What is 5G home broadband, and how does it compare to the NBN? The NBN is meant to be the future of Australian home internet – but 5G home broadband could be stealing some of the spotlight. The New Daily · Mar 20, 2023
TPG sees a challenging fundraising environment for PE PE shop TPG expects to extend the fundraising period for several of its funds as it works to meet its targets. Fortune · Feb 16, 2023
How private equity whiz Weijian Shan went from penniless in the Gobi desert to orchestrating a takeover of one of China’s biggest banks Shan runs PAG, the largest private equity firm in Asia that currently manages $50 billion in assets. The Chinese-born dealmaker clinched one of the most unlikely and successful deals of the early 21st century. Fortune · Feb 9, 2023
'Unlock rural phone towers so signal can be used regardless of telco' Politicians are calling for all rural phone towers to be "unlocked", to let anyone use their signal regardless of what carrier they are with. Newcastle Herald · Jan 10, 2023
Hong Kong Expecting Influx of Tourists From Mainland China Hong Kong has canceled quarantine requirements for arrivals. The only measure remaining is the mask mandate. The News Lens · Dec 29, 2022
UN Council Adopts Resolution Urging End to Myanmar Violence This is the first Security Council resolution on Myanmar since the country became a U.N. member in 1948. The News Lens · Dec 22, 2022
‘Right decision, wrong reasons’: Why the Telstra-TPG deal needs work The ACCC has quashed a partnership between two major telcos over fears for consumer competition – but regional communities need more work. The New Daily · Dec 21, 2022
Telstra, TPG to appeal ACCC knock-back TPG and Telstra will appeal after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission declined to approve their proposed $1.8 billion network-sharing deal. AAP · Dec 21, 2022
TPG reveals emails of 15,000 iiNet and Westnet customers exposed in hack Telecommunications company says hacker searched for customers’ cryptocurrency and financial information The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2022
ACCC decision looms for 'game changing' Telstra-TPG deal for bush mobile services Norm Chapman used to get a phone signal working in some strange places in Australia, but now he can't even get two bars, despite living a few metres from a mobile phone tower. Now there are concerns it could get worse. ABC News · Nov 28, 2022
Harris and Marcos Want More U.S. Troops in PH — And a “Joint Response” for Taiwan Security and military concerns, particularly on the South China Sea and Taiwan, were prominent in the discourse surrounding Harris’s visit. The News Lens · Nov 25, 2022
Calls for tougher fines after latest Telstra scandal Australia's biggest telcos must be handed larger fine to stem a growing tide of failures by the likes of Telstra, a leading advocate says. The New Daily · Nov 24, 2022
Eyeing Global Food Crisis, Beijing Revives Elements of Planned Economy Beijing is promoting the development of supply and marketing cooperatives for agricultural products and state-run canteens as relations between China and Western democracies deteriorate. The News Lens · Nov 9, 2022
North Korea Fires Missile Near Japan North Korea continued missile launches for a second day, including a potential ICMB that prompted evacuations in Japan. The West condemned Pyongyang’s unprecedented display of military firepower. The News Lens · Nov 3, 2022
The News Lens · Nov 1, 2022 After Deadly Crowd Surge, Seoul Residents Complain of Government Negligence As South Koreans try to make sense of the Itaewon tragedy, many residents say officials should have either employed a much bigger police presence or more proactive crowd control measures to ensure orderly movement.
Bangkok Post · Oct 27, 2022 Foreign suitors ponder K-Asset stake Europe’s largest fund manager and two global buyout firms are among the shortlisted bidders for a stake in the asset management business of Kasikornbank Plc, according to people familiar with the matter.
The News Lens · Oct 27, 2022 Even Now, Standing Supreme, Xi Has Limits to His Power The very loyalists that have facilitated Xi Jinping’s rise could yet provide a constraint to his ambition.
The News Lens · Oct 14, 2022 China Probes Its Neighbors’ Defenses as Regional Tensions Rise Beijing has territorial claims against Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan and is using “salami-slicing” military and economic tactics in its efforts to assume control of the strategically important areas.
AAP · Sep 30, 2022 Ruling on Telstra-TPG deal due in December The competition watchdog says it needs more time to assess Telstra and TPG's network sharing pact and will likely rule on it in early December.
The News Lens · Sep 29, 2022 Taiwan Ex-military Chief Urges Combat Preparedness Amid Rising China Threats Former top Taiwanese defense official Admiral Lee Hsi-ming says he is concerned that forces are not ready to fight off China, and that a new defense concept is needed.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2022 TPG offers to pay $5m for overpromising NBN speeds after admitting breach of consumer law Telco reaches agreement with ACCC to avoid contested hearing after 21,000 customers sold internet plans unable to hit top speeds
The News Lens · Sep 16, 2022 Philippines: ‘Communist’ Book Bans Raise New Censorship Fears Free speech advocates are concerned the new government of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will continue cracking down on independent media in an attempt to whitewash the history of his father’s brutal dictatorship.
The Guardian - US · Sep 14, 2022 Private equity still investing billions in dirty energy despite pledge to clean up Carlyle, Warburg Pincus and KKR are the worst offenders according to a new scorecard of private equity climate risks
The News Lens · Aug 10, 2022 ICC Pushes Probe on the Philippines’ Drug War The Philippines’ decision not to rejoin the International Criminal Court sets a precedent for other countries to leave multilateral institutions whenever state leaders feel intimidated or uncomfortable.
The News Lens · Jul 25, 2022 Will Foxconn Pivot Away From China? Aggressive local competition and rising geopolitical risk make the contract electronics manufacturing giant’s China dependency more precarious than ever.