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Rakuten Mobile Secures NICT Funding for Global Standardization of Advanced Edge Cloud

Mei Ling Tan October 24, 2024

The project, partially funded by the NICT, aims to address the limitations of current international standards for network specifications that were established before the advent of cloud-native networks. These existing…

Airtel Brings 5G to Mumbai’s New Metro Line

Mei Ling Tan October 24, 2024

This underground infrastructure aims to enhance connectivity in the financial capital, linking the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey and covering the vital Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) section. Mumbai’s highly…

South Korean doctors eye move to Vietnam

Mei Ling Tan October 24, 2024

Many South Korean doctors in various specializations, unhappy with working conditions back home, have been applying for jobs in Vietnam this year. More than 30 of them took a health…

Lobster exports to China surge 33 times

Mei Ling Tan October 24, 2024

Vietnam’s lobster exports to China rose 33-fold year-on-year to US$205.87 million in January-September on the back of lower prices and stronger trade ties between the two nations. This marks a…

Spotify rolls out custom playlist cover art feature

Mei Ling Tan October 23, 2024

Spotify has launched a new beta feature that allows users to personalize their playlists with custom cover art. Available on both iOS and Android devices, the feature gives users the…

Bega Cheese reveals new look for Dairylea

Mei Ling Tan October 22, 2024

Bega Group has introduced a new appearance to its Dairylea-branded products, including the original slices and burger slices. Following the change, all Dairylea-branded product lines will have Bega-branded packaging. “Our…

Government seeks monopoly over nuclear power

Mei Ling Tan October 22, 2024

The government wants to retain its monopoly over nuclear power, proposed amendments to the Electricity Law show. The government wants to exclusively build nuclear power plants as these are considered…

Foursquare is sunsetting its City Guide app and focusing on its check-ins app Swarm

Mei Ling Tan October 22, 2024

Remember when we used to check in to places online to brag that we had places to go and people to meet? Well, according to Foursquare, the company behind the popular…

Gemini may soon let you answer calls and messages from the lock screen

Mei Ling Tan October 22, 2024

Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, is set to receive significant updates based on an APK teardown of the Google app (version 15.42.30.28.arm64 beta). These updates include the ability to handle calls and messages…

Imports of Chinese vegetables, fruits soar in 2024

Mei Ling Tan October 21, 2024

Vietnam imported US$697 million worth fruits and vegetables from China in the first nine months of 2024, up 24% year-on-year. Imported Chinese farm products used to be sold only in…

China’s Temu, Shein flood Vietnam with cheap goods

Mei Ling Tan October 21, 2024

Chinese e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein, known for their steep discount strategies, are seeking to entice Vietnamese consumers by offering lavish promotions. Le Hung of Hanoi recently got a dash…

Airtel Collaborates with Kia India to Boost Kia Connect 2.0

Mei Ling Tan October 21, 2024

As part of the collaboration, Kia will leverage Airtel Business’ IoT Hub, which provides tailored IoT solutions across multiple networks, including 5G, 4G, NB-IoT, 2G, and satellite. The IoT Hub…

National Policies and Projects Driving Fiber Expansion in APAC

Mei Ling Tan October 21, 2024

With optical fiber networks now reaching the majority of households in many markets, the region’s fiber broadband subscriptions surpassed the 500-million mark at the end of 2022. This figure represents…

Apple Music will let you relive a concert you have been to

Mei Ling Tan October 18, 2024

I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite things about attending live music performances is the element of surprise. Besides the music itself, there’s an art to how…

Amazon confirms the Kindle Oasis will be discontinued

Mei Ling Tan October 18, 2024

Fresh on the heels of the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition announcement, Amazon confirmed that it’s retiring its last Kindle e-reader to feature physical buttons, the Kindle Oasis. The information doesn’t really…

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Rakuten Mobile Secures NICT Funding for Global Standardization of Advanced Edge Cloud

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South Korean doctors eye move to Vietnam

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Spotify rolls out custom playlist cover art feature

Bega Cheese reveals new look for Dairylea

Government seeks monopoly over nuclear power

Foursquare is sunsetting its City Guide app and focusing on its check-ins app Swarm

Gemini may soon let you answer calls and messages from the lock screen

Imports of Chinese vegetables, fruits soar in 2024

China’s Temu, Shein flood Vietnam with cheap goods

Airtel Collaborates with Kia India to Boost Kia Connect 2.0

National Policies and Projects Driving Fiber Expansion in APAC

Apple Music will let you relive a concert you have been to

Amazon confirms the Kindle Oasis will be discontinued

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