Mobile Overtakes Desktop Internet in China
According to an abstract of a report published by the China Internet Network Information Center, mobile phone has become # 1 internet access terminal in China.
Thailand Sells 3G Mobile Licenses After Long Delay
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand has taken a step toward catching up with neighboring countries in mobile communications technology after holding a long delayed auction for 3G licenses. Three bidders — subsidiaries of Advanced…
Asia’s Fastest Data Cable Links Tokyo to Singapore
The 7,800km Asia Submarine-cable Express (ASE) connects Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines, transfering data at 40 gigabits per second.
Malaysians Protest Against Changes to Internet Law
Malaysian activists and bloggers are staging an online black-out for one day to protest against changes to a law they say restricts free speech online.
Baidu, Sina Announce Mobile & Content Partnership
Two major Chinese internet companies have announced a partnership which will entail content sharing between platforms and a mobile-centric approach to business.
Programmers Sought for 2-Month Hackathon in Remote Philippine Island
Wanted: 12 programmers to live on a remote tropical island for two months to do nothing but write code.
Baidu Profits Jump With Online Advertising Boom
China’s largest internet search engine Baidu, has reported a 70% jump in profits in the second quarter, amid continued growth in its advertising revenue.
Will Chirp Be The Next Sharing Standard for Connected Devices?
It’s like Tweeting, but literal! Online service Chirp transmits an actual chirp and compatible devices will respond by downloading content from the Internet.
Three Strikes Policy Has ‘Halved Piracy’ in NZ
Internet piracy rates in New Zealand have halved since the introduction of the controversial “three strikes” rule, a record industry group has said.
Mobile Overtakes Desktop Internet Access in Rural China
Mobile phones are now the most common way for people to connect to the internet in China, and 50% of users are from rural areas.




