Satellite & Space: Es’hailSat signed a strategic partnership with Türksat and a contract with Thales Alenia Space for Es’hail-3/Türksat-Biruni, a Ka-band high-throughput satellite at 50°E aimed at faster, dynamically allocated connectivity across MENA, Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and Central Asia. AI & Telecom: Tech Mahindra and Microsoft are teaming up on an AI-driven 5G network digital twin using Azure to modernize operations and help operators monetize 5G. AI Models & Export Controls: Chinese cybersecurity firm 360 unveiled an AI tool it claims rivals Anthropic’s Mythos, while Japan’s Sakana AI launched Fugu, as US restrictions reshape Asia’s AI race. Philippines IT-BPM: Twilio says AI could lift Cebu’s IT-BPM beyond customer support into higher-value AI-enabled services, with modernization of contact centers as the next step. Maritime Tech: Veritas Petroleum Services opened a marine fuel testing lab in Shanghai for bunker fuels including methanol, targeting faster turnaround and compliance support across Asia-Pacific. Blockchain in Central Asia: Solana Company signed an MoU with Alatau City to build a digital asset and fintech blockchain hub in Kazakhstan. Security Hardware: Hytera debuted its SC700 smart 4G body camera at CCW 2026, pushing connected, real-time workflows for public safety. Geopolitics & Water: Pakistan warned it will “chop off the hand” interfering with its Indus Water Treaty water supply, escalating legal and diplomatic tensions with India.