https://hanandira.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Hana AnandiraenThu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://hanandira.journoportfolio.com/articles/thailands-digital-revolution-is-the-screening-industry-keeping-pace/As computerized identity authentication and digital governance become the new default, how is the local screening industry keeping up?Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://hanandira.journoportfolio.com/articles/thailands-digital-revolution-is-the-screening-industry-keeping-pace/https://thepbsa.uberflip.com/i/1538117-pbsa-july-aug-2025-final/0?Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://thepbsa.uberflip.com/i/1538117-pbsa-july-aug-2025-final/0?https://www.mobileworldlive.com/orange/orange-to-delist-shares-from-nyse/Orange outlined plans to voluntarily delist its shares from the New York Stock Exchange and deregister with US Securities and Exchange Commission, with the process commencing in Q4 2024.Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mobileworldlive.com/orange/orange-to-delist-shares-from-nyse/https://www.mobileworldlive.com/regulation/apple-google-lose-multi-billion-dollar-eu-court-battles/Europe’s top court upheld a ruling ordering Apple to repay €13 billion in taxes to Ireland and threw out Google’s appeal over a $2.4 billion fine, marking major wins for the EU in an escalating battle with big technology companies.Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mobileworldlive.com/regulation/apple-google-lose-multi-billion-dollar-eu-court-battles/https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2024/08/08/indonesians-adjust-career-plans-to-meet-stricter-uk-visa-rules.htmlIndonesians and other foreign nationals are looking with hope to Starmer's Labour government for potential easing of a new set of stringent visa rules designed by the previous Conservative administration that has left them with fewer options in a narrower jobs market.Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2024/08/08/indonesians-adjust-career-plans-to-meet-stricter-uk-visa-rules.htmlhttps://www.mobileworldlive.com/devices/analysis-can-ai-native-gadgets-replace-the-smartphone/A new type of consumer gadget is dividing opinions, with industry watchers questioning if simple, screenless AI-powered devices could eventually replace the smartphone.Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mobileworldlive.com/devices/analysis-can-ai-native-gadgets-replace-the-smartphone/https://www.mobileworldlive.com/operators/government-targets-local-investors-for-ethio-telecom-stake/The Ethiopian government reportedly halted a process to potentially offload a 45 per cent stake in Ethio Telecom to foreign bidders, as local investors begin to show a bigger appetite, Bloomberg reported.Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mobileworldlive.com/operators/government-targets-local-investors-for-ethio-telecom-stake/https://www.mobileworldlive.com/regulation/ai-giants-to-face-heat-from-us-regulators/The US Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission reportedly plan to launch antitrust investigations into the perceived dominance of Microsoft, Nvidia and OpenAI in the AI segment, with the agencies agreeing to divide responsibilities in probing the three companies.Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mobileworldlive.com/regulation/ai-giants-to-face-heat-from-us-regulators/https://www.mobileworldlive.com/devices/nothing-unveils-limited-edition-smartphone/Challenger device brand Nothing unveiled a limited edition variant to the Phone (2a) it launched in March, touting a slimmer form factor and multicolour design to its back cover.Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mobileworldlive.com/devices/nothing-unveils-limited-edition-smartphone/https://www.mobileworldlive.com/sub-saharan-africa/industry-giants-form-5g-focused-ghana-jv/Reliance Industries-owned Radisys, Tech Mahindra and Nokia partnered with the Ghanaian government and local entities to form a telecoms infrastructure JV designed to introduce affordable 5G services to the country.Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mobileworldlive.com/sub-saharan-africa/industry-giants-form-5g-focused-ghana-jv/https://www.mobileworldlive.com/europe/developer-takes-aim-at-teen-online-risks-with-new-apps/?_thumbnail_id=403598Avanti Sharma, a software developer and internet safety advocate, argued more measures need to be put in place to encourage a secure online world, as she detailed plans to launch a pair of tools for apps designed to curb impersonations and reduce exposure to harmful content.Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mobileworldlive.com/europe/developer-takes-aim-at-teen-online-risks-with-new-apps/?_thumbnail_id=403598https://www.mobileworldlive.com/asia-pacific/airtel-taps-google-cloud-to-power-ai-in-india/Bharti Airtel struck a long-term partnership with Google Cloud to provide cloud solutions and generative AI services to more than 1 million Indian enterprises.Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mobileworldlive.com/asia-pacific/airtel-taps-google-cloud-to-power-ai-in-india/https://www.mobileworldlive.com/asia-pacific/axiata-sinar-mas-edge-closer-towards-merger/Malaysia-based Axiata Group reportedly moved closer towards combining its Indonesian operation XL Axiata with local carrier Smartfren, owned by conglomerate Sinar Mas, in deal that could worth $3.5 billion.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mobileworldlive.com/asia-pacific/axiata-sinar-mas-edge-closer-towards-merger/https://hanandira.journoportfolio.com/articles/analysis-what-is-driving-industry-40-momentum-in-apac/Rising labour costs in the West and increasing global demand for new technology is helping Asia-Pacific become a hub for intelligent manufacturing, but what is the landscape really like? Hana Anandira explores.Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://hanandira.journoportfolio.com/articles/analysis-what-is-driving-industry-40-momentum-in-apac/https://hanandira.journoportfolio.com/articles/analysis-rural-is-key-to-closing-india-gender-digital-divide/The GSMA Mobile Gender Gap 2023 report identified India as a country with the widest gender-based online divide. Hana Anandira spoke to Nadia Jeffrie from Connected Women to investigate structural challenges causing the issue.Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://hanandira.journoportfolio.com/articles/analysis-rural-is-key-to-closing-india-gender-digital-divide/https://www.mobileworldlive.com/big-tech/ec-hits-apple-alphabet-and-meta-with-dma-probes/The European Commission opened investigations into Apple, Alphabet and Meta Platforms over alleged unfair market practices, outlining concerns the three technology giants fell short of conforming with its Digital Markets Act.Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mobileworldlive.com/big-tech/ec-hits-apple-alphabet-and-meta-with-dma-probes/https://www.mobileworldlive.com/ai-cloud/united-nations-adopts-global-ai-resolution/The United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted a draft resolution designed to ensure the use and development of AI align with human rights values, a step it hopes will prevent fragmentation of ethical frameworks governing the technology.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mobileworldlive.com/ai-cloud/united-nations-adopts-global-ai-resolution/https://www.mobileworldlive.com/operators/telkom-south-africa-tower-sale-moves-forward/Telkom South Africa reportedly progressed its proposed sale of tower business Swiftnet, as Bloomberg reported infrastructure-focused investment company Actis is in line to make an acquisition worth more than $330 miilion.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mobileworldlive.com/operators/telkom-south-africa-tower-sale-moves-forward/https://www.mobileworldlive.com/regulation/europe-on-the-brink-of-adopting-landmark-ai-laws/The European Parliament approved provisional AI legislation intended to prevent exploitation of the technology and protect fundamental rights, as the continent edges closer to adopting rules as law.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mobileworldlive.com/regulation/europe-on-the-brink-of-adopting-landmark-ai-laws/https://www.mobileworldlive.com/google/google-opens-first-asia-pacific-cyber-hub-in-japan/Google reportedly opened a cybersecurity hub in Japan focused on promoting research around countering online attacks, in an apparent response to increasing threats from neighbouring countries.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mobileworldlive.com/google/google-opens-first-asia-pacific-cyber-hub-in-japan/https://hanandira.journoportfolio.com/articles/who-is-really-responsible-for-ethical-ai/As regulators and ethics-focused experts continue to put pressure on how Big Tech train their AI models, Hana Anandira asked researchers in the field if there is a way to look at ethical AI beyond the policymaking narrative.Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://hanandira.journoportfolio.com/articles/who-is-really-responsible-for-ethical-ai/https://mday.mobileworldlive.com/2023/daytwo/Sun, 05 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://mday.mobileworldlive.com/2023/daytwo/https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/top-three/vodafone-closes-ghana-unit-sale/Vodafone Group completed the sale of its 70 per cent stake in its Ghana division to Africa-focused provider Telecel Group, after receiving final regulatory approval.Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/top-three/vodafone-closes-ghana-unit-sale/https://www.mobileworldlive.com/?p=364714&preview=trueAn International Data Corporation (IDC) report showed Indonesia’s smartphone market fell for the first time during 2022, wiping out growth from the preceding three years.Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mobileworldlive.com/?p=364714&preview=truehttps://mobileinsights.mobileworldlive.com/mwc-barcelona-2023-dailies/start-ups-bring-a-human-touch-to-4yfnThe GSMA’s annual event for technology start-ups Four Years From Now (4YFN) returns to MWC Barcelona 2023 with over 700 emerging companies on the showfloor exhibiting the latest in cutting-edge innovation, with this year’s central theme humanising technology.Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://mobileinsights.mobileworldlive.com/mwc-barcelona-2023-dailies/start-ups-bring-a-human-touch-to-4yfnhttps://www.mobileworldlive.com/blog/blog-can-there-be-smart-cities-in-developing-countries%e2%80%af/With developing markets progressively deploying digital tools, Hana Anandira explores whether or not authorities and private sectors are prioritising the right things to make smart cities happen.Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mobileworldlive.com/blog/blog-can-there-be-smart-cities-in-developing-countries%e2%80%af/https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/top-three/meta-operations-in-limbo-as-fresh-cuts-loom/Meta Platforms reportedly put multiple team budgets and projects in key areas such as the metaverse on hold, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans for further job cuts.Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/top-three/meta-operations-in-limbo-as-fresh-cuts-loom/https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/top-three/google-cloud-brings-xr-experience-to-mobile/Google Cloud announced availability of a new feature enabling users to engage in extended reality (XR) activities from their smartphones and eliminating the need to use wearable devices.Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/top-three/google-cloud-brings-xr-experience-to-mobile/https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/devices-home-banner/court-clears-meta-to-buy-within-unlimited/Bloomberg reported a US district court granted Meta Platforms approval to acquire VR app developer Within Unlimited, a decision which could be a major blow to a US Federal Trade Commission's effort to quash the deal.Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/devices-home-banner/court-clears-meta-to-buy-within-unlimited/https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/top-three/apple-hits-back-at-uk-competition-probe/Apple appealed a UK Competition and Markets Authority probe into mobile browser dominance, claiming the regulator had exceeded the deadline to file a notice on the investigation.Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/top-three/apple-hits-back-at-uk-competition-probe/