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By Toni Eid, Editor in Chief & Senior ICT Analyst, and CEO of Telecom Review Asia

Malaysia will be shifting from its existing single wholesale network model to embracing a dual 5G network to address industry concerns of unfair pricing and lack of transparency under the state-controlled Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), a special purpose vehicle established by the government to deploy and manage the country’s 5G network.

The telecom sector plays a crucial role in the economy of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, providing critical infrastructure for communication, commerce and social interaction. However, with the increasing digitization of telecom networks, the manufacturing industry has become a prime target for cyberattacks, followed by finance and insurance. According to a recent report, manufacturing accounted for 31% of all cyberattacks in APAC in 2022, making it the most targeted industry in the region for two consecutive years.

In today's fast-paced world, convenience has become a top priority for many consumers, even at the expense of their own data security. According to a recent study, 79% of consumers in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region are willing to compromise on data security for the sake of convenience.

The introduction of the fifth-generation (5G) wireless network has resulted in a significant transformation in the way industries throughout the world function. Telecom companies in the Asia-Pacific region are aggressively embracing 5G implementation, spurred on by a host of reasons that promise to change connectivity and open unprecedented possibilities. According to a recent study by International Data Corporation (IDC), one of the world's major market intelligence firms, the integration of Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications is a primary factor driving the push for 5G adoption by Asia-Pacific telecom operators.

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.

ZTE has recently been named to the "2023 China ESG Influential List" released by Fortune in recognition of its outstanding efforts in green development, social responsibility and corporate governance. This is the company’s second entry onto the list; it previously made it in 2022. 

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.

ZTE has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Project Management Association (IPMA), a globally renowned organization in the field of project management. Both parties will engage in extensive collaboration in areas such as project management standard research, best practices in project management and professional talent training. Their aim is to jointly create new value for project management in the digital era on a global scale.

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.