AsiaConnect Team

Starlink Pauses New User Sign‑Ups in Indonesia: Capacity Constraints and Market Implications

Indonesia’s satellite internet community recently received a surprising update: Starlink has officially suspended new user registrations across the archipelago. As…

FCC Approves T-Mobile’s $4.4 Billion Acquisition of US Cellular Assets to Boost Network and Coverage

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially approved T-Mobile’s $4.4 billion acquisition of U.S. Cellular’s wireless assets, marking a…

UTEC Closes $320 Million Fund to Back Science-Focused Startups Worldwide

In a major boost for deep-tech innovation, University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners (UTEC) has closed a $320 million fund…

YouTube’s Bold Monetization Shake-Up: Cracking Down on AI-Generated and Mass‑Produced Content

YouTube is enforcing stricter monetization rules aimed at combating the surge in low-quality, AI-generated, and templated content. Starting July 15,…

Linda Yaccarino Resigns as CEO of X: A Look Back at Her Two-Year Leadership Focused on User Safety and Innovation

Linda Yaccarino, the high-profile media executive who took the reins as CEO of X (formerly Twitter), has officially stepped down…

Alibaba’s Cainiao Partners with STO Express to Launch Autonomous Delivery Vehicle Fleet by 2025

In a strategic push toward smart logistics, Alibaba’s logistics arm Cainiao has partnered with STO Express (Shentong Express) to deploy…

ByteDance Open-Sources Trae-Agent: A New AI Dev Tool Now Available on GitHub

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has made a significant move in the AI development space by open-sourcing its new…

Saudi Quick Commerce Firm Ninja Secures $250M, Achieves Unicorn Status

In a major boost to the Middle East’s growing quick commerce sector, Saudi-based delivery startup Ninja has raised $250 million…

Foxconn Sales Surge 15.8% on Soaring Demand for AI Servers and iPhones

Foxconn Technology Group, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer and Apple’s primary iPhone assembler, reported a 15.8% year-on-year increase in…

UAE-Based Fund Invests $100M in Trump-Backed Crypto Firm, Signaling Growing Middle East Interest

In a major boost to the Trump-affiliated cryptocurrency sector, a UAE-based investment fund has committed $100 million to a crypto…