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Operators
Indian Govt Approves Vodafone-Idea Merger
US union opposes T-Mobile/Sprint merger
US operator T-Mobile is facing a potential roadblock in its proposed $26.5 billion acquisition of Sprint, with the Communications Workers of America union objecting to the plan due in part to the potential for large-scale job cuts.

The union has filed a submission to regulator FCC arguing that the merger would result in the loss of more than 28,500 jobs as a result of the closure of overlapping retail stores and eliminating duplicate corporate positions, Bloomberg reported.

Despite claims from the operators that a merger is needed to help the combined company cover the costs of a 5G rollout, the union also argued that the companies have given no demonstration that the merged company would have either the incentive or ability to provide quality 5G services outside of densely populated areas.more>>
Singtel, KVH aim to digitalize APAC's maritime sector
Singtel has announced a new partnership with global satellite and maritime communications provider KVH Industries to accelerate the digitalization of the maritime sector in Asia-Pacific.

The companies will jointly provide a broadband satellite service with KVH's mini-VSAT Broadband satellite connectivity solution for shipping companies in the region.

Singtel will provide its maritime customers with KVH's product and service offerings, including a subscription-based connectivity solutions.more>>
Viettel joins ngena alliance
Vietnam's Viettel has joined the Next Generation Enterprise Network Alliance (ngena) to allow the operator to provide SD-WAN services for enterprise customers.

Viettel is targeting business customers in Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos with the service.

Doan Dai Phong, director of the Viettel International Business Center, said joining ngena will allow the operator to sell global VPN solutions to its enterprise customers.

“ngena has been our SD-WAN provider of choice as it enables us to provide globally, consistent services while maintaining full control over the customer experience,” he said.more>>
 
 Exhibition
 
ConnecTechAsia Successful in Bridging the Digital Divide for Governments, Cities and Enterprises with Showcase of Latest Tech and Trends
SINGAPORE, 6 July 2018 – ConnecTechAsia, the inaugural mega technology event comprising BroadcastAsia, CommunicAsia and the new NXTAsia wrapped up last week after an exciting three days of exhibitions and a summit covering the latest innovations in cloud, blockchain, AI, VR/AR, IoT, robotics, 5G, IP broadcasting, OTT and smart cities, among others.     more>>
Submarine Networks World
Carrying more than 95% of voice and data traffic around the world, the role of the undersea network has evolved from transatlantic telegraphs transmission in the 18th century to mission critical infrastructure supporting today’s global economy.
But as the world becomes increasingly connected, demand for low latency, greater capacity and more flexible networks continues to escalate. To meet this challenge, the industry needs to continually anticipate, innovate and collaborate to survive and thrive in an age of exploding bandwidth. Agility, security, scale and sound planning will be the key traits of success as the world shifts towards an on-demand, digital economy.    more>>
IWCS 2018 Online Registration is Open
Shrewsbury, PA – (July 25, 2018) IWCS, Inc., producer of the International Cable & Connectivity Symposium, announces that online registration is open on the iwcs.org website for IWCS 2018, which will be held in Providence, Rhode Island, USA on October 14-17, 2018. Those who register before September 14 will have significant savings through the early bird discount. Potential attendees can now view the Preliminary Program on topics that will be addressed in more than 160 papers and presentations in 21 compelling sessions over 3 full days.    more>>
Vendor/Device
Qualcomm Loses Apple's Business and Drops NXP Deal. What's Next?
Qualcomm’s problems continue to build.
The company this week announced it would walk away from its long-stalled deal to purchase NXP and will therefore pay a $2 billion breakup fee and start a $30 billion stock-buyback program.
Cisco Acquires Duo Security for $2.35b
Security is an ever-present concern when it comes to internet infrastructure, and hence it has been the focus of many an M&A move. Yesterday, the industry giant Cisco made another move in this arena, announcing its intent to acquire Duo Security.
Michigan-based Duo Security specializes in user and device authentication, vetting what wants to connect to one's applications and networks and thus reducing exposure to cyber attacks.
RCom sells first assets to Reliance Jio
India's Reliance Communication (RCom) has completed the first tranche of the sale of its wireless assets to Reliance Jio Infocomm after securing court approval for the deal.
RCom has sold its media convergence nodes and related infrastructure assets to Reliance Jio for around 20 billion rupees ($286.22 million), LiveMint reported.
UOB joins StarHub's digital marketplace
Singapore's StarHub has signed a memorandum of understanding with United Overseas Bank (UOB) to jointly develop and offer solutions aimed at helping SMEs accelerate their digitalization.
Under the collaboration, UOB will be the first organization from the financial services industry to join StarHub's upcoming digital marketplace for SMEs.
 
Enterprises
Half-year Net Profit of Hengtong Optic-Electric Predicted to Increase 45%-75%
18 July evening, Jiangsu Hengtong Optic-Electric released 2018 Half-year Business Growth Prediction Announcement, estimating an 45% to 75% increase of the net profit attributable to shareholders of listed companies in 2018, and a 43% to 78% increase of the net profit after deducting non-recurrent gains and losses attributable to shareholders of listed companies in 2018.
YOFC Releasing 2018 Interim Results: 44% Increase of Net Profit and Sound Market Outlook
On August 24, 2018, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (hereinafter referred to as “YOFC”, stock code: 601869.SH, 06869.HK) released the 2018 interim results of YOFC and its affiliates, which turned out to be strong performance for its investors. On August 27, the 2018 Interim Results Announcement of YOFC was held in Hong Kong, attended by Executive Director and President Zhuang Dan, Vice President Jan Bongaerts, and CFO and Board Secretariat Liang Guanning.
Boost South Asia Energy Interconnection! Hengtong Signed Nepal 220kV Transmission EPC Project
Hengtong successfully signed a 220kV transmission line project with Nepal Electricity Authority, indicating the internationalization breakthrough of Hengtong in the land high voltage transmission line project.
On August 20th, Hengtong successfully signed a 220kV transmission line project with Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). As an important part of the energy interconnection project between India and Nepal, the project undertakes the arduous task of cross-border power transmission, and when completed, it will greatly alleviate the local power gap.
Hengtong Signed Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement with Hainan Provincial Government
On August 21st, Hengtong Group and Hainan Provincial Government held a signing ceremony for the "Framework Agreement on Strategic Cooperation" in Haikou City. Peng Jinhui, Vice Governor of Hainan Province, and Qian Jianlin, Executive President of Hengtong Group, attended the signing ceremony and signed the Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement.
 
 
Tech
Hengtong:Application of Basalt Fiber Yarns and Rods in Optical Fiber Cables And Experimental Verification
YOFC:Single-Mode Fiber with Ultra-Low-Loss and Large-Effective-Area
Fiberhome:FiberHome FONST 6000 Large-capacity POTN Equipment Cater toultra-100G Era
DSM:DSM Introduces High Efficiency DeSolite® Coatings for Optical Fiber
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