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In the initial quarter of 2024, India witnessed a sustained high demand for smartphones, with four out of the top five vendors reporting year-on-year growth.

ZTE Corporation’s intelligent router products have achieved significant success in the latest multi-vendor interoperability test conducted by the European Advanced Networking Test Center (EANTC).

Dialog Axiata PLC, Axiata Group Berhad, and Bharti Airtel Limited have agreed to merge their operations in Sri Lanka, a move that is believed to help advance the telecommunications in the country.

South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol, has announced plans to allocate 9.4 trillion won (USD 6.94 billion) towards artificial intelligence (AI) investments by 2027. This initiative aims to bolster the nation's standing in advanced semiconductor chip technology on the global stage.

Cradlepoint’s recent survey has revealed that despite 62% of Singaporean companies utilizing cellular connectivity, 57% of these organizations have experienced a weekly downtime of 1-2 hours due to fixed-line or fiber network failures.

Singapore's mobile service revenue is projected to reach more than USD 2.1 billion by the end of 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3% from 2023 to 2028, due to the increasing adoption of 5G services in the country.

The Chinese government has reportedly ordered top telecommunications operators in the country to phase out foreign chips from their networks by 2027.

The development of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) is expected to revolutionize network connectivity worldwide. The potential of 5G-A, particularly in the dynamic Asia Pacific region will be discussed at the Telecom Review Asia upcoming webinar entitled ‘Unleashing Network Capabilities with 5G-Advanced.’

Viettel, a military-run telecom service provider, opened a new data center in Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park in Hanoi on April 10. This data center is one of the largest in Vietnam.

Chinese telecommunications company, China Mobile, is reportedly planning to introduce 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology in more than 300 cities throughout China this year. The company, which is a key player in setting 5G-A standards, also intends to launch over 20 5G-A compatible smartphones within the same timeframe.