The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has recently released its Frontier Technology Index 2023 report, which emphasizes the chances that green innovation — items and services with lower carbon footprints — offers developing countries to promote economic growth and improve technological capabilities. The report aims to provide policymakers with insights into the technological capabilities of different countries and help them identify areas where they can invest to foster growth and development, especially in green industries.

Read more: UN Report Ranks Asian Countries in Frontier Technology

Amid a growing multi-sector cyber-threat landscape, the Australian government aims to make industries more resilient. Recently, the government has announced counteractive drills with large organizations, especially in industries including telecommunications, banking and electricity, to help them better address the increased security threats.

Read more: Australia’s Cyber Threatscape and Its Efforts to Counter Growing Risks

The telecommunications industry in Asia has been rapidly expanding in recent years. With the rise of 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT) and other advanced technologies, the demand for telecom services has been growing exponentially. As a result, the telecom billing market in Asia is expected to reach new heights in the coming years.

Read more: Telecom Billing for Asian Market Expected to Grow Significantly by 2027

In today's hyper-connected world, access to high-speed internet has become a necessity for individuals and businesses alike. With the advent of 5G technology, the promise of ultra-fast speeds, low latency and seamless connectivity is becoming a reality. Among the various use cases of 5G, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is gaining significant traction, offering an alternative to traditional wired broadband for providing high-speed internet access.

Read more: A Closer Look at 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)

As the nation continues to embrace digitalization and connection, the Philippines' online environment has seen considerable changes recently. World Bank data show that in 2020, almost 50% of the population used the internet, which, compared to the lead-up years, represents a continually increasing internet usage rate in the Philippines.

Read more: The Evolving Internet Landscape in the Philippines

M1 has launched Southeast Asia’s first 5G standalone-powered solution-in-a-box suite to enhance 5G adoption and deployment in Singapore’s maritime industry. This offering is aligned with M1’s role as a tech enabler to enhance digital transformation while at the same time building scalable solutions to generate new revenue streams as Singapore becomes the first country to reach full maritime 5G SA coverage in 2025.

Read more: M1 Unveils 5G SA Solution-in-a-Box for Maritime Use Cases

As a core foundation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, 5G has a huge potential to impact the socioeconomic growth of nations as well as people’s lives. An advanced digital society will play a key role in establishing a better environment for future generations.

Read more: India and 5G: An Ambitious Dream Faces Many Challenges

In recent years, there has been a growing trend toward the use of data center colocation services. This trend is driven by the need for companies to outsource their data center operations to third-party providers that can provide better scalability, flexibility and cost efficiency. According to a recent press release, the global data center colocation market is expected to more than triple at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15.6% to reach US$195.3 billion by 2029.

Read more: Global Data Center Colocation Market to Triple by 2029

“5G extraordinary and multi-dimensional experience attributes open multi-paths for monetization, adding both commercial and social values.” This was the message highlighted by Peng Song, president of Huawei's ICT strategy & marketing, during the 5G Business Success Summit at the 2023 Mobile World Congress.

Read more: Diverse Paths to 5G Monetization, Accelerating 5G Business Success

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