crores to the Department of Telecom (Government of India) toward dues for spectrum acquired in the recently concluded 5G auctions.
M1 Onboards ZΩH as New MVNO Partner
M1 has announced ZΩH as its latest Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) partner. As a telecommunication service offering from enterprise network and ICT provider Lifeway Singapore, ZΩH will leverage M1’s advanced mobile network infrastructure to offer mobile services specifically to enterprise customers.
China Mobile and ZTE Complete Commercial Trial of Co-Routing Detection
ZTE, together with the Yunnan Branch of China Mobile, has completed the commercial trial of co-routing detection in China Mobile’s existing optical network in Yunnan province, China.
Singtel Commits $20 Million to Build Future-Ready Workforce Yearly
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Telstra Boasts Fastest Speed in Australia
Telstra is Australia’s fastest mobile network for the first half of 2022, based on results from the Ookla Speedtest Awards from January to June 2022.