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Wednesday 18 February 2026

Vietnam grants Starlink licence to deploy 600,000 satellite internet terminals

Vietnam has granted Starlink an operating licence to provide satellite internet services in the country, clearing the way for the SpaceX subsidiary to deploy ground infrastructure and serve up to 600,000 user terminals during an initial rollout phase.

Wednesday 18 February 2026

Analysis: Singapore's neutrality lures Chinese tech fleeing Western crackdowns

As global geopolitics continue to shift, Singapore is emerging from its image as a garden city to become a safe harbor for Chinese companies expanding overseas. With competition between the US and China intensifying, Singapore's neutral standing is no longer just diplomatic language for Chinese firms seeking to go global. It has become a core competitive advantage that can determine corporate survival and is increasingly viewed as an invaluable asset.

Thursday 12 February 2026

Taiwan carriers post January gains, shift spending toward AI and cloud

Taiwan's largest telecom operators reported double-digit and mid-single-digit revenue growth in January 2026, driven by expanding ICT and non-mobile businesses alongside steady 5G adoption and improved mobile service metrics. The results point to shifting revenue composition and targeted capex moves for the year.

Wednesday 11 February 2026

Globe's direct-to-cell satellite service aims to boost coverage and resilience across the Philippines

Globe Telecom stated that it will be the first operator in Southeast Asia to offer direct-to-cell satellite connectivity, becoming the second Asian carrier to collaborate with SpaceX on satellite data communications, following Japan's KDDI.

Wednesday 11 February 2026

AI demand fuels photonics-semiconductor convergence at APE 2026

As artificial intelligence workloads push traditional computing architectures to their limits, the photonics industry is emerging as a critical enabler of next-generation data center infrastructure. The third Asia Photonics Expo (APE 2026), which concluded on February 6, 2026, reflected this shift, bringing together more than 240 exhibitors and nine international pavilions to showcase how optical technologies are becoming increasingly intertwined with semiconductor manufacturing and high-performance computing systems.

Saturday 7 February 2026

Silicon Labs acquisition enables TI to build AIoT tech advantage

Texas Instruments (TI) recently announced that it will acquire IoT wireless connectivity specialist Silicon Labs for US$7.5 billion, with the deal expected to be completed in the first half of 2027. The announcement surprised the market, as it marks TI's largest acquisition since its purchase of National Semiconductor in 2011.

Thursday 5 February 2026

Texas Instruments to reshore Silicon Labs production in US$7.5 billion wireless play

Texas Instruments (TI) has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire chip designer Silicon Laboratories for approximately US$7.5 billion, marking the largest deal for TI since its US$6.5 billion purchase of National Semiconductor in 2011. The acquisition underscores TI's strategy to strengthen its presence in wireless connectivity chips for industrial, consumer, and smart-device applications.

Thursday 5 February 2026

CHT eyes strong 2026 growth, with US subsidiary securing AI server project

Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) announced the results of its consolidated business operations for the fourth quarter of 2025 on February 3: consolidated revenue reached NT$65.65 billion (US$2.08 billion), up 0.5% year-on-year; operating profit dropped by 2.2% to NT$11.38 billion (US$360 million); EBITDA decreased slightly by 0.2% to NT$21.55 billion (US$681 million); net income attributable to parent company shareholders rose 3.2% to NT$9.29 billion (US$294 million); and earnings per share (EPS) stood at NT$1.20.

Tuesday 3 February 2026

US Judge dismisses Samsung FRAND lawsuit, strengthening ZTE's global hold

The ZTE Corporation has scored a major win in its global patent dispute with Samsung Electronics after a US federal judge dismissed Samsung's FRAND contract and antitrust lawsuit, shifting legal leverage toward the Chinese telecom equipment maker.

Tuesday 3 February 2026

Beijing officially lists 'future industries,' setting the stage for supply chain realignment

China has for the first time formally designated "future industries," with the framework for policy support now taking shape. The move signals a shift away from conceptual discussion, placing these sectors at the core of the country's upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan.

Thursday 29 January 2026

Taiwan, US expand AI, drone cooperation under Pax Silica framework

Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs, Ming-hsin Kung, joined senior US State Department officials on January 27, 2026, in the US to conclude the sixth US-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD). The two sides signed a joint statement on the Pax Silica Declaration and US-Taiwan Cooperation on Economic Security.

Thursday 29 January 2026

Taiwan enterprise 5G investments set to surge, driven by testing demands

Enterprise investments in 5G private networks are expected to significantly increase following amendments to the "Regulations Governing the Establishment and Use of Mobile Broadband Dedicated Telecommunications Networks" under the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA), and revisions to the Industrial Innovation Statute that will increase tax credit incentives, according to Yu-hsin Tsou, deputy director general of the Industrial Development Administration (IDA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).

Friday 23 January 2026

EU Cybersecurity Act revision plans to phase out Chinese high-risk tech suppliers

The European Commission presented a revision of the Cybersecurity Act that introduces a phase-out of "high-risk suppliers" from critical infrastructure, targeting China-based technology groups, specifically Huawei and ZTE. The revised framework reflects mounting concern in Brussels over cyberattacks, foreign interference, and the EU's reliance on non-European technology vendors in sensitive sectors. Cyber threats have been on the rise, with officials citing a rising number of ransomware, espionage, and infrastructure attacks as part of the rationale for stronger, coordinated action across member states.

Friday 23 January 2026

Chunghwa Telecom partners with SES to build North Asia's first O3b MEO ground station in Taiwan

Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on January 21, 2026, with Luxembourg-based medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellite operator SES to establish North Asia's first second-generation O3b mPower gateway in Taiwan.

Thursday 22 January 2026

Rapidtek's Black Kite-1 signals Taiwan's push into global low-orbit communications

Rapidtek's 8U IoT CubeSat, Black Kite-1, has successfully established stable communications with multiple overseas ground stations since entering orbit, completing its first cross-regional contact campaign.

Monday 19 January 2026

Europe moves to reinforce its satellite internet ambitions with new OneWeb order

Eutelsat, the satellite operator backed by the French and British governments, announced this week that it has placed an additional order for 340 next-generation OneWeb satellites with Airbus Defence and Space. Combined with a previous order of 100 satellites placed in December 2024, the total procurement now stands at 440 low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellites, with deliveries expected to begin in late 2026.

Thursday 15 January 2026

Taiwan OTT growth stalls with viewership and subscriptions dropping, NCC reports

The National Communications Commission (NCC) recently released its Communications Market Report, revealing that Taiwan's over-the-top (OTT) streaming service market has shown signs of decline after years of steady growth. The report highlights a sharp fall in the proportion of Taiwanese consumers paying for OTT subscriptions, dropping from 58.6% in 2024 to 45.4% in 2025, falling below the 50% threshold for the first time.

Thursday 15 January 2026

Taiwan's top teleco trio's steady 2025 growth beat expectations

Taiwan's telecom market continued gradual growth in 2025 despite high penetration rates, with the top three operators—Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), Taiwan Mobile (TWM), and Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET)—all delivering better-than-expected financial results.

Wednesday 14 January 2026

FCC approves major expansion of SpaceX's Starlink satellite network

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has formally authorized SpaceX to deploy an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit, bringing the company's total approved next-generation constellation to 15,000 spacecraft.

Sunday 11 January 2026

LinkCom targets high-end networking as magnetic component sales rebound

With the European telecom market recovering and countries accelerating network upgrade plans, magnetic component manufacturer LinkCom reported that shipments of PoE power transformers and LAN-type transformers maintained steady growth, boosting sales of its core magnetic component business. This resulted in a significant 13% increase compared with 2024 and helped lift full-year 2025 revenue to a record high.

Sunday 11 January 2026

Taiwan's telecom sector reshaped after mergers, profitability up but revenue growth stalls

Taiwan's telecommunications industry is navigating a "new three kingdoms era" two years after the December 2023 mergers between Taiwan Mobile (TWM) and Taiwan Star Telecom (T-Star), alongside Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) merging with Asia Pacific Telecom (APT). The National Communications Commission (NCC) recently assessed the post-merger performance of these operators, revealing divergent strategic outcomes and financial trajectories.

Saturday 10 January 2026

Exclusive interview: Hubble’s CEO explains how Bluetooth could power the next space network

As commercial space activity accelerates worldwide, Alex Haro, the chief executive of Hubble, describes the industry as undergoing a structural shift—one that is transforming satellites from experimental hardware into global digital infrastructure.

Saturday 10 January 2026

Sporton passes first Wi-Fi 8 test and receives FCC approval

Sporton International announced that it has completed the world's first Wi-Fi 8-core chip testing project to obtain certification from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The project supported MediaTek's Filogic 8000 series chips that it showcased at CES, making Sporton one of the earliest testing laboratories globally to enable Wi-Fi 8 products to pass FCC approval.

Friday 9 January 2026

Commentary: OpenAI's AI devices could force a 5G SA reckoning

Recent supply-chain signals suggest that OpenAI has shifted hardware orders from Luxshare to Foxconn, a move widely interpreted as preparation for highly interactive, portable AI devices. While specifications remain undisclosed, industry sources believe the products will emphasize real-time interaction tightly coupled with cloud-based AI, pointing to a new class of always-connected endpoints rather than conventional consumer electronics.

Thursday 8 January 2026

CES 2026: MediaTek targets end-2026 mass production for Wi-Fi 8 Filogic 8000 as telecoms drive early demand

MediaTek is preparing to commence large-scale manufacturing of its new Wi-Fi 8 solution, the Filogic 8000, by the end of 2026, in response to heightened demand from telecom operators seeking cross-generational network upgrades. The company unveiled the technology at CES 2026 in the US, signaling a decisive push toward serving evolving market requirements.

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