Asia Pacific

December 19, 2025

By Joseph Waring

Vodafone Idea raises $367M to fund growth

Debt-laden Vodafone Idea raised INR33 billion ($366.5 million) via the issuance of non-convertible debentures, with the funds to be used for payment obligations and to support business growth.

Asia Pacific Operators

December 18, 2025

By Chris Donkin

Airtel board rubber stamps leadership changes

Bharti Airtel’s board gave the final nod to changes to the company’s top team announced in 2024, which will see Gopal Vittal take the role of executive vice chair and Shashwat Sharma lead its India operation from the start of 2026.

Airtel Asia Pacific

December 18, 2025

By Chris Donkin

Apple, Google alter app policies in Japan

Apple and Google detailed changes to app distribution and payment processing policies being made in Japan to comply with regulations forged to increase competition.

Asia Pacific Devices

December 17, 2025

By Amiya Johar

Tencent nabs OpenAI researcher as AI shake-up advances

Tencent reportedly hired former OpenAI researcher Yao Shunyu as its chief AI scientist, at a time the company is conducting a wider overhaul of its AI operations.

AI & Cloud Asia Pacific

December 17, 2025

By Joseph Waring

KT names former EVP as CEO

KT's board named the former head of its enterprise unit Park Yoon-young as the replacement for CEO Kim Young-shub when his terms ends in early March 2026, as the South Korean operator moves to restore internal and external trust following a data breach.

Asia Pacific Operators

December 16, 2025

By Joseph Waring

SKT CEO calls for bold steps to spur change

Recently-appointed SK Telecom CEO Jung Jai-hun used his first all-staff meeting to commit to accelerating innovation across the organisation, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and urging employees to break away from business as usual.

Asia Pacific Operators

December 15, 2025

By Joseph Waring

2degrees starts 3G shutdown

New Zealand operator 2degrees moved ahead with plans to shut down its 3G network, with the service to be decommissioned on around 100 sites this month.

Asia Pacific Operators