UEFA is threatening to boycott tournaments and held an emergency meeting to discuss FIFA's proposed World Cup investment plan. FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the plan as a "golden opportunity" despite opposition from various football bodies.
Southeast Asia's largest telecom operator, Singtel, sold a 2.8% stake in a Thai energy company for approximately S$1 billion (US$773 million) as it ramps up investments in AI and data centers.
Singapore will conduct an islandwide public test of its SG Alert system specifically for Singtel users. The test is scheduled to take place at noon on May 10.
A cybersecurity expert's commentary highlights the need for service providers to assess system resilience, citing recent Singtel and DBS outages as examples of potential widespread telco disruptions.
Singapore's IMDA is set to release the results of its investigation into a recent Singtel service disruption, with Minister Josephine Teo indicating that 'strong regulatory action' could be taken against the telco.
Singtel's special discounted shares, originally issued in 1993 to encourage share ownership, are set to be transferred to holders' own CDP accounts, with CPF withdrawal conditions waived, providing clarity on managing these shares.
Singtel users are reporting significant service disruptions, with approximately half of the complaints related to broadband internet outages, according to Downdetector.
AGIBOT has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Singtel Enterprise, aiming to collaborate on new initiatives and expand their reach in the technology sector. This partnership is expected to leverage both companies' strengths.
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (Singtel) has confirmed it is in discussions regarding the potential sale of a stake in its Australian subsidiary, Optus, following reports of interest from infrastructure investors.
The planned acquisition of M1 by Simba has collapsed, leading to a decline in Singtel's shares as its Singapore business experiences weakening performance.
Customers of major Singaporean telecommunication providers, including Singtel, StarHub, M1, and MyRepublic, have reported experiencing issues with their broadband services.
Singaporean authorities are reviewing telecommunications resilience regulations in the wake of a recent outage experienced by Singtel, aiming to prevent future service disruptions.
Singtel customers may experience intermittent service issues over the next few days as the company makes adjustments following three consecutive days of mobile service disruptions, which the CEO attributed to a mechanical fault.
Some Singtel customers experienced connectivity issues, with the telco stating that the latest incident was unrelated to a recent network disruption that lasted over eight hours.
Simba's parent company terminated its deal to acquire M1, a telecommunications company. This failed acquisition has prompted Singtel to seek clarity on its participation in future telco consolidation efforts.
A new law has been passed in Singapore to facilitate the transfer of Singtel's special discounted shares to holders' CDP accounts, though Members of Parliament raised concerns regarding potential scams and the need for designated accounts for those without existing CDP accounts.
Singapore will launch a mass emergency broadcast system, SG Alert, to mobile phones starting in May with Singtel users, expanding to other providers by mid-2027.
Zscaler and Singtel Singapore have partnered to introduce Zero Trust security solutions across Southeast Asia, aiming to enhance digital security for businesses in the region.