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Business·23/07/2026Résumé IA

South Korean Labor Unrest Spreads Beyond Tech as Unions Demand Profit Sharing

South Korean labor unions are escalating demands for profit-sharing and bonuses across various industries, following Samsung Electronics' concession of over $400,000 bonuses to some employees. Strikes and demands for significant operating profit allocations are spreading from chipmakers to automotive, heavy industries, telecom, and tech sectors, highlighting investor risks.

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EU Telecoms Network Huawei Ban Cost Higher Than Estimated, Says GSMA

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Tech·22/07/2026Résumé IA

EU Telecoms Network Huawei Ban Cost Higher Than Estimated, Says GSMA

GSMA, a telecom industry body, estimates the cost of removing high-risk vendors like Huawei and ZTE from EU telecoms networks at €30-40 billion, significantly higher than the European Commission's €10-13 billion estimate, citing equipment replacement and reduced competition.

Politico EU

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SenseTime CEO Predicts Shift from 'Token Economy' to 'Task Economy' in AI Commercialization

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Tech·20/07/2026Résumé IA

SenseTime CEO Predicts Shift from 'Token Economy' to 'Task Economy' in AI Commercialization

SenseTime CEO Xu Li predicts a significant shift in AI commercialization from a 'token economy' to a 'task economy' as token prices decline. He states that future value will lie in users paying for complex, completed tasks rather than raw computing usage, expanding the market tenfold beyond programmers to the masses.

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French billionaire Xavier Niel becomes Vodafone's largest shareholder

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Business·10/07/2026Résumé IA

French billionaire Xavier Niel becomes Vodafone's largest shareholder

French telecoms billionaire Xavier Niel has acquired a 16% stake in Vodafone for £4.4bn, becoming its largest shareholder. The stake was purchased from Emirati group e&, which sold its entire holding for 112.5p a share. Niel's investment vehicle, Vega, intends to be a long-term minority shareholder.

Guardian Business

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Virgin Media fined £28m by Ofcom for preventing contract cancellations

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Business·08/07/2026Résumé IA

Virgin Media fined £28m by Ofcom for preventing contract cancellations

UK telecoms watchdog Ofcom has fined Virgin Media £28m for hindering customers trying to cancel contracts between 2022 and 2024. Millions of calls were mishandled, with agents financially incentivized to delay cancellations, leading to Ofcom's largest fine under consumer protection rules.

Guardian UK

Virgin Media fined £28m by Ofcom for hindering contract cancellations

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Business·08/07/2026Résumé IA

Virgin Media fined £28m by Ofcom for hindering contract cancellations

UK watchdog Ofcom has fined Virgin Media £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts over nearly three years. Millions of calls were mishandled, with agents incentivized to delay cancellations, leading to Ofcom's largest consumer protection fine.

Guardian UK

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Business·08/07/2026Résumé IA

Virgin Media Fined £28m by Ofcom for Hindering Contract Cancellations

UK watchdog Ofcom fined Virgin Media £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts between 2022-2024. Millions of calls were mishandled, with agents financially incentivized to delay cancellations. Virgin Media has since made changes and apologized.

Guardian UK

2 min de lecture

FCC Adds Digitalsystem Technology to National Security Risk List

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Politique·07/07/2026Résumé IA

FCC Adds Digitalsystem Technology to National Security Risk List

The US FCC added California-based Digitalsystem Technology to its national security risk list due to its links to Chinese telecoms firms and ownership by a Chinese national. The company was also denied permission to provide international telecommunications services, citing potential exploitation by Chinese threat actors.

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Allison Kirkby's BT Turnaround: Success or Lucky Break?

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Business·06/07/2026Résumé IA

Allison Kirkby's BT Turnaround: Success or Lucky Break?

BT CEO Allison Kirkby has overseen an 80% share price climb and a £5.6m pay package, but questions linger about her credit for the turnaround. The company is focusing on domestic operations, with plans to cut workforce by 40% and increase savings.

Guardian Business

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Sky to Buy ITV's Broadcasting and Streaming Arm for £1.6bn

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Business·06/07/2026Résumé IA

Sky to Buy ITV's Broadcasting and Streaming Arm for £1.6bn

Sky, owned by Comcast, will acquire ITV's broadcasting and streaming assets for £1.6bn, creating the UK's largest commercial broadcaster. The deal includes ITV's channels and ITVX, while Sky sells Love Productions to ITV.

Guardian UK

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Allison Kirkby's BT Turnaround: A Lucky General or Driving Force?

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Business·06/07/2026Résumé IA

Allison Kirkby's BT Turnaround: A Lucky General or Driving Force?

BT CEO Allison Kirkby has overseen an 80% share price climb and a £5.6m pay package. Questions linger on her credit for the revival, with foundations potentially laid by predecessor Philip Jansen. Kirkby faces competition and challenges in unlocking Openreach's value.

Guardian UK

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Venezuela Reels After Earthquakes, Citizens Plead for Help on Social Media

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Monde·26/06/2026Résumé IA

Venezuela Reels After Earthquakes, Citizens Plead for Help on Social Media

Following two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, citizens are using social media and news platforms like Euronews to plead for rescue, locate missing loved ones, and highlight the severe shortage of emergency resources. Official figures report 589 dead and 2,980 injured, with many more missing.

BT Pension Scheme Suffers £300m Loss on Thames Water Stake Write-Off

BT's pension scheme incurred a £300m loss after writing off its 8.7% equity stake in Thames Water, which faces a £20bn debt crisis. The scheme also sold its debt exposure to avoid further losses.

Guardian Business

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China's Telecoms Giants Push for "Air-Space-Ground-Sea" Networks for AI

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Tech·25/06/2026Résumé IA

China's Telecoms Giants Push for "Air-Space-Ground-Sea" Networks for AI

Chinese telecoms companies, including Huawei and China Tower, are advocating for integrated "air-space-ground-sea" networks to support the burgeoning demand for AI computing, with Huawei's rotating chairman Wang Tao highlighting the need for 100% internet coverage by 2030.

SCMP Tech

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Huawei Executive's Iran Business Admission Admissible in US Trial

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Law·17/06/2026Résumé IA

Huawei Executive's Iran Business Admission Admissible in US Trial

A US judge ruled that Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's admission of illegal business in Iran, made as part of a 2021 deal, can be used in the upcoming US trial against Huawei. Meng acknowledged lying about Huawei's compliance with sanctions.

BT CEO Allison Kirkby's Pay Package More Than Doubles to £5.6m

BT CEO Allison Kirkby's pay and bonus package surged to £5.6m, more than double her previous year's earnings. The award, the largest for a BT boss in over a decade, reflects the company's improved share price following a restructuring and network investment.

Guardian UK

2 min de lecture

China Mobile plans new Central Asia-Hong Kong data route

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Tech·26/05/2026Résumé IA

China Mobile plans new Central Asia-Hong Kong data route

China Mobile International is planning a new route to connect Central Asian countries with Hong Kong's submarine network for more efficient data transmission. The company aims to leverage Hong Kong's infrastructure to bridge the gap for landlocked Central Asian nations.

SCMP Economy

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Meo sues Portuguese state for €81.7 million over Huawei 5G exclusion

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Business·25/05/2026Résumé IA

Meo sues Portuguese state for €81.7 million over Huawei 5G exclusion

Telecoms operator Meo is suing the Portuguese state for €81.7 million in compensation after Huawei equipment was excluded from the country's 5G networks. Meo argues that 'administrative decisions' by the Security Assessment Commission caused 'special and abnormal damage'.

Euronews Business

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AI Boom Fuels Chip Shortages, Potentially Raising Smartphone Costs

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Business·21/05/2026Résumé IA

AI Boom Fuels Chip Shortages, Potentially Raising Smartphone Costs

BT CEO Allison Kirkby warns the AI boom is driving demand for semiconductor chips, potentially leading to shortages and price hikes for smartphones and other electronics. Tech firms are buying large quantities of memory chips for AI data centers, impacting supply chains.

Guardian Technology

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US Tech Leaders at AI Inflection Point, Compute Demand Outstrips Supply

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Tech·19/05/2026Résumé IA

US Tech Leaders at AI Inflection Point, Compute Demand Outstrips Supply

US tech leaders are at an "inflection point" with agentic AI, but compute demand far exceeds supply, a gap expected to persist until late 2027. This comes amid skepticism about AI infrastructure spending returns, amplified by cheaper Chinese AI models.

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China casts AI computing power as national infrastructure, likening tokens to mobile data

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Tech·17/05/2026Résumé IA

China casts AI computing power as national infrastructure, likening tokens to mobile data

China is building a "national computing network" to treat AI infrastructure as a public utility. Tokens, the units processed by AI, are likened to mobile data, with daily calls exceeding 140 trillion in March. This initiative is part of Beijing's "six networks" plan, with expected investment over 7 trillion yuan this year.

‘Art of the deal’: UK telecoms exit fits Li family’s trademark timing for selling at top

CK Hutchison Holdings’ shares climbed to their highest level since 2020 after the conglomerate announced plans to exit the UK mobile market, signalling that investors believe the Li family may once again have timed an industry peak before the broader market. Shares rose about 12 per cent to HK$73.30 on Monday from the May 5 close, after the company said it would sell its 49 per cent stake in VodafoneThree for US$5.8 billion. CK Hutchison said the disposal was expected to generate a gain of about...

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Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin released on parole

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11/05/2026

Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin released on parole

Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released from prison on parole on Monday, raising the prospect of a return to the spotlight for the political heavyweight. The 76-year-old telecoms billionaire has been serving a one-year prison sentence for corruption since September. He is required to wear an electronic monitor until his probation ends in four months. His hair closely cropped and in a simple white shirt, Thaksin walked out of prison around 7.40am and was immediately...

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China's Trade Transformation: From Goods to High-Tech Services Exports

ACTU

03/05/2026Résumé IA

China's Trade Transformation: From Goods to High-Tech Services Exports

China is undergoing a structural trade transformation, shifting from exporting physical goods like footwear and handbags to becoming a major exporter of manufacturing technology and services. In 2025, China's exports of telecoms, computer and information services reached US$118 billion, a 13% year-on-year increase, while traditional goods exports declined—footwear fell 9% to US$46 billion and handbags/suitcases dropped 13% to US$30 billion. Companies like Guangzhou-based iRootech are leading this shift, exporting industrial AI and computer vision technology to global manufacturers.

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